Create effective cue cards

  • June 01, 2014

Having well-organized cue cards gives you added security when you take the stage. However, if you keep your eyes glued to your cue cards, you may neglect to inject...

Spot signs of ‘checked out’ employees

  • May 28, 2014

With the economy improving, your employees have more options to jump ship. The warning signs that someone is about to leave aren't always what you'd expect.

How to counter boredom on the job

  • May 21, 2014

It’s easy to ponder the possibilities with other employers when you’re bored with your job. So how do you beat back boredom and find contentment at work?...

4 tips for going paperless

  • May 20, 2014

Many offices are moving away from paper to protect the environment, spend less on printing supplies and reduce office clutter. Going paperless can also keep...

4 challenges of being a young boss

  • May 19, 2014

Relations between managers in their 20s and 30s and older team members can be tricky, as different attitudes and life experiences may keep them from seeing eye to eye.

Document exactly why you fired troublemaker

  • April 28, 2014

Do you have an employee who is so disruptive that co-workers repeatedly complain? You may have to fire her. Before you do, carefully document how her behavior...

Use a delicate approach with the sulky boss

  • April 23, 2014

Q: “My boss told me to always be direct with him. However, he has been avoiding me ever since I made some very frank comments about a serious problem. I have...

Argument in the workplace isn’t harassment

  • April 21, 2014

Sometimes, employees lose their tempers. That’s unfortunate and you certainly should discourage it. But a loud or tumultuous argument between a supervisor and a...