What Should Merit Raises Be Based On?
I was recently asked what merit raises should be based on – which is a great question! Justification for a merit increase is important because of the financial investment…
Employee Self-Appraisal Example
Most of us have experienced a performance appraisal. We realize that our supervisors try hard to be objective and fair in their assessment of our efforts. However, employees often see…
6 Tips For Managing Employee Layoffs
What a difference a few short weeks can make. Just a month ago, the Coronavirus was a concern (not a crisis), the stock market was breaking records, and it was…
7 Tips For Managing Remote Workers
Life as we knew it has changed for most businesses who have had to pivot to now manage remote workers. For those employees lucky enough to have a job that…
What Does It Take To Be A Great Place To Work?
Any of us who have been around for a while understand that the workplace is changing. Employees are changing, and with this change comes a necessity for organizations to change…
Employee Appreciation Day – 15 Ways to Show You Care
Successful businesses understand that their success is the result of the hard work of their employees. Employee Appreciation Day can help! We often take for granted this valuable group of…
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover
Unemployment is at historic lows – which is great for the economy. However, small businesses are having a difficult time finding candidates with the skill set needed for the job….
Coronavirus – 5 Tips To Protect Your Employees
In case you’ve been out of touch the last several weeks there is a new virus spreading across the globe that bears paying attention to. The Coronavirus outbreak began Wuhan,…
Conflict Resolution In The Workplace
Conflict in the workplace is an inevitable reality. This is why it is so important to understand what causes conflict in business and to have a conflict resolution plan in…