Conducting a Great Job Interview: Hire the Right Fit
Job interviews can be stressful for the potential hire and also for the interviewer, even if they may have conducted hundreds of job interviews in their career. The best job interviews are typically...
View ArticleThe Ups and Downs of Flex Time
Digital technology empowers employees to work from anywhere. Cloud computing makes it simple to collaborate over long distances using computers, tablets, and smartphones. If you have smartphone...
View ArticleThe Case Against Micromanaging
When you run a business, you want things to operate a certain way. You're a leader, and there's a reason you're in the position you're in. That said, any good business owner knows that their business...
View ArticleHelp Avoid Employee Lawsuits: Preparation is Key
Employee lawsuits – for unwarranted termination, workplace harassment, or other issues – can be time-consuming, costly, and disruptive to your business and can negatively impact your team’s morale....
View ArticleRésumé Red Flags: Reading Between the Lines
Post an attractive corporate position in an industry journal or the local paper and you’re likely to be flooded with résumés. You could get hundreds of résumés from qualified candidates in specialty...
View ArticleCreating a Successful Mentorship Program
One of the most valuable assets a young person can have in furthering a business career is a giving, knowledgeable mentor who’s learned the ropes – in many cases from a previous mentor. Mentors pass...
View ArticleEngaged Employees or Happy Employees? Yes!
A recent Gallup report1 isn't likely to excite employees, but it does have some important implications for businesses looking for ways to improve company culture. The main finding is that cultivating...
View ArticleContinuing Education for Your Team and Your Company
Changes in your business and your industry can move at breakneck speed. You may be struggling to keep up with new “best practices”, procedures and technologies. Your team may be experiencing the same...
View ArticleDo Your Employees Have the Soft Skills They Need?
Hard skills, which are technical skills that can be taught to employees, are critical to success in most positions, but employers often underestimate the value of soft skills, which aren't prioritized...
View ArticleNine Functions Your Small Business Can Outsource
Small business owners have an extraordinary amount of responsibility. As an owner, you are required to ensure that every facet of the business is running at its full potential. Juggling all the...
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