This week’s guest post is from Mike Sanders:
Even those who have never served in an elite military unit can respect and admire the hard work and constitution required to become a Navy SEAL. However, not only is becoming a SEAL about effort, fortitude, and discipline, it’s also about management and leadership. Some may assume that the military is a rigid, hierarchical organization with none of the flexibility required to manage and lead salaried employees. As a result, few businessmen see the military as an organization they can learn from. However, there are many parallels between leadership in the civilian world and that in the armed forces, here are 5 such team leading skills you can learn from the Navy SEALs:
1. Create Structure
The most fundamental part of leadership is providing structure for those you wish to lead. If your directives are clear and concise, your employees will follow. Like any military outfit, the Navy SEALs have core policies, procedures and values that all who serve must abide by. Moreover, each mission is comprised of simple and realistic goals that are difficult to execute but not impossible with training and discipline. As a business owner or CEO, the idea is to challenge your employees without putting them in a position where they feel they are being overburdened. [click to continue…]
It’s that time of year when employers are considering hiring teens. Here’s an article from the Easy Small Business archives that you can use as a reference.
How many hours can a minor work in a week? Can I hire a 13 year old? Small business owners who tap into the teen work force need to know the in’s and out’s of child employment laws. Here’s your basic guide to hiring teenagers—and staying compliant.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal guidelines for employers hiring teenagers under the age of 18. These child employment laws are designed to protect their educational opportunities and to protect them from harmful or hazardous jobs. The FLSA provides very specific guidelines for employers to follow when hiring teenagers: [click to continue…]
If you’re thinking about implementing a pre-employment testing process for your company, you’ll want to read the article “Making the Grade: Employers Face Increased Scrutiny of Pre-Employment Testing Programs from the blog of law firm Vedder Price. [click to continue…]
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I’ve not shared a podcast in a few months, but this one interview will make up for that! Paul Falcone is a seasoned human resources executive who has written several very good books on having difficult conversations, hiring, and setting performance goals. Check out his book selections below. [click to continue…]
