When you can legally fire employees isn't an easy question to answer. Laws and cases have become increasingly protective of employees. Although the "at will" doctrine is still prevalent in many states (meaning that you can freely fire an employee at any time), there are many exceptions. Plus, employees are increasingly suing managers and compan  More...
This is a short article that discusses the advantages of one-on-one computer training. Most companies spend money sending employees to take publicly scheduled computer training courses thinking longer is better when in fact the opposite is true. Private one-on-one training can be more effective and cost efficient.  More...
Communication is key in a small business. It's a key advantage. There will be plenty of opportunities to say "I'm sorry" in a small business. And done, right nothing communicates trust, accountability, acknowledgement, respect like saying "I'm sorry". Read these tips and do it right. You won't have to do it so often.  More...
Every small business owner needs an effective way to recruit, qualify, interview and hire the best talent. This company offers the best solution. It's my small business resource of the week.  More...
From the page: "There's a small but growing trend in which companies are choosing to give employees money toward their personal laptop, rather than providing a company-issued portable. British Petroleum is among the companies that is trying the approach."  More...
We are all spacers of time, to some degree. If we were given one hour to do a specific task or job, probability could tell us that we would do that task or job correctly in just fifty-five minutes, with no reduction in quality. If this five-minute savings is true, imagine if you add up those five minutes that you just saved and multiply it by eigh  More...
Instead of trying to take on the whole world at once, consider unitasking. Focus completely and solely on one goal, achieve it, and move on to the next goal. You will see an increase in your achievements and a higher quality result as well.  More...