Practice thankfulness with your employees
Why and how can managers practice thankfulness with employees? As we move into the season where saying thanks is more top of mind, how...
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How should managers deal with absenteeism?
As we get closer to the holidays, cold and flu season, how do managers deal with absenteeism? We’re at a time of year when there are...
Year-end Reflection can lead to New Year Success
As we get closer to the end of the year, what type of year-end reflection can lead to new year success? How can you wrap up the year in...
Dealing with Politics and Employees
As the election ramps up and individuals prepare to vote, how should managers deal with politics and employees? Clearly political issues...
Helping with Employee Goals
As we get closer to the end of the calendar year, managers need to make sure they’re helping each employee with their goals. Regardless...
Why do we need to discuss employee benefits?
Why should companies provide education on employee benefits? After all, employees know they need medical/dental/vision/life/other, and...
How should Managers work with various generations
Most of us are aware of the different age groups currently in play on the job, but how should managers work with various generations and...
Managers, Employees and Kindness
Why do managers need to consider kindness in working with employees? Of course, we should all treat each other with respect and...
Employees, Budgeting and Financial Wellness
Why should managers worry about employee budgeting and financial wellness? September is the month to place an emphasis on payroll, with...
Accountability must be a job expectation
We talk about transparency and communication, but accountability is vital in running successful operations. If we don’t hold ourselves...
Should small businesses worry about pay equity?
We recently celebrated Women’s Equality Day and small businesses may wonder if they need to worry about pay equity? I would hope most...
Is safety an issue for small business?
Some business owners/leaders may wonder if safety is an issue for small business (depending on the industry of course). But setting the...
Revisit personal and employee goals
The year is past the half-way mark and what have you done with your personal and/or your employees’ goals? Have you talked about them...
Supporting employees with brain injuries
Many employees have invisible disabilities, including those with brain injuries, that managers may not be aware of. So how can we best...
Help employees deal with a divisive political environment
Many are aware of the violence that occurred with the recent assassination attempt, but how do we help our employees deal with a divisive...
Help yourself and your employees avoid burnout
Writing this is one of those “don’t do as I do” moments. It is difficult for me to turn away from work. But I’m leaving on vacation...
How do managers motivate staff?
Working with employees is one thing, but how do managers motivate staff to excel? What can we do to help employees feel excited about...
How can leaders increase employee retention?
None of us want to lose good employees, but what can leaders do to increase retention? One thing that doesn’t often get addressed in many...
Should managers worry about disabilities?
I’ve spoken with several groups of individuals with special needs and it isn’t unusual to find common concerns about disabilities in the...
What can managers do for employee mental health?
May is mental health awareness month, but what can managers do for employee mental health? As we spend a significant portion of our...
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