Why should managers worry about employee budgeting and financial wellness?  September is the month to place an emphasis on payroll, with...

We talk about transparency and communication, but accountability is vital in running successful operations.  If we don’t hold ourselves...

We recently celebrated Women’s Equality Day and small businesses may wonder if they need to worry about pay equity?  I would hope most...

Some business owners/leaders may wonder if safety is an issue for small business (depending on the industry of course).  But setting the...

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...

Many employees have invisible disabilities, including those with brain injuries, that managers may not be aware of.  So how can we best...

Many are aware of the violence that occurred with the recent assassination attempt, but how do we help our employees deal with a divisive...

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...

Working with employees is one thing, but how do managers motivate staff to excel?  What can we do to help employees feel excited about...

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...

I’ve spoken with several groups of individuals with special needs and it isn’t unusual to find common concerns about disabilities in the...

May is mental health awareness month, but what can managers do for employee mental health?  As we spend a significant portion of our...

Unless we’re new at a job, we typically understand our responsibilities.  But how do managers keep their employees focused?  We have so...

Leaders should engage in continuous learning, but how do we get the most out of conferences and learning opportunities? I can’t begin to...

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...

Most of us have encountered an employee who is never happy.  For this employee, there is something wrong with every initiative that comes...

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...

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...

Often small business owners think they don’t need to worry about documenting employee processes or issues.  With only one or a few...

Small organizations sometimes struggle with recruiting employees. Owners ask what benefits can small businesses provide to entice...