If your organization is like most, you’ve seen a dramatic upturn in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. It’s now clear that this trend is here to stay,...
Performance improvement plans can be effective in fixing employee performance problems. They provide struggling employees with an opportunity to get help in order to...
Performance reviews shouldn't be a one-way street. Instead of just handing employees a written review, schedule a meeting to discuss it with them in person. This allows...
There is plenty of discussion about negative feedback, and why not? While we have all gotten plenty of it, it isn’t often very effective, so leaders and coaches always...
An occasional “reboot” is healthy. The craft of leadership benefits from going back to the basics regularly, and communication is the best place to start—it’s...
High-potential employees, or HIPOs, typically stand out among their peers based on superior performance. They often master their roles and responsibilities early in...
Onboarding a new employee is an exciting process for both the employer and the new hire. You get to welcome a new member to your team and fill a need for your company....
Managers tend not to think twice about taking disciplinary action for things such as absenteeism, tardiness, dress code violations, or poor performance. Leaders may...
Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and may face complaints from employees despite having good teams and strong policies.
Human resources analytics, a relatively new discipline, is growing at an extraordinary rate and is quickly becoming an essential competency for HR professionals,...
Sports fans bear witness to the effectiveness of the coaching process every time they see their team come back from behind to secure a win. Despite all odds, the coach...
As a business owner, you have a responsibility to provide your employees with a safe work environment every day. Of course, you can’t possibly keep track of all the...
Administering disciplinary action rarely tops the list of any manager’s favorite aspects of the job. However, failing to address performance issues or unacceptable...
Accountants are a key position for many businesses. They ensure the finances are on track and maintain compliance with any necessary regulations. Larger businesses may...
Emily pages through the 2023 calendar. Her kids had so much fun with their grandparents on Christmas Day that she promised everyone they would visit more often in the...
Supply chain management is a complex area of business that has become increasingly important in recent years due to supply chain shortages and disruptions as well as the...
Your employees are your greatest asset as a business owner, and you need a great Human Resources Manager to support them. Finding and hiring the right HR Manager is...
The last act of the 117th Congress was to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Tucked not-so-deep into the CAA is the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022—90+ provisions...
