Cost-Effective Ways to Hire New Employees
There are some small signs of the recession residing a bit. NOT big signs, but for some of you, you may want to hire a few additional…
Craiglist "Help Wanted" Ads for Small Business
It is certainly an employers world right now with unemployment at 10%. But that doesn't mean you…
Telecommuting: Is it Feasible for Your Business?
Telecommuting makes good business sense in many ways, including for small businesses.
Employee Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
t's been an employer's world for awhile now. Employee retention, especially of key talent, has…
Before You Fire "That" Employee...
So you have a "problem child". No business is without one. We all make hiring errors. Or you didn't make a hiring error, but your employee's…
Bad Employees Can Kill Your Business
I was recently speaking with a new acquaintance at a dinner party who just filed bankruptcy because the landscaping business…
Cheap Employee "Benefits"
Along with employee salaries, employee benefits are a significant portion of an overall company budget.
New Thoughts on Employee Motivation: Part 2
In yesterday's post, we discussed Dan Pink's TED speech and how social science research indicates that traditional methods of employee motivation are not based on fact and simply…
New Thoughts on Employee Motivation:Part 1
A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning."- Pat Riley"If you do this, then you get that" is a contingent motivator. Dan Pink, in his funny and enlightening piece for the TED…
Longing for the Good Old Days: Apprenticeships
When I am asked to explain what coaching is all about I will often refer back to the concept of apprenticeships. Today we focus almost solely on lecture-based education and very little on apprenticeship "hands-on" learning…
Interviewing Employees: Finding the Best Candidate
When interviewing employees for jobs there are a few interview tips that are vital to remember. This article looks at how to interview candidates to get the very best employees.