From executives of large companies to small business management teams, the issue of rewarding employees must be addressed. When you think of your top employees, does it pop to mind how you reward them? Maybe you don’t reward your top employees, because their work is just what is expected of them, or maybe you do […]
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It’s a typical work-day morning. You sit down at your desk. You have your to-do list all set. Excellent! You know this is going to be a productive day. Then you hear a little ding on your phone and a text is coming in … of course you glance on it, consider your response and
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You’ve been there, we all have. It’s your first day or work, and you aren’t sure what to expect. You may have seen the office where you’ll be working, and met a few co-workers and your manager, but there is certainly a bit of anxiety surrounding the situation! Now, back to reality – it’s your
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As a small business owner, one thing you can always be sure of is that you will receive customer feedback. And while getting accolades from customers feels great, it is also important to recognize that customer feedback may not always be complimentary. But whether the feedback is good or bad, it’s necessary to respond to
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While some managers have no problem delivering negative feedback, for some managers the thought of it is a source of anxiety. The question is where do you fall on the spectrum … you don’t mind, you tremble at the thought, or somewhere in between? No matter where you fall, there is one aspect of delivering
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You run a small company. You care about your employees and you certainly want to be able to bring on the best talent out there when the time comes for you to hire additional employees. You offer a pleasant place to work, and you consider yourself a fair employer, actually a great employer! But there
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When you hear the phrase “team building” does it make you cringe or smile with anticipation?! Chances are likely your answer depends on a number of things. Your previous experience in team building exercises, your previous experience running team building sessions and your personality. While some people love team building, others may fake an illness
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Your business can quickly spiral out of control if debt climbs to unsupportable levels. Sudden shocks are much harder to absorb if your cash flow is already tied up in debt service. The best remedy is to pay down your debt methodically. Insolvency and bankruptcy leave economic and psychological scars that you should work hard
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The call comes in from reception – your interviewee just arrived. Great! You’ve had this open position for 2 months, and this person’s experience looks perfect. You are hopeful! You grab your pen and notepad and head down to the interview room. You step in, make eye contact and shake hands. So far so good.
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Working from a home office, there are so many perks. You have flexibility, you have a very short commute – maybe only down the hall, you don’t have to purchase a wardrobe to go to work and can even just wear your pajamas all day , you can even schedule a repair man during work
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