“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.” – Bruce Barton (American Author and Politician) If you want to put in place an effective retention strategy, it is mandatory that you do something to boost your employee’s morale. It is a fact that if the morale is poor … Continue reading
All businesses hope that their employees are happy and productive, but that’s not always the case. There are a number of reasons why an employee becomes a problem. Sometimes it’s the employee that is directly responsible but many times there are things going on at work that are causing the problems. Let’s look at the top 5 reasons for problem … Continue reading
It wasn’t that long ago managers would spend half their week trying to get everyone to a location for a weekly staff meeting, or a monthly sales meeting. Technology is changing how meetings happen. No longer do employees have to get on a plane and travel half way around the world for a meeting. The virtual meeting offers convenience for … Continue reading
Employees are at the heart of every business. When your employees are engaged in what they do they will outperform your highest expectations. Yet it seems according to a recent study that less than 21% of employees are engaged and only 8% are fully engaged. So how you do you get your employees to be fully engaged? Glad you asked! … Continue reading
Recent stats show that 25% of employees intend to quit their jobs this year. The poor economic times leading to cutbacks and belt tightening have left morale very low. This can prove disastrous to a business. The loss of experienced workers, combined with the cost of retraining, leads to financial losses and a disruption to the business. The object is … Continue reading
Anyone can build a team, but the difference between success and failure can be in building the right team. A team is made up of people who bring the necessary skills to the business. Don’t confuse the team with partners. The team is made up of employees, contractors, and sub-contractors, whereas partners are owners who are financially tied to the … Continue reading
Operating a small business is different than a larger business. There are some major obstacles that must be overcome by small business. One of those obstacles is staffing. Employees are one of the biggest expenses a small business faces. Hiring, training, and even firing are costly for all business but for small business owners it can be catastrophic. Too few … Continue reading
