One of the biggest headaches for business owners today is figuring out how to keep their employees’ skills fresh and relevant. And in a world where it seems like a groundbreaking technological advancement is happening at each and every moment, this isn’t getting any less important. What’s more, the pace of this change is not going to slow down – at least not anytime soon. That being said, one of…
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As a business owner, building a solid team, and keeping employees engaged, are some of the most difficult things to do. And many business owners don’t want to be bothered, so they’ll just hire whomever, leave them to their own devices, and hope everything works out for the best. But after working in HR for the last four decades, and having seen the often-disastrous results that this approach can produce,…
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If you want your business to succeed, and your employees to perform at their best, you’ve got to have strong leadership skills. Skilled leaders at all levels can help set the tone for a positive company culture, inspire your employees to be as productive as possible, and help guide you through challenges and opportunities alike. On the other hand, those whose leadership skills are lacking can ruin everything by fostering…
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As an employer, you want to make sure your employees are performing at their best. And one of the best ways to do that is by conducting employee performance reviews. But if these kinds of performance evaluations aren’t done properly, they can end up doing more harm than good. In any case, getting this right is incredibly important, as employees already tend to look at performance reviews in a decidedly…
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Over the last several years, most workplaces have changed dramatically. And one of the biggest changes we’ve seen is the increase in people working from home, either fully remotely, or on some sort of hybrid work schedule. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the percentage of full days worked from home has quadrupled, going from 7% in 2019 to 28% in 2023. Unfortunately, despite this massive growth, hybrid…
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Over the last several years, retaining employees has become increasingly difficult, and that trend doesn’t look like it’s likely to change any time soon. Employers have tried a ton of different tactics as they try to get people to stay, including everything from offering remote and hybrid work options, to better employee benefits, increased compensation, and more. But creating a personalized professional development plan is an option that often gets…
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With everything that’s taken place over the last few years, remote and hybrid work is becoming increasingly common, and that trend is not going away anytime soon, if ever. The pandemic set the precedent for this way of working, and as a result, many job seekers now expect to be able to work from home at least a couple of days per week. But having a workforce that’s remote,…
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As an employer, you’re expected to provide your employees with a safe place to work. Whether it’s doing background checks, offering safety training, or encouraging open communication, you have a lot of responsibilities in this respect. And that means you’re going to have to do whatever you can to prevent harassment in the workplace, or risk facing the consequences. In my experience, for whatever reason, many employers tend to overlook…
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If you’ve never taken the time to ponder this question, you might think there’s no difference between a boss and a leader. I mean, they both get to tell people what to do, they both typically command some sort of a team, and in their day-to-day duties, they tend to wear a lot of the same hats. But while these two roles may share many of the same functions, the…
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After working in leadership roles for 25 years and being a female entrepreneur and business owner for more than a decade, I know what it’s like trying to overcome imposter syndrome. As a woman in business, I was struggling with this sort of thing for years before finally realizing that I’m just as capable as my male counterparts, no matter how much they dominate the business world. Unfortunately, most women…
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