If you own a small business, chances are good that you have hired or at least considered hiring family members. Is hiring relatives a good business move, or is it just plain old fashioned nepotism that can cause problems within the company?
Archives for September 2012
Employee Crossing The Line? Remember Your A, B, C ‘s
Dealing with a difficult employee is about as exciting as pulling out your teeth with a set of rusty pliers. No matter how often you’ve been faced with inappropriate behaviorial issues, it’s all too easy to be taken aback by employees who cross the line at work.
Should Your Intuition Influence Your Hiring Decision?
You stare at a resume or walk out of an interview and you have a feeling about this person. Your gut instinct is a firm “yes” or maybe a definite “no”.
Should you always “go with your gut” when hiring a new employee? What’s the harm?
Eliminating Doubt: Gaining Confidence as a Manager
Do other managers seem to have high performing teams while you struggle to hold your team together? Do you sweat when you have to give your staff bad news or discipline a struggling employee? Learning to manage involves gaining the confidence you need to perform your job well.
How Employee Health and Wellbeing Can Impact the Work Environment
Employees are feeling the pinch of the double-dip recession, putting in longer hours and skipping lunches. However all of these extra hours are not making employees more productive; instead they are worn out and disillusioned by the mounting work.
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