Friday, April 26, 2024
A company can only grow as fast as their workforce moves, and they can only survive long-term if they have the right group of people working towards a collective goal. As a business owner or startup founder, it falls on your lap to assemble and create a workforce that can […]
Developing your own business is a step many people take into their own hands, choosing to form their own pathways instead of working for a boss for their whole life. Many businesses start, but almost as many private businesses fail within the first two to three years of operations. Knowing […]
When it comes to being in the position of managing a team, it takes a special kind of person to do it. That one person needs to own a perfect combination of skills, attitudes, and knowledge, in order to be able to coordinate each member of his team. He should […]
Keeping employees is almost a full time job. It costs more to hire a new employee than to keep an old one. Studies show, it can cost up to 9 months of a salaried employee's salary to replace him. Between ads for job openings, recruitment fees, and training costs, the […]
As an employer, either as a business owner or a professional in a managerial capacity with folks working under you, you should know the reality of working with other people. There will always be some disputes. Ideally it would have been nice if life went through its motions, ups and […]
When you have a task for someone else to accomplish, you have a few choices. You could parcel it out to an employee you already have, but if your current workers already have too much on their plates you will have to find outside help. In this case you could […]
Keeping your employees motivated is necessary to achieve an effective work area where everything runs smoothly. Unfortunately, far too many company executives underestimate the importance of keeping their employees motivated. As a result, sales numbers drop and efficiency lowers. The good news is that there are simple methods out there […]
An employee handbook is a must for any small business, as it memorializes the employer's policies and procedures and informs employees of workplace rules and expectations. Employers should make sure that the handbook is provided to all employees and includes an acknowledgment for employees to sign indicating that they have received, […]
For employees to work optimally, their safety must be assured. Safety at the workplace is an important aspect of work relations, and it is for this reason that most governments have put in place a legal framework that outlines the responsibilities of both employees and employers. The employer has to […]
Many of those who’ve lost their jobs during the recession want to turn their backs on corporate America and be their own boss. But before they trade their employee status for that of an independent contractor, they need to know the pros and cons of each. Distinctions Generally, an employer-employee […]