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...
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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...
How do managers keep employees focused?
Unless we’re new at a job, we typically understand our responsibilities. But how do managers keep their employees focused? We have so...
Getting the most out of conferences
Leaders should engage in continuous learning, but how do we get the most out of conferences and learning opportunities? I can’t begin to...
Managers need to refocus DEI
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has gotten a lot of press over the last few years, some good, some bad. At this point, it is time...
How do you deal with a negative employee?
Most of us have encountered an employee who is never happy. For this employee, there is something wrong with every initiative that comes...
Special Events: The Solar Eclipse and Your Employees
The solar eclipse was a special event that many of us enjoyed. Did you take advantage of the opportunity to use it as a team building...
What have you done for Women's History Month?
As we come to a close for March, what have you done at work to recognize Women’s History Month? This year’s theme is regarding women who...
Why should small business worry about documenting?
Often small business owners think they don’t need to worry about documenting employee processes or issues. With only one or a few...
What benefits can small businesses provide?
Small organizations sometimes struggle with recruiting employees. Owners ask what benefits can small businesses provide to entice...
Things to Ponder
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