Entries Tagged Employee

It’s that time of year again! The holidays, when small-business owners face myriad challenges – a slowdown and a bit of quiet,...

It’s never fun to hear a customer complain about something. But don’t panic, don’t get defensive, don’t yell at your employees. After...

Health care, its costs, and how it gets covered all continue to be in the news. With the implementation of the federal...

As business owners, we love to discuss ways to improve our employees’ attitudes. Throw a party. Tell inspiring stories at the company...

My plant is great. We haven’t had a safety incident in years, we haven’t had a safety violation in months, and our...

As business owners, we love to discuss ways to improve our employees’ attitudes. Throw a party. Tell inspiring stories at the company...

The holidays are coming. Can year-end bonuses be far behind?Some businesses choose to give their employees something extra either at the end...

Establishing individual employee goals and objectives can be stressful for many companies, especially if this is a new concept. Employees often resent...

What are some of the characteristics of a truly exemplary employee? Surely high on the list would be just showing up —...

Leadership means inspiring and rallying people to endorse — and believe in — a common cause. As a third-generation business owner who worked as...

The holidays are coming. Can year-end bonuses be far behind?Some businesses choose to give their employees something extra either at the end...

It’s a dilemma any business leader faces: How do you effectively manage your employees without veering into hovering, nitpicking or interfering with...

It’s easy to bark orders or tell people how they ought to be doing their job. Real listening, on the other hand,...

If you’re looking for a job in the gas and oil industry, the timing couldn’t be better, says Rigzone, an online clearing...