Search results for employees
- 6
- vote
Smart Business spoke with David Houri about why motivation is nothing without ambition and how failing to communicate your philosophy is like being married for two days and having a change of heart.
More...
- 10
- vote
Spiraling health-care costs have forced many small employers to reduce the benefits they offer -- or, in some cases, eliminate coverage altogether.
And there's no end in sight. Health-care costs for U.S. employers are expected to rise almost 10% in 2008, according to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers of more than 500 employers and heal
More...
- 4
- vote
Your employees are the heart and soul of your business. As much as you’d like to be in control of the business and see it going in the right direction, much of it is in the hands of your employees.
More...
- 9
- vote
Are they talking about your company? These Web sites allow your employees to rant about your company anonymously...online and in public.
More...
- 7
- vote
For small businesses, preventing theft and fraud by employees can be an uphill struggle.
Now a new generation of security technology aims to give small businesses an inexpensive defense against unscrupulous employees. Some of these systems let business owners who are on the road check their security cameras over the Internet and get email alert
More...
- 9
- vote
The cost of health care is on the rise and fewer micro-businesses owners are offering coverage to their employees.
A survey of nearly 4,000 micro-businesses found that 18.6% of the respondents said their health care plans are covering full-time employees this year. That number is down from 46.2% in 2005.
A micro-business has 10 or fewer em
More...
- 9
- vote
The risk/reward ratio is higher with new hires at small companies. The cost of a mis-hire is considered to be, on average, 3-4 times their annual salary. The cost of mis-hire at a small company can exceed that and quickly reach … the entire company.
On the other hand, the reward from a great new hire at a small company can be…the entire company
More...
- 6
- vote
We know what you’re thinking: These millennial kids really need mentors, flextime, and the reassurances of Mom and Dad? Why not dissipate their demands with the swift crack of a whip?
Veteran leaders, however, will tell you that old-school management techniques only serve to drive young recruits elsewhere. Getting the most from millennial empl
More...
- 10
- vote
Although HR departments should be aware of questions that are illegal to ask prospective employees, some hiring managers aren’t so savvy. Many illegal questions are easy for just about anyone with elementary social graces to avoid, but others might surprise you.
More...
- 8
- vote
There is an old saying that goes; “Employees don’t quit working for companies, they quit working for their bosses.” Regardless of tenure, position, title, etc., employees who voluntarily leave generally do so out of some type of perceived disconnect with leadership. Furthermore, while the accuracy of exit interviews are somewhat debatable, they no
More...
- 11
- vote
Marketing to business owners has gotten tricky with credit markets tight and gas and food prices rising.
Marketing adviser Warrillow & Co. recently surveyed 2,036 small businesses with fewer than 100 employees on their expectations and needs during a troubled economy. Nearly 60% say they expect the real volume of goods and/or services sold in
More...
- 9
- vote
Business author Charles H. Green makes the radical suggestion that companies should hook up their own employees with recruiters -- to increase employee engagement and retention. Counter-intuitive and brilliant stuff.
More...
- 10
- vote
New research shows that plants really do make your employees feel better and work more productively.
More...
- 8
- vote
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted a broad reading of two federal civil rights laws to protect employees from retaliation when they complain about discrimination in the workplace.
Retaliation complaints are a growing subset of workplace discrimination cases, because it is often easier for employees to demonstrate that they were retaliated aga
More...
- 7
- vote
Posted by
Aaronontheweb
39 days ago
(http://www.business-opportunities.biz)
Category: Public Relations |
What is
bizSugar?
bizSugar is a social news site for small businesses and mid-sized companies. Business owners, managers and entrepreneurs can now discover, share and vote for the best business tips, trends, news and strategies on the Web. If you find a business story, tip or video that you like, give 'em a little sugar!
