Author: VerenaGuffey

Management

Guidelines for Hiring an Independent Contractor

All types of industries use independent contractors. This type of working relationship is mutually beneficial, allowing companies to pay for labor only as they need it and letting specialized workers set up as businesses themselves. You will find them involved with the building of a house, completing an analysis for […]

Leadership

How to Deal with Difficult People in Your Team

Life is full of challenges, but few are as difficult as having to work closely with people whose behavior exceeds what you consider acceptable. Since these people could impact your work life significantly, here are some ideas that can help: In general, follow the philosophy of the Serenity Prayer. […]

Business planning

The Business Benchmarking Process

Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring products, services, and practices against the toughest competitors or those companies regarded as leaders. Benchmarking is a method of comparing processes, products, and services against organizations with the best practices. You can benchmark best practices to identify how others achieve outstanding results, and […]