Managing Employees
5 Things I’ve Learned About Dealing With Difficult Employees
Every small business has its challenging personalities: The "yeller" is someone in your office who talks loudly and tends to distract and annoy others. The "loafer" is the person who's known for goofing off. The "meddler" is the nosy... Continue
A New Reason Why You Should Never Charge Your Employees for Coffee
Let's talk about coffee. You've got a coffee machine in your office, right? Probably with different flavored coffees, too. And teas, I bet. You do this because, well, you like a good cup once in a while. But you also do this for your... Continue
7 HR Apps Your Employees Will Love
It's a growing economy, and the labor pool is very tight. Keeping your employees motivated, productive, and loyal is critical because you know as well as I do that losing just one or two can have a significant impact on your operations.... Continue
What to Do When Employees Ask for a Raise…But Don’t Deserve One
Remember the days when you kept your head down, worked hard, and hoped for the financial best? With "best" being defined as a meager 2-4% annual raise, which wasn't even guaranteed, and if you were lucky enough to receive a raise, the... Continue
Can You Guess the #1 Office Perk? The Answer May Surprise You
Hiring and keeping good people is—no argument—the number one challenge I hear among my clients and other small business owners. Many of them, like me, struggle to offer compensation and benefits that are competitive with the larger... Continue
5 Ways the Badge of Busy Is Hurting Your Business
Chances are, you're probably too busy to read this article. Perhaps you're riding a five-cup coffee bender, because who doesn't chug caffeine in order to survive the workday? Or you may have cancelled plans with friends or loved ones... Continue
The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook
So, you've just crossed the finish line in the hiring process and now you're ready to welcome your new employee into your small business. There are critical steps you need to take both to onboard and retain employees. A key link between... Continue