As business managers, we’re trained to provide feedback to employees, partners and customers. In our business culture, many have taken the polite way to praise others – be it regarding elements of a relationship, a product, a piece of work or even a meeting. These are beneficial skills that many of us have mastered.While […]
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You’ve established your small business, chosen superstar employees and are well on your way to success. People have chosen to work at your company for a variety of reasons, but one of their primary motivations is likely the small company feel — they believe they can really make a difference. Probably, working at your […]
Helping your employees maintain work/life balance isn’t something you do just for them — it’s vital to the health of your company. Employee burnout has a major impact on productivity.
Overworked and stressed-out employees are more likely to <cough> call in sick — be it physical illness, general malaise, or outright depression. Burnout directly affects turnover rates. Employees […]
Small businesses across America have long used college student interns and recent grads as a helpful, low-cost human resource. Student interns are capable, motivated and – if well managed – highly valuable to your business. A great number of high school, college, graduate and vocational school students are eager to take advantage of the real-world […]
As an entrepreneur, you are likely running your own show or have a couple of good employees to rely on. What you’ve probably learned is that good people are in short supply. Whatever your situation, you likely need more resources, but might be strapped by finances to invest in full-time help.
But knowledgeable, motivated and affordable […]
One of the things that make the business world so exciting and challenging is its inherent potential for personal growth. As a business owner, you will grow through your experience as you plan, organize, manage your company and your employees.
Managing your human capital is equally important as how you manage your financial assets. The […]
Some business owners hire family and friends out of necessity while others do it for tax or other advantages. Regardless of the reason, employing a family member or friend has advantages and disadvantages. If you are thinking about hiring people close to you, it is important to understand the pros and cons so that […]
