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4 Reasons Why Respect Is Better Earned Than Demanded
All managers want — and need — their employees to respect them. But there are different ways to make sure you are getting respect. If you earn respect, you are much more likely to get…
Your Six-Step Guide to Motivating the Millennial Workforce
Millennials, the generation born between the 1980s and the mid-1990s, are currently the largest group of working adults in the nation. As a result, every manager needs to know how to work with millennials, and…
Lessons Learned from Those Who Gave ALL for our Freedom!
The “Greatest Generation” is the generation that went through World War II. The Greatest Generation showed courage, loyalty and patriotism. They also showed leadership. Winning World War II required excellent leaders and strong teamwork —…
Summer Tips For HR Pros
It’s summer! That means people will be going on vacation in the next few months. While not everyone takes a vacation in the summer, many do. Summer can also mean many employees take long weekends…
How to Spot Hard Workers in an Interview
Being a hard worker is one of the most important things an employee can be. “Hard worker,” of course, can cover many qualities. It can mean the person is very responsible and committed to getting…
2 Tips to Improve Your Business Processes and Maximize Your Return
Is your budget for coming year just pages of wishful thinking? In many cases, it is. Businesses that are underperforming often believe by planning for bigger profits or greater revenues they are ensuring a better…
Keep Your Night Shift Happy and Safe
It’s not easy to be at work during those hours when all of the elements are in place for a good night’s sleep. It’s no wonder night shift work is riskier than day shift—statistically about…
How a BBQ Can Save Your Business
Low morale in your company will prevent optimum productivity. How could it be otherwise? If good morale signifies your employees’ ability to work toward a common goal, the lack of it might sound the warning…
April Showers (Better Training) Bring May Flowers (A Better Business)
It’s a sobering and costly statistic for any business. About 33 percent of employees exit their companies—voluntarily or involuntarily—before they have completed their first year. And 22 percent of those are gone within the first…
Your Employees Know You Value Them When…
If they are to find happiness at work, employees need to be paid fairly, have safe working conditions and feel engaged with the company and their co-workers. But what motivates most workers is having a…
The Dual Role of Human Resources
Human resources today has two distinct functions: help their companies improve their bottom line and meet the needs of the individuals in their businesses. The top H.R. professionals see themselves as business partners who specialize…
Spreading the Love: 3 Reasons to Recognize Top Workers
All of your top employees appreciate being acknowledged for the efforts they have given and the results that have benefitted your company. And it is vital that you do recognize these high performers, even if…