3 Benefits of Regular Check-Ins with Employees
For many years it has been standard for employers to hold annual employee reviews for their staff. While annual reviews provide a space to discuss workplace goals and career pathing, it’s crucial to also touch base throughout the year. Holding periodic employee check-ins, in addition to yearly reviews, can be more constructive and beneficial for […]
Helping Your Employees Learn from Each Other
Throughout our lives we continue to learn, whether in school, business, or as a hobby. While we may learn from teachers, mentors, or managers, we can also learn from our peers. How does that work in a business setting? Most small companies don’t have a dedicated training department. But that company may have multiple people […]
4 Ways to Motivate Employees Without Spending Money
Customer satisfaction is crucial to the success of a business. One way to help improve customer satisfaction is to make sure your employees are motivated and enjoy their job. A study from the University of Missouri found that when businesses focus on employee happiness and morale, customer satisfaction is increased. The study noted, “The link […]
9 Simple Tips to Manage Stress In the Workplace
The workplace can be a major source of stress for workers in America. The workload, drama in the workplace and job security (or lack of it) play a role in workplace stress. Stress has become so detrimental to our health that the World Health Organization has declared the negative effects of stress as a world-wide […]
6 Traits You Should Look For In Any Job Candidate
If you have ever had to go through piles of job applications and dozens of interviews, you know what a challenge it can be. You want to find the right person for the position you’re hiring who will fit in well with the team and the company. Things like qualifications are very important, but there […]
7 Tips For More Productive and Effective Staff Meetings
When you hear someone say ‘staff meeting,’ does it fill you with dread? Why is that? Is it because too many meetings are poorly organized, too long, and don’t really accomplish anything? What if staff meetings were focused, organized, and productive? Team members might look forward to sharing ideas, collaborating, and feeling like they are […]
5 Ways Trade Shows, Community Expos and Local Events Can Help Your Business
In this day of social media and online access to everything, does a business really need to spend time at trade shows or other local expos? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’ Social media is a great tool to use in your marketing plan, but it should not be your only tool. The rule of […]
5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Use a Staffing Agency
Many of the 28 million small business owners in America wear a lot of different hats in their businesses – sales, marketing, accounting, human resources, and more. They may take on these tasks even if they are too busy or are not proficient in those areas. That can lead to mistakes being made, money being […]
6 Ways to Prepare Your Employees for the Busy Season
Whether or not your business is seasonal, it likely has a busy season. Perhaps your business ebbs and flows with the weather or the holidays. Either way, you’re likely to be familiar with the time when “free time” doesn’t exist for you as a business owner. Once you’re able to establish when that busy season […]
