18 Questions to Ask References Before Hiring a New Employee
Before you sign a contract with a third-party logistics provider or even with a new cleaning service, you probably ask…
Managing Employees
8 Illegal Interview Questions You Can’t Ask Job Candidates
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws that protect job candidates and employees from discrimination. So, what…
6 Tips to Asking Better Interview Questions
Make no mistake: Of the two parties involved in a job interview, being the person doing the hiring has a…
Sleeping on the Job: Are Employee Naps the Next Big Benefit?
Taking a nap in the middle of the day seems like a delicious idea. But that's a little crazy to…
Why Business Owners Should Not Succumb to “Warm Body” Syndrome
So you just lost a great employee and you need to hire someone fast. Or you're swamped, have determined you…
Are Your Employees Fudging Their Sick Days?
Recently, HR firm CareerBuilder surveyed more than 2,200 human resource professionals and nearly 3,700 employees about their companies' employment practices. And,…
Can Profit Sharing Motivate Your Employees?
In 2015, Apple, the hardware giant, made a major change that affected thousands of its employees: For the first time,…
9 Ways to Demotivate Your Employees
Have you ever had a boss who made you want to scream every time you looked at him or her?…
Annual Reviews Can Kill Engagement — Here’s What to Do Instead
As you head into the conference room for a QBR (that is, a Quarterly Business Review) with your most important…
What to Do When You Suspect an Employee May Be Stealing From You
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, estimates that organizations lose 5% of revenue to occupational fraud each year. In fact,…