2026 Business Planning
We have managed to plow through another year of managing the unpredictable. We’re a few weeks into the fourth quarter, and I thought it might be helpful to discuss what…
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6 Things to Include in an Employee Termination Checklist
When employees leave an organization, some things need to be wrapped up, materials collected, forms signed, and internet access disconnected for the terminating employee. An effective way for a Human Resources…
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6 Facets of HR That Every Organization Should Manage
Let’s be real – managing people is not why an entrepreneur goes into business. Small business owners often lack the interest or skill set to manage their most valuable asset…
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7 Keys To An Effective Compensation Strategy
Organizations use a compensation strategy to define how they view and manage employee pay and benefits. The strategy serves as a guide and should be outlined in a written document that clearly…
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24 Tips For Office Etiquette Training
I admit that I have been in the workforce for a long time and I guess some would call me old-fashioned. However, it is disheartening to see the deterioration of…
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25 Interview Questions To Ask A Job Candidate
Businesses need employees, and with the historically low unemployment rate, finding good talent can be a real challenge. Job candidates are drawn to businesses where others like to work. Employers…
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Sample New Employee Orientation Checklist
Starting a job means many new things to learn, many people to get to know, and lots of new information that needs to be absorbed quickly. How an employer welcomes…
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5 Tips For Reducing Absenteeism in the Workplace
I had a question from a reader who asked, “Do you see the causes of workplace absenteeism as a management problem or a personal problem?” Second, “what do you think…
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How To Create A Mission, Vision, And Values Statement
I was recently asked why a business needs a mission, vision, and values statement. My response was that a mission, vision, and values statement is a tool to help an organization…
