How to Be a Good Boss – 10 Qualities of a Good Boss
Not everyone knows how to be a great boss. But most can tell you a story about enduring a bad one. I’ve heard horror stories of bosses berating employees in…
Business Growth Slowed? 3 Tips to Rev Things Up!
When you launch a business, you typically see a lot of growth happen quickly. This is because you’re starting from zero and are usually working hard to put yourself and…
Nepotism At Work – 8 Things to Consider
In the movie “Tommy Boy,” the owner of an auto parts factory gives his dim-witted son (played by Chris Farley) a plush job even though he just graduated college–barely. The…
Tips For Conducting Focus Group Interviews
I was recently asked to define a focus group, how to conduct a focus group interview and the purpose of focus group interviews. Focus groups are forums used to gather…
Wage Garnishments: A Sensitive Legal Requirement
Early in my career, I worked in the payroll office of a large hospital. I was young and naive when I was first exposed to wage garnishments. I was exposed…
13 Tips For Improving Job Satisfaction
According to an Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 62.3% of US employees reported overall satisfaction with their current job in 2022….
Employee Referral Program – It May Be Worth Considering
As a small business owner, recruiting talented employees is as important as acquiring loyal customers. This is where a successful employee referral program can help. In fact, without a high-performing…
12 Time Management Tips
Time is a resource that is constantly being lost. It is one of those things that, once lost, you never get back, and most people regret wasting it at…
10 Steps to Help Employees Get More Done
I’m convinced that most employees go to work to do a good job. However, we sometimes get in their way of doing just that. The approach to overseeing employees should…