7 HR basics for Small Business
This post could easily be titled “Employees, Paperwork, Leadership…oh my!”. I’m sure it would be safe to say that when you decided to start your own business and venture into the world of an entrepreneur – there are many things you anticipated. You anticipated the long hours, tight budgets, having to do your own marketing, and making […]
What were they thinking
Taking a break this week from serious writing and how to improve – to remind you that it could always be worse. Here are a few stories, all true and yes names have been changed. I will admit at the time they couldn’t be dismissed but dealt with and now just shake my head. Its […]
My employees stay forever…
Most business owners are overjoyed to exclaim “my employees never leave!” and it should be celebrated, you are doing something right. Hopefully you have new employees coming in because you are growing. If you don’t have new employees coming in – this is an amazing accomplishment. However, I want to ask you “what is it […]
The Internal Customer
Everyone in your company can name your customer. They can even describe in detail the products and services you offer. Many know your market position in regards to your competitors. However, do they know who their internal customer is? Does it matter? Does it matter? The short answer is “yes, absolutely”. In reality many don’t […]
Your Employee Brand
You can easily talk about your company brand and the image portrayed to clients and vendors. Could you say the same about your employee brand image? Do you know how current and former employees describe your business and what it is like to work with you. This is a tougher question to answer. Not to mention – […]
Why can’t they leave well enough alone
Listen Here: When was the last time an employee walked into your office and offered a suggestion? What was your reaction? Do your employees see you as being open to suggestions, ideas, comments or improvements? Are you sure?? We all know we should say “yes” and encourage it. But deep down in places you don’t […]
Finding your Authentic Leadership Style
Listen here: Are you struggling to find a leadership style that works for you and your employees? A style you can feel comfortable with, lead with and have respect with. Start by taking a look at the leaders you admire, what about their style attracts you? My personal favorites have to do with leaders who […]
But I don’t like confrontation…
Listen here: Do you say this to yourself? How often? Do you say it when an employee is not doing what you need or want? What is your reaction – do you to let it be, do you become passive-aggressive, or do you let it eat at you slowly. Let’s face it, confrontation isn’t […]
Overwhelmed by Resumes
Listen here: You posted your ad on-line and now your email box is being overwhelmed by resumes! What a great problem to have….but wait…now to read and go through all the resumes. Worse yet, so many people are qualified for the position – what to do? Again, what a great problem to have. The question […]
Skills or Attitude? Maybe both?
Listen here: Imagine you are hiring for a position in your company – pick a position it doesn’t matter which one. You have done interviews and have two candidates you are considering. One is experienced and brings a wealth of knowledge however the attitude they possess is not what you would consider acceptable. The other […]