As a professional HR consultant, I find that bringing up succession planning is a bit like talking about wills—people get uncomfortable, change the subject and put it off rather than facing the facts. However, if you want to have a sustainable business that succeeds after a key player or players are gone, you NEED to have a strong bench in the wings so that you can protect what you’ve built.…
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It could be a lawsuit or a slump or just plain fatigue, but most businesses will at some point hit a wall and need to recover. The biggest loss from a crisis is often company morale. If you see your employees losing their enthusiasm, it’s time to be a leader and pave the way back to the environment you enjoyed before the issues arose. If you’re a small business owner…
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Is your business targeting new employees the same way you did when you started? It might be time to update some things. Most companies start out with their ideal employee in mind– generally one that looks very similar in style, skills and attitude as the business owner. If done properly the talent you are trying to attract is in line with what the employee is looking for in a place…
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How to Thrive in the Midst of Change We all experience change whether we want to or not. Regardless of our age or life experience, change is difficult. It’s not that we don’t like change or want it, it’s that we would prefer for it to happen more easily and on our terms. Here are 12 tips to help you through your next transition or transformation with grace and ease.…
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