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Barriers to Effective Communication
George Bernard Shaw once said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Although nearly a century has passed since these words were first spoken, they still hold true today. Barriers to effective communication in the...
Barriers to Effective Communication
George Bernard Shaw once said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Although nearly a century has passed since these words were first spoken, they still hold true today. Barriers to effective communication in the...
Why Your Employees Need Training Recertification
How often do you recertify your employees for compliance topics? If a situation arose, are you confident they would know how to handle it? Recertification, even when state or federal law does not require it, is a good way to make sure your employees are always up to...
Why Your Employees Need Training Recertification
How often do you recertify your employees for compliance topics? If a situation arose, are you confident they would know how to handle it? Recertification, even when state or federal law does not require it, is a good way to make sure your employees are always up to...
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How To Avoid Common Onboarding Mistakes
We all know how important it is to make a positive first impression – but that doesn’t just apply to employees. As an employer, it’s equally important that you make a positive first impression on your new hires. How you welcome and onboard your new employees says a...
Been There, Done That
You can’t put a price on the value of an experienced employee. You can, however, leverage it. Implementing a mentoring program in your business can identify employee potential and help develop talent. Mentorship is a natural extension of an employee training program....
Enlist Staff for New Employee Recruitment
Pick your top four or five employees and enlist them to help with new employee recruitment. Forget the outdated advice that says "never consider friends or family for hiring." This makes no more sense than hiring people based only the neighborhood they live in or...
Tips for Terminating Employees
We don’t have to tell you — human resources isn’t easy. One of the hardest tasks for managers is terminating employees, but it's unfortunately a necessary evil in any business. When it becomes clear that firing an employee is the only possible recourse, you owe it to...
Smart Team Building
Your success as a manager depends on the effectiveness of your team. The people you recruit for your team are just as important as your leadership skills. When you focus on hiring and retaining the best employees, teamwork will improve. Easier said than done, right?...
6 Traits of an Effective Role Model
Whether you’re managing a restaurant, a convenience store, or any business, you’re a role model for your staff. Your values, attitudes, and behaviors set the standard for what you expect from others. If you want your employees to treat each other with respect, you...
Five Hiring Trends for the New Year
There’s no doubt that the last couple years have altered many aspects of business, including how to recruit and hire talent. With staffing being a major issue for many organizations right now, it may be time to think outside the box in order to find the right...
Do You Need a Gratitude Adjustment?
As a team leader, what are you thankful for this year? Maybe you’re thankful that, for once, nobody called in sick on your busiest day. You might be thankful for the supplier who was actually on time with the right order. If you’re really lucky, you might even be...
How Would an Employee Volunteer Program Benefit Your Company?
Employees today are becoming increasingly conscious of social responsibility, and corporate values are playing a larger role in their career choices. Job seekers want to be part of an organization that shares their values and demonstrates an active interest in serving...
How to Become a Strategic Business Leader
Whether you’re the CEO of a company, a regional manager overseeing several locations, or the owner of a small local business, one thing’s for sure: your success is not defined by what you do today, but by how you use today to plan for the future. Strategic planning,...
Five Reasons Online Training Fails (And What You Can Do About It)
A successful employee training program is the foundation of any business; without well-trained employees, you cannot expect your business to excel. One of the greatest benefits to online training is the flexibility it offers, but success isn’t always guaranteed. In...
Strong Leaders: A Roadmap to Success
What makes a leader a strong leader? Across the board, no matter the industry, successful leaders are multi-dimensional. They understand that they need to master every area of their organization. Operational vision, staffing, communication, and training are among...
