Roll Out the Welcome Wagon

November 30, 2015
Posted in Management Best Practices

New hire orientation is important. Not only does it give the new employee a chance to get accustomed to the inner workings of the…

Help to Innovate Not Suffocate

Posted in Management Best Practices

“All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move”—Benjamin Franklin Innovators are movers, doers…

Reason #231 Why I’m Thankful

November 2, 2015
Posted in Career Best Practices, Management Best Practices, Recruiting

Not enough managers show employees how grateful they are for their hard work and devotion. Many psychologically based studies show that people who are…

Why New Employees Fail

October 5, 2015
Posted in Management Best Practices

According to statistics from Harvard Business Review, up to 46% of new hires fail within 18 months of arrival. Additionally, a study done by…

Loosen the Reins—Stop Micromanaging!

September 2, 2015
Posted in Management Best Practices

Employees who are micromanaged end up feeling frustrated, demoralized, and demotivated. It can slow productivity, cause high turnover, and in the end, cost your…

Dealing with Workplace Bullying

May 28, 2015
Posted in Management Best Practices

Today’s society highlights the need to stop school bullying among children, but bullying in the workplace continues to be seen as a scary topic…

Giving Constructive Criticism

May 14, 2015
Posted in Management Best Practices

As a leader, it’s part of your responsibility to effect change, let creativity blossom, and give feedback to correct below-standard work of an employee….