There are so many factors to consider when running a business, including knowing the right time to add to your staff. Looking at your budget, hiring is something that can easily get put on the back burner as other expenses arise. Although it may appear that you are saving money by not hiring more workers…
Although there are plenty of rewarding aspects of being a manager, there will come unfortunate times where you will need to decide whether or not to let an employee go. Obviously the entire termination process can be emotionally challenging and gut-wrenching, but it should never be an impulsive decision. To be sure you are making…
Stepping into a new leadership role is difficult regardless of one’s age. However, having this responsibility earlier on in your career can be an even bigger challenge. When the people you are supervising are the same age as you, or further along in their career, it may take additional effort to get these employees to…
In a city where winter just lingered until late April, failing to be flexible as an employer during the summer months is a mistake too many organizations make. You can’t blame your employees for being a bit distracted when the summer weather finally hits, so it’s important to offer summer employee benefits that will keep…
Employee Turnover: When employees leave a company and have to be replaced. Does your business have the reputation of having high employee turnover? Before applying to an opening, the first thing that smart job seekers will do is check the ratings to see what previous employees had to say about working for your organization. Seeing…
Your invite for a last minute meeting just went out, quickly followed by dramatic sighs throughout the office. Meetings in the workplace can be painful, especially when they’re frequent and have a history of being perceived meaningless. Review these tips before planning your next meeting to help avoid this negative company-wide reaction, and to make…
Did you see that Kraft-Heinz decided not to pay for a Super Bowl commercial this year? Instead, they chose to spend the money that usually is earmarked for the commercial on employee appreciation. They decided to give their employees an extra vacation day on Super Bowl Monday. Over the past several years, Kraft-Heinz realized that…
Is this a perk you offer your employees? The whole concept of Summer Fridays started in the 1960s when Manhattan ad agencies realized that productivity on Fridays had reached near zero when the sun was shining and the Hamptons were calling. Since then, the concept of Summer Fridays has spread, though it is still most…
Performance reviews are one of those topics that most managers like to avoid. But at some point, as your company grows, it’s a good idea to think about establishing some sort of performance review system. Performance review programs, if done well, can help identify key performers, how bonuses and raises should be distributed, and even…
Last week the Buffalo Bills made history when they hired Kathryn Smith as the new Quality Control-Special Teams Coach. Kathryn is the first full-time, female assistant coach in the National Football League. Whether we want to admit it or not, the glass ceiling still exists, making it hard for women and minorities to access certain…
