Require a hand in a financial crisis?
Heed the Warning Signs. If you are involved in a business that is showing signs of trouble, act quickly....
When an employee leaves
Having to replace someone who has retired, or simply decided they want a change, can be a challenging experience for a manager. As managers typically rely on their key employees, the transition may even have a detrimental impact on operations.....
Good help is hard to find
Have you ever sat down and figured out just how much it costs to replace an employee? Has a key employee’s resignation come at you from left field? We have examined the workplace from the employee’s point of view and come up with ten good tips to keep your employees happy and motivated.
Find your niche and use it
Becoming an authority in a particular area will give your business an edge against its competitors.
Growing vs. contracting in harsh economic times
With businesses panicking in the face of a recession over the past six months, staff downsizing has often seemed like an obvious cost-cutting measure for businesses looking to survive a crashing economy. When a business’s goals are limited to survival, active leadership is often neglected – which actually contributes to decreasing your chance of survival over time.
Cut expenses, not staff - strategies for cutting expenses
During tough economic times like this it’s critical that businesses reduce expenses, especially the largest, however as explored in the “Growing vs. Contracting in Harsh Economic Times” article, staff cutting should be an absolute last resort regardless of how much of a quick fix it may appear on the surface.