What your Business should have in Common with Scouting
I am a huge supporter of Boy Scouts, both of my boys are scouts and I like the way they have the system setup. So you may be thinking what does this have to do with business? Let me explain more about Boy Scouts and then show how you can model something similar for your […]
Really – why can’t I make everyone salaried?
Interviewing candidates: How do I know they are a good
It doesn’t matter if it’s your first interview or your 100th – you are going to be hesitant about candidates. To help you along, you need to have a plan for your interviews. Winging it is not a plan. I have done over the a thousand interviews and I still use a sheet with set […]
Legally – What do I need from a new employee?
Who Should I Trust to be Interviewing?
5 Ways to Ease Your Recruiting Frustration
People have lots of reason why they think recruiting is difficult. I admit, it’s not easy however many times we make it harder to be successful. What can you do? Here are 5 ways to ease your recruiting frustration. Understand what you need. Many times people will have a general idea of what they need. […]
Are they talking Politics at Work?
Most of us grew up with the addage – never discuss politics or religion at work. The reason for this is very simple – both are very personal. Both, mostly, are passed down from our parents and are philosophies we grew up with. If you have ever disagreed with someone about their politics you […]
Positive Daily Code of Conduct – Do you have one?
I had the pleasure of hearing Linda Deering, the President of Advocate Sherman Hospital speak on “Outstanding Leadership is a Choice”. It was a marvelous presentation on the choices we make as leaders and the effects on others. She shared something that they have and use at the hospital which frankly I thought was brilliant […]
Are your files in order?
When most people think about their business or office, one of the last things they worry about is their files. Afterall, if you can find what you need you’re good, right? Â I would agree. If this hold true for you, you need to understand your employee files will need some extra attention. No, not […]
Why Engagement Matters
It seems to be everywhere and everyone is talking about it. It’s engagement. The question is: is it a fad? A passing fancy? The latest leadership trend that will be replaced in couple years by another one? After all we have seen many trends come and go. The answer is no it is not a […]