While you may or may not be able to coast through the current hiring crisis easily, it is always helpful to have some tricks up your sleeve in the case of an emergency. The following tips are not surefire fixes or a guaranteed solution, but they are definitely a great place to start if you…
There are a lot of balls to juggle as a business owner or manager, but an important one your company really needs to thrive is employee engagement. Employee productivity and engagement can be a huge difference maker for your overall output and performance. But keeping employees engaged in their work is a task that can…
Your business will be far more effective if you have a warm, friendly, inclusive culture. This can be an uphill battle when you are introducing new employees into a well-established team. Here are some tips for helping that integration work. Make Sure They’re a Good Fit Prevention is always better than intervention, so a smooth…
There are a great deal of conflicting concepts which say they will bring you success in the marketplace. Leadership qualities are many and developing them seems nearly impossible at times. Even more confusing, what leadership looks like can vary between genders, communities, and can get complex. What are strong qualities that you need to begin…
Working through the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic decline that followed has been challenging for people across all industries. As a manager, you should look for ways to support your team and make them feel valued during these difficult times. But in an unpredictable economy with already-tight budgets, you may not have the money for…
In the workplace, communication is extremely important. However, sometimes messages can be confusing, lost, or misunderstood. To avoid these pitfalls, you should do all you can to get messaging right on your end. Keep Them Simple Whenever you send a message to somebody, you should always make sure you keep it simple. If you include…
Your company should strive for the well-being and happiness of its customers. This helps your business become profitable and competitive. But as a boss, you should also think about the way you treat your employees as well. If you have noticed a decrease in qualified employees applying for your business, make your business more enticing…
I was recently reminded of the expression “clear as mud.” My superiors in the military used this expression to drive home the point of getting something done expeditiously, whether the task at hand was clear to me or not. The point of the expression was that we were going to do it anyway. When I…
When creating a business, it’s easy to think that delegating tasks to others will eliminate the need for you to know more than you need to. However, making sure that you as the business leader knows the inner workings like the back of your hand will ensure that your company will run smoothly and safely.…