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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Like it or not, if you want to ensure your team is performing at its best, employee training and development is a must. Unfortunately, many employers don’t take this into consideration and would prefer not to have to deal with this sort of thing. But the reality is if you want your team to be productive, and your business to be profitable, while preventing it from becoming a revolving door,…
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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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Replacing an employee is an incredibly expensive endeavor, and there’s just no way around that. From the costs of recruiting, training, and onboarding, to the inevitable loss of productivity that takes place, no matter how you slice it, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. In my experience, many business owners don’t understand the true cost of turnover, and as a result, they often hire and fire much too…
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As an employer, you want to cultivate respectful relationships with everyone who works for you. And you want to do whatever you can to build a solid team that will help you ensure the long-term success of your business. But some employees may hinder the respect, success, productivity, and teamwork you’ve worked so hard to build, and it’s in these kinds of situations that you may have to terminate an…
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