Documents tagged 'Employees'
Published: 03/11/2008
The process of finding the right employee is a daunting task for many employers who are unsure how to go about the task, or even where to begin. Fortunately, there are a number of services and methods available that can make an employee search much simpler.
Of course, one of the most...
Published: 03/11/2008
Downsizing is never an easy decision. There is an inherent conflict between protecting the companys interests and that of employees. This balancing act can be a real dilemma for an organization as it tries to insure its long-term survival, and its desire to protect the welfare of its...
Published: 03/11/2008
Does employee benefit administration have you more confused than ever? If so, it’s no wonder. Even a simple employee benefit plan can create mounds of paperwork and management problems for businesses. To make matters worse, it has become increasingly difficult for businesses to compete...
Published: 03/11/2008
Years ago, I took over as a manager of a restaurant in a major city. As expected, we had a good sized lunch rush every day, but the place never seemed to be filled.
The previous manager, although well-intentioned, had been gruff with customers and staff alike. Most of the staff were...
Published: 03/11/2008
For many, the American dream of owning a business is in queue right behind owning a home. I was a teenager when I owned my first business. Since then I have bought or started many businesses and helped others do the same. Here are some common mistakes I have witnessed or committed...
Published: 03/11/2008
If you do not know right now which of your employees is making money for you, how much they are costing you or whether you’re operating profitably, this short article will provide vital information for you.
Employees cost huge amounts of money and the stark reality is that unless...
Published: 03/11/2008
Having been in business for over 20 years I sit marvelling at the change of business. I first started out of University working for a large Canadian Bank. Each account manager had a secretary and the norm was seeing many bank employees with ten, twenty and even thirty years of dutiful...
Published: 03/11/2008
Do you frequently hear that customers are unhappy about something, and sometimes they are downright frustrated.
Yet, what you hear from your employees is, Stupid customers! They just dont understand how to use the product?
As the owner, or manager, what has been your response? Has...
Published: 03/11/2008
Every new employee needs some type of training, and most employees benefit from ongoing training and learning. This training needs to be consistent, useful and easy for both the employee and the employer. It also needs to be convenient and cost effective. One way to accomplish this type...
Published: 03/11/2008
Its interesting to hear the responses from executives when I ask them, What are the characteristics of a good Leader?
If I ask that question in a large room of executives, or even upper level managers the answers will be all over the map, and many are conflicting.
A couple of the...
