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How Training Reduces Turnover
Training and turnover have something in common – they both can cost a company a lot of money. They also have a causal relationship that goes both ways. High turnover increases training costs. At the same time, investing in a quality training...
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How Training Reduces Turnover
Training and turnover have something in common – they both can cost a company a lot of money. They also have a causal relationship that goes both ways. High turnover increases training costs. At the same time, investing in a quality training...
Do You Have a Minute?
Having an “open door policy” as a manager is an easy way of telling your employees, “I value your input and want to hear from you.” Communication is important in any workplace, and making sure people know you’re available to them is part of...
Reminder: Knowledge Retention Matters
Henri Barbusse, a French novelist from the late 19th century said, “People are machines of forgetfulness.” Around that same time, German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus coined the term “the forgetting curve,” referring to how knowledge retention...
The Hidden Costs of Doing Business (And How Training Can Help)
Running a successful business takes leadership, planning, financial know-how, and – usually – a little bit of luck. You can’t rely on any of these factors exclusively, though. Businesses that grow and thrive either have a leader who possesses...
Why Every Business Needs to Offer First Aid Training
No matter what type of business you operate, your employees are your most valuable asset and you have an obligation to protect them. Providing adequate first aid training and supplies is one of the many ways you can provide a safe and productive...
8 Types of Business Competition
Who is your competition? When you read that question, at least a handful of other company names should pop into your head. It’s important to know the companies you’re competing with for revenue, and it’s equally important to understand how you...
Is Custom Online Training Right for You?
Online learning often falls into one of two categories: off-the-shelf courses or custom online training programs. Which one is the best option for your company? That’s a difficult question to answer, but the good news is that you don’t have to...
Keeping Your Cool: The Five Mistakes Leaders Make
With summer temperatures soaring and seasonal business heating up, keeping your cool may be a challenge some days. Success in leadership isn’t just about doing things right. It’s also about avoiding mistakes leaders make that, over time, can...
Who Are You Marketing To?
Whether you sell widgets online, own a corner convenience store in a small town, or run a trendy restaurant in a big city, you have a target market. A target market is a subset of the total consumers for your service or product. Identifying your...
10 Basic Employee Training Principles
Employee training isn’t a nice-to-have element of human resources management, it’s a must-have. From training on your company’s vision and mission, to compliance training, to soft skills training such as time management, the knowledge of your...
Traits of Proactive Leaders
Business leaders are faced with challenging situations every day. How they respond to those challenges is often influenced by whether they take a proactive or reactive approach to leadership. What’s the difference? A proactive leader anticipates challenges...
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