12 Competencies Every Manager Should Master
There is a first time for everything, and managing other people can be a scary first. Granted, some people are natural leaders who can quickly get up to speed. However,…
2025 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…
Sample Employee Performance Goals
We all get the premise that in order to make money, we need to create a quality product or service that someone will pay for. Employee performance goals help organizations…
3 Tips To Make Managing Employees Easier
Anyone who is responsible for managing others will attest to the fact that it can be one of the most challenging aspects of a supervisor’s job. However, it can be…
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…
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…
5 Steps To Help You Prepare to Interview a Job Candidate
Hiring a new employee can be an exciting yet stressful time for a small business owner. The reason is – no one wants to make the costly mistake of hiring…
6 Tips for Improving Productivity and Decreasing Employee Errors
Most employees come to work and want to do a good job. However, the organization is responsible for ensuring the work environment inspires creative thinking and allows employees to do…
Understanding Critical Success Factors
Whether you are managing a restaurant, boutique, or insurance agency, it is essential to know that you are focusing on those things that help the organization achieve its mission. Anyone…