Employees want (and need) the answers to five questions

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It will be harder tomorrow than it is today to find great employees who not only have the knowledge, skills and abilities you are looking for, but also that “spark” that makes it all work.  Once you find a great employee it is critical to invest time in conversations focused on keeping this person on [...]

Are you avoiding or inconsistently dealing with any employee performance, behavior and conduct issues?

This entry is part 8 of 9 in the series 10.5 COMMON EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MISTAKES – And how to avoid themIt is fairly common for supervisors to avoid discussions and not documenting unacceptable employee behavior and performance.  These same employees may also have very positive performance reviews in their files. Three of the most important words [...]

Do you have an outdated — or no employee handbook?

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series 10.5 COMMON EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MISTAKES – And how to avoid themMany laws have changed — If you haven’t updated your employee handbook within the past year – it may be out of date.   As the laws and your policies and procedures change, your handbook needs to [...]

Employee Onboarding AND Maximizing Your Greatest Asset: Two Great Management Topics in One Morning

Employee On-boarding isn’t just a good idea; it is an important and strategic step in developing commitment, cooperation, driving results and setting the tone for a positive and lasting employment relationship. Maximizing Your Greatest Asset Much of your organization’s value resides in your employees, and to become a better company, you need to help your [...]

Employees want (and need) the answers to five questions

It will be harder tomorrow than it is today to find great employees who not only have the knowledge, skills and abilities you are looking for, but also that “spark” that makes it all work.  Once you find a great employee it is critical to invest time in conversations focused on keeping this person on board. Here [...]