Managing Employees

Annual Reviews Can Kill Engagement — Here’s What to Do InsteadAnnual Reviews Can Kill Engagement — Here’s What to Do Instead

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 YouWhat to Do When You Suspect an Employee May Be Stealing From You

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,…

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Motivating EmployeesThe Small Business Owner’s Guide to Motivating Employees

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Motivating Employees

In order to get results and motivate employees to help you grow your small business, you need to set some goals…

The Top 8 Leadership Qualities for Small Business Owners’The Top 8 Leadership Qualities for Small Business Owners’

The Top 8 Leadership Qualities for Small Business Owners’

As a small business owner, honing your leadership skills will help you to provide a vision for your business and…

5 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee5 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee

5 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee

When you're a business owner, eventually you'll have to decide whether it's best for all to fire a problem employee.…

You Can’t Wear That! 5 Ways to Handle Improperly Dressed WorkersYou Can’t Wear That! 5 Ways to Handle Improperly Dressed Workers

You Can’t Wear That! 5 Ways to Handle Improperly Dressed Workers

If you're a small business owner with staff, at some point you're going to have to deal with a sticky,…

What to Do When An Employee Wastes Too Much TimeWhat to Do When An Employee Wastes Too Much Time

What to Do When An Employee Wastes Too Much Time

Your employees may show up to work every day, but do they put in a full day's work? Chances are,…

What to Do When an Employee Always Shows Up LateWhat to Do When an Employee Always Shows Up Late

What to Do When an Employee Always Shows Up Late

Late employees can harm your business and it's culture. Here's how to address it at your business.

How Your Small Business Can Effectively Use a Virtual AssistantHow Your Small Business Can Effectively Use a Virtual Assistant

How Your Small Business Can Effectively Use a Virtual Assistant

One of the first things to tackle when you want to improve productivity as a small business owner involves effectively…

What to Do About an Employee Who Won’t Stop Gossiping?What to Do About an Employee Who Won’t Stop Gossiping?

What to Do About an Employee Who Won’t Stop Gossiping?

Almost every office has a gossip. According to a BetterBuys survey, over 50% of employees know the kind of person…