As we enter the final weeks of 2005, you are undoubtedly hunting for gifts. While these are obvious year end considerations, you should also be reviewing your business strategy for 2006.
First Aid Is Important For The Workplace
Knowing first aid in the workplace is very important and at least one person should be certified. Quickly think about what you would do in emergency, knowing what to do when can save someone’s life.
Business Cost Savings Through Safety
Benefits in an implemented safety program will save any business money. Safety affects any business and a safety program will make the workplace safer.
Landlords! Screen Your Tenants!
The most powerful weapon of the wise landlord is a background check. A background check of many types can be supplied by a number of firms which specialize in collecting the information which paint a valid picture of a person’s background, most specifically their
Scheduling Retail Employees
Scheduling my team has always been one of my least favorite tasks as a retail manager. Its tedious, it takes hours and even when I think I have it right, I probably dont. What makes scheduling a challenge is that you are balancing the demands of individuals on your team with the demands of your business. This can be a very time consuming and frustrating.
Lets say you complete a schedule which took you 2 hours to create. You have carefully made sure everyone has at least…
The Art Of Employee Motivation
If you think that your employees poor performance on their designated jobs is costing you a whole lot of lost profits, then instead of just doing a total overhaul of your employee roster, why not try to do some employee motivation tactics to get them to actually come around and be able to save your company from looming bankruptcy. It really is fairly easy and simple to rouse some employee motivation, you just have to take these techniques to heart:
People nowadays are co…
The Evolution Of Employee Motivation
The concept of employee motivation is not at all a new idea. It has been around as long as there have been employees and employers. While the concept itself is not new, new research and awareness have made new aspects of employee motivation not only a possibility, but a reality in the world today.
It was not at all uncommon in the past for an employer to offer some system of rewards and privileges as a means of employee motivation. Recent thinking however has given way to …
Is Drug Screening Too Costly To Do Or Do Without? One Company Has The Answer!
The director of telemarketing operations at a financial services company looks out across his 3600 square foot call center on a typical Monday morning. Look at all those empty chairs, he laments. It is sickly Monday and my partiers are taking their usual unscheduled day long break. The problem of the three day weekend or absenteeism in general doesnt just affect the manager in this setting. What about the other 80% of the work force who showed up? They are now burdened…
Can’t get the staff? Part One
Tips and techniques for finding and hiring great people for your business, even in a tight market of almost full employment. Find your way through red tape and legislation to employ the best people and get them involved in your business success.
Choosing The Right Uniform For Your Employees
If you are an employer or business owner and you need to choose a uniform for your employees, there are several factors you should consider before doing so. Since changing uniforms would be an expensive, time consuming hassle, you want to make sure to pick the best uniform when you start.
Of course, you also have the option of not choosing a uniform, but instituting dress code. For example, you might require employees in your IT department to wear blue jeans, a solid color…
4 Tips To Ensure A Rewarding Experience When Hiring Others
Hiring an employee is a part of just about every company, big or small. Whether you are working out of your parent’s basement or a multi-million dollar corporation, there are a few principles that EVERY boss should follow!
What Goes Around Comes Around
Ive spent a lifetime committed to helping others. Its what gives me the greatest joy, fulfillment and satisfaction in life. Im also a true believer in the old adage – What goes around comes around.
This is reinforced on many occasions when I encounter an old co-worker, friend or acquaintance who reminds me of how I inspired them, gave them guidance or helped them through a difficult time. These kinds of experiences always motivate me to keep putting good things out in…