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…
8 Traits To Look for in a Mentor
When I was young in my career, I was fortunate enough to have some amazing mentors in my life. These professionals who were only a few years ahead of me…
7 Tips to Make The Employee Survey Process Successful
Every business owner understands that customers pay the bills. And, to keep those customers coming back they need to provide a great service experience. However, many organizations don’t pay as…
6 Tips For Creating An Effective Succession Plan
Even your best, most loyal employees will leave at some point. Some will jump ship and take a different position, some will retire, and sometimes an employee dies. This reality…
SMART Goals – 5 Questions To Ask When Writing Goals
We all know of successful organizations and often wonder how they do it. It may be a competitor, a vendor you do business with, or a healthcare facility down the…
5 Tips For Retaining Your Best Employees
Most business owners know who their best employees are. The problem is these same business owners lose sight of the needs of those employees and inadvertently do things that cause…
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…
How to Transition an Employee to Supervisor
As I reflect back on my career I think about the many opportunities I have had to learn and grow professionally. Professional growth often comes in the form of taking…
10 Ways to Protect Your Organization from Employee Fraud
No business owner ever expects his/her organization to have to deal with employee fraud. However, fraud and embezzlement are very real issues for businesses. Employee fraud costs businesses billions of…