6 Reasons To Encourage Employees to Take A Vacation
Easter is behind us, which means summer is in our sights, and vacation season is just around the corner. From when we are small children, we are programmed to look…
Ask These 5 Questions To Improve Employee Performance
There is a secret that can help improve employee performance. Sometimes you simply need to ask some questions. When I was young, I measured the workday by biding my time…
12 Things Your Business Needs To Do Before Hiring that First Employee
The economy is trying to rebound while unemployment remains low. This means businesses are hiring, but there are some things you need to do before hiring that first employee. Whether…
5 Benefits of Training Employees
Employee training is something that many organizations struggle with. There are issues with adequate resources for curriculum development, facilitating the training, and the downtime associated with pulling employees out of…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Performance Appraisals
The end of the year is quickly approaching, which typically means an evaluation of how the organization performed during the prior twelve months. This year-end review can help an organization…
5 Signs Your Employees Are Overworked
I recently read a Families and Work Institute (FWI) report about Overwork in America. The report shares some interesting information about the symptoms of overworked employees and states that “one-third…
Free Independent Contractor Agreement Template
Many employers use independent contractors to save costs and help fill the staffing gap. An independent contractor eliminates the need to determine exempt vs. nonexempt status. Many of these freelance…
6 Tips For Dealing With Anger in the Workplace
Have you ever been in a meeting when an employee just “lost” it and either went on a tirade or got up and slammed out of the room? If you…
4 Steps to Successful Termination Through Progressive Discipline
Anyone who manages people hopes employees follow policy, accomplish goals, and get along with co-workers. Unfortunately, there are times when that does not happen, and managers are forced to correct…