The Job Market Has Quietly Changed. Global Competition, Inflated Requirements, Hidden Job Postings, and AI Are Reshaping How Work Gets Done. Here’s Why Relying on a Job Alone Is Becoming Risky, and Why a Side Hustle May Be Your Smartest Move.
Why “Just Get a Job” Is Becoming a Risky Plan Read More »
This quiz was designed to test your knowledge of hiring employees. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test?
Hiring Do’s and Don’ts: Evaluate Your Hiring Savvy with This Quiz! Read More »
The Great Resignation Has Caused Many Employees to Quit. But Many Employees, In A Childish Act, Resort to Firing Employees for Being Disloyal, Hurting the Remaining Employees and The Business Brand. Click Here to See Why Firing Employees for No Other Reason Than Quitting Is Bad.
Don’t Make This Dumb Mistake – Firing Employees That Are Quitting. Read More »
Enjoy the following excerpt from my FREE What You Need to Know About Starting a Business course where I talk about the difference between a 1099 subcontractor and an employee. Video Transcript (Lightly edited for clearity) If you have independent contractors and if you tell them when to show up, you provide tools for them, and you
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Work style is the foundation on which businesses grow, operate, and thrive. It refers to the way we think, organize and structure our work. There are eight different work styles.
What is Your Work Style? Definition and Importance Read More »
There is a mismatch between what science knows about motivation and what the business does. Many businesses continue to use techniques designed for the industrial era workers that no longer work.
Your Old School Management Practices Are Dooming You To Failure Read More »
More workers are working from home. Here are some ideas to consider as you shift your workforce from working at company offices to a remote workforce working from home.
How to Effectively Deal with a Remote Workforce Read More »
Many businesses rely on observable signals when hiring or making promotions. Unfortunately, there is an entire class of people that are often overlooked and have the ability to really transform the fortunes of a business but often never hired or leave a company to become entrepreneurs based on what is known as information asymmetry
How to Crush Hiring by Recognizing Information Asymmetry Read More »
When you are firing an employee either for cause or without cause, the business should have a process that it follows to avoid the risk of a wrongful termination lawsuit.
What You Need to Know Before Firing an Employee Read More »
Hiring an employee can often be a daunting task. The risk of making a bad hire can cost a business both time and money.
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A job description can help make sound hiring and operation decisions. Having the right people with the right knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitude at the right time are critical to the future success of any business.
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Many small businesses do not have an employee handbook, yet an employee handbook is one of the most important documents that a small business can have to prevent exposure to wrongful termination lawsuits, and a vital tool to set proper expectations with new employees.
Why Your Business Absolutely Needs an Employee Handbook Read More »
Abraham Maslow theorized that people are motivated by five types of needs. How an employer meets these needs changes with each level and contributes toward employee job satisfaction resulting in lower turnover and higher employee retention.
How to Improve Employee Retention with Maslow’s Hierarchy Read More »
Do you know what it costs when you make a bad hire? Do you know what it costs if one of your star employees leaves you to work for a competitor?
How to Calculate the Cost of Employee Turnover Read More »
For companies that have to compete for skilled talent, the world is getting harder every day. This is based not only on economic expansion but also on the demographics of the workforce.
How to Become an Employer of Choice and Why You Need to Read More »
Running a small business is complicated, especially if you have employees. As a manager, you have many tasks that have to be organized into a chain of subtasks and to assign responsibility to team members and subordinates if you want to succeed. A RASCI chart is the answer.
RASCI Chart – How to Manage Employee Roles and Responsibilities Read More »
Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can prove to be a very expensive mistake for a business.
How to Avoid Misclassifying an Employee as an Independent Contractor Read More »
As consumers, we often have no personal experience with a new business and subconsciously look for observable clues to make our decision. I think many prospective clients, consciously or sub-consciously, judge a business by what they see.
How to Make a Business Look More Professional with This Simple Trick Read More »
The convention wisdom about hiring a new employee is to ask for a resume to screen candidates followed by a face to face interview of a few candidates that made the cut and to ask then a series of frequently asked questions. This old-school process is no longer effective.
How To Hire An Employee The Right Way Read More »
Businesses employ both offensive and defensive strategies. However, when it comes to rewards, it is the offense that gets all the attention. If my company makes a sale through the results of my actions, it is not uncommon to receive a reward or commission. However, if I prevent a sale to a customer who would
Why You Should Reward People That Avoid Bad Outcomes Read More »
What if one of your best employees was forced to move to a new city or wanted to leave for a better opportunity? Would you do whatever it took to keep them, such as making a job for him or her to work remotely or would you encourage them to leave? I was faced with that
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My 89-year-old mother lives in an independent living facility that has several businesses connected to them. They have a bank, a maid service, and even a beauty parlor as my mom calls it. During a recent visit, my mom was telling me about how her hairdresser was let go because she was in such high
Are Your Employees Free-Agents? Read More »
Many Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs Are Exploring Exit Options—But There’s One Strategy Few Consider. Discover How Selling Your Business to Employees Through an ESOP Can Help You Cash Out and Preserve Your Legacy.
The Overlooked Exit Plan: How to Use an ESOP to Sell Your Business and Leave a Legacy Read More »
Discover Why Employee Job Satisfaction Isn’t Just About Money. Learn How Growth, Autonomy, and Social Connection Play a Bigger Role in Boosting Performance.
The Real Drivers of Job Satisfaction: Growth, Autonomy, and Connection Read More »
Our Brains Were Designed for Survival, Not Cubicles. Understanding Human Evolution Can Unlock Better Employee Performance, Teamwork, and Innovation.
What Human Evolution Can Teach Us About Building Smarter Workplaces Read More »
Mary Kay Ash Built a Billion-Dollar Brand Not Just on Cosmetics, But on Genuine, Personalized Recognition. Her Success Proves That Appreciation Scales.
The Power of Employee Appreciation: What Mary Kay Ash Knew That Most Leaders Miss Read More »
In business, many of the most promising and productive individuals have fragile egos. As the owner of a company, you need to be able to recognize and reward behaviors from employees that move the business forward or risk creating a Benedict Arnold in your own ranks.
Recognition Or Doom – Failing To Recognize Outstanding Performance Is A Colossal Mistake Read More »
Discover how Zappos uses a simple yet brilliant method to build a loyal team—and learn how you can create your own loyalty test for new employees.
Want Loyal Employees? Steal This Bold Move from Zappos Read More »
How can you get employees to think like owners? Learn how compensation structure, company culture, and incentives can shape behavior that boosts long-term success.
How to Make Employees Think Like Owners (And Why It Matters) Read More »
Understanding How Value Creation Ties Into Wages Is Essential for Both Employees and Employers. Discover Why Raises Should Reflect Contribution—Not Just Tenure.
Wages and Worth: Helping Your Team Understand Value Creation Read More »
