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Managing Employees

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.…

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…

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…

How to Prevent Employees From Stealing Your Secret Sauce

In 1996, Jay Bush, brand spokesman and great-grandson of founder A.J. Bush, was about to get his moment in the…

5 Things You Never Want Employees Saying About You

As a small business owner, you need to accept that your employees are going to talk about you — whether…

3 Things You Need to Do to Keep Your Best Employees From Quitting

People don't necessarily quit their bosses — they quit their jobs. While people may be likely to jump ship if…

How to Deal With Employees Going Through a Crisis

In an ideal world, your employees are never sick, sad, or stressed. They report to work every morning, and are…

Use These 5 Programs To Hire Your Small Business Talent

Not every small business owner can afford to hire a professional recruiter to help them find top talent. That means…

5 Ridiculous (And Not So Ridiculous) PTO Ideas to Consider

I know I'm going to sound old, but—back in the day—employees received a paycheck and two weeks' vacation. Maybe some…

How “Ghosting” Your Candidates Can Kill Your Small Business

Have you ever ghosted a candidate? Now, we're not talking about white sheets on Halloween and shouting boo! at trick-or-treaters;…