We live in a world where working hard is touted as the ultimate virtue. Every person who has achieved success says that they did it by working hard. Other factors might be involved but working hard is always one of them. Sacrifices People Make for Work It’s very tempting to
More than ever, given the fast pace of today’s market, an emphasis on finding skilled employees is a key element of any companies human resources initiative. Many businesses are struggling to locate and keep skilled workers on board as the talent gap in today’s workforce continues to widen. Realizing the
As a supervisor, you strive to develop transparent communication, a supportive work environment, and a highly effective team. All those efforts are undermined, however, by the subversive game tactics of office manipulators. Below are just a few roles that office manipulators take on, and how you can manage them and
When an employee is absent from work, other staff members must modify their day to “pick up the slack.” Needless to say, the more frequently someone misses work, the more problems it creates. Managers must quickly address any attendance issues that arise so it does not become a major impediment
Filling a position in your company is not always easy. It takes a lot of time and energy to find the perfect person for the position. Many companies (big and small) are starting to work with recruiters to help make this as easy as possible. If you are not sure
The morale of your employees is very important. Negativity can be devastating. People will not be as motivated to work. Some may quit due to gossip about them. For this reason, you need to do everything that you can to get rid of it. Here are some tips to keep
Once you have employees, the growth of your business depends on them. You have to motivate them so that they want to do their best every day. If not, you will quickly lose business, as well as having to be a tough boss in order to get things done. Here
Many business owners hate to hire employees. It takes a lot of time and work to get someone trained the way that you want so you can trust them with your business. If you constantly have people coming and going, you will spend more time training than doing anything else.
Showing respect for others in the workplace is not only congenial, but essential for a healthy dynamic. Learning specific actions that demonstrate regard for one another helps teach and instill positivity during all interactions. Respectful attitudes facilitate communication and cooperation. Learn what you can do to increase the level of
Research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) show that average cost-per-hire is over $4,100 for most positions. The SHRM also found that the annual turnover rate is 19 percent and the termination rate is eight percent. Having an effective discipline policy is the best way to minimize hiring
