Make it clear to your employees what constitutes success and how they should measure their achievements. Goals must be realistic. Project schedules, for example, must be set by the people who do the work. People will accept a “bottom-up” deadline they helped set but they’ll be cynical about a schedule imposed from the top that… Read More »
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Are Video Interviews The New Norm?
The interview process is extremely important as you look for top candidates. Technology continues to change the techniques we use to hire. These days, companies should consider video interviews which are becoming more and more prevalent in the business world. YouTube, Facebook and Skype are just a few examples of ways to hold a video… Read More »
Challenges of Hiring and Training the Right Personnel
There is not a business out there that doesn’t have some amount of trouble with hiring the right staff. This is a common problem for any and all industries. Even if there are a fair number of skilled individuals in your industry, this does not mean all are a good fit for your business. … Read More »
What Matters Most – Performance or Management?
Many companies today want to change how they measure employee performance. For years, businesses have given annual reviews but trends are showing that may not be the best format anymore. Recently, businesses have switched up their typical review system to year-round coaching. Employees no longer have to wait with expectation for their yearly review because… Read More »
Why Are Customers Leaving And What To Do About It!
Companies that are successful, over the long-term, have something in common. These businesses understand that their customer’s needs change over time and they must continually update their services and products. When a company decides to stay in a holding pattern, it will lose customers over the course of time. Why Are Your Customers Leaving?… Read More »
Don’t Be Afraid To Say ‘No’
You can’t do everything. At times you get so bogged down with daily activities that it is simply impossible to take on another project. How can you say no diplomatically? Sometimes you can’t. The project may have a high priority and have to be completed. Take a look at your other projects and see… Read More »
The Latest And (Maybe) Greatest New Company Benefit
Student debt is painful for college graduates today. They are unable to begin saving toward their 401K, start a family, or even buy a house due to their mountain of student loan debt. In fact, the debt amounts are so high for these grads that approximately 40% of them are in default on their loans.… Read More »
Research Reveals The Real Reason People Switch Jobs
Most of us think that employees leave the job because they do not like their boss, or maybe they aren’t being paid enough. The data is in and you aren’t going to believe what it tells us. The Data Reveals Why People Leave Their Job No one wants to be stuck in a dead… Read More »
Company Culture Is Generally Resistant To Change
If you have been running a company for any length of time, you understand that company culture is difficult to change. You likely inherited a certain culture when you stepped into the role of CEO. Once a culture is determined, it takes time and intentionality to change it. Company Culture is Generally Resistant To… Read More »
Five Ways To Keep Your Interview Bias-Free
Interviewing takes a lot of time and effort. One thing that may be helpful in keeping interviews bias-free is using this 5 step process. List of questions Create a list of questions that you ask each interviewee. Why? You’ll be able to compare your candidates “apples to apples” if you ask the same questions.… Read More »