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Here’s an interview where the tables are turned and I’m the one actually being questioned!
I was fortunate to be featured on Money Matters at Mind Your Own Business, (MYOB) Radio, WBNW 1120 AM in Massachusetts. We discussed the work that I’m currently doing in human resources in diversity and my HR work with small businesses as well as my entrepreneurship activities such as Easy Small Business HR. For those of you who follow my blog and podcast, you’ll also learn a few surprises along the way about my small business ventures…
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Get more tips on interviewing, hiring, managing and engaging your employees. Dianne Shaddock is the President of Easy Small Business HR, Employee Hiring and Managing Tips and the author of the eGuide, “How To Supervise: What Your Boss Never Told You Before You Took the Job“, A Step-By-Step Guide For New and Seasoned Managers.
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Workplace theft statistics bear out the fact that a whopping 75% of all employees have stolen from their employers at least once. In today’s HR Podcast episode, I share details about employee theft statistics and share with you what you can do to lessen your exposure to employee theft.
In this episode of Employee Theft Statistics, I also share 2 recommended resources that will help you to be a proactive, and not a reactive employer when it comes to dealing with workplace theft issues:
- This book got 5 stars on Amazon:
Sleuthing 101: Background Checks and The Law:

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Are you struggling to come up with ways to improve employee morale, increase employee motivation, and retain employees? One of the best, yet under-valued actions that you can take, whether you are the owner of a small business or a manager in a large corporation is reward your employees for a job well done.
Some supervisors don’t show appreciation by recognizing and rewarding employees because of the misconception that acknowledging the work that staff perform means spending a lot of money. The podcast “How To Reward Employees” will highlight ways that you can reward your employees without breaking your budget.
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