January’s not an easy time to get excited about anything. It’s cold, it’s dark, and it’s tempting to stay in your warm, cozy bed instead of heading out to work each morning. As a manager, it’s tough to inspire your employees in the winter, but if they’re not at least reasonably excited about their jobs, […]
Bridging an age gap might not seem like it should be a priority for your company, but the truth is that it absolutely should for several reasons. First, technology has evolved so rapidly that people are communicating differently than they were in years past. Now people use text, Voxer, Google Docs, and Slack nowadays, which […]
If you’re like most business leaders, you hire more than companies have hired in the past. While workers in the past stayed with their employer for most of or even all of their careers, workers today are more likely to hop around. So companies have frequent vacancies they need to fill. The thing is most […]
November is a great time to show your appreciation and gratitude for all the good things in your life. And that includes your employees! After all, your employees are your most valuable asset. Without them, your company wouldn’t be able to accomplish goals. And good employees are really tough to replace. So, show them you […]
No manager wants to fire anyone. Talk about ruining someone’s day, week, month, or even year—putting them out of work and making them go through a stressful job search. You’d probably rather work with them to overcome their weaknesses and get the training they need. But sometimes that retraining isn’t worth it. Here’s how you […]
No matter what kind of job you have, you’ll have to be a leader at some point in your career. You might be asked to head up a project, take on new responsibilities, or accept a management position. And there’s no steadfast formula on how to be a good leader. Your management style will be […]
Hiring is no easy task. You want to take your time and do it right, so you don’t bring on the wrong person; however, if you spend too much time, you’ll be shooting yourself in the foot. A prolonged hiring process can cost you money and resources, not to mention the sinking morale that comes with having your other employees take over […]
Employee turnover can be a costly problem for any company. Sure, some are unavoidable, and all companies experience it to a certain degree. But the truth is a revolving door of staff costs you money to advertise, recruit and train a replacement. Keep your employees happy and reduce turnover as much as possible. Here are […]
Employee burnout can be a dangerous thing. It can be contagious; it can destroy productivity, and it can crush your team’s morale. As a manager, it’s up to you to check in with your employees regularly to gauge their stress levels and combat burnout when necessary. Stress can lead to burnout if it’s not dealt […]
Hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake. And sometimes it’s almost impossible to avoid – no matter how thoroughly you checked references, how many personality tests you did, and how many times you interviewed your candidate, you still ended up with a dud employee. Whether it’s because they’re missing deadlines, not meshing with […]