As the boss, you’re always searching for ways to make your team stronger and more united. This time, you’re thinking about creating coaching and mentoring programs to help employees further develop their skills and ensure they’re on track toward their future career goals. This is an incredible offering that can be an all-around win for… Read more »
Each employee on your team was hired because they’re great at what they do. On a daily basis, you don’t have to worry about their individual performance. However, you’re aware they don’t know much about their colleagues’ jobs, and that concerns you for several reasons. When someone quits their job or is out of the… Read more »
Your employees are amazing in their current roles, but you want to broaden their horizons. Creating a job rotation program is an incredible way to help employees fully immerse themselves in the company while increasing their skill set. Ready to learn more? Here’s an overview to help you learn more about job rotation and how… Read more »
A federal holiday since June 17, 2021, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. You want to do something to appropriately honor this holiday at your workplace, but you’re not quite sure how to go about it. If you’re a private sector employer, deciding whether or not to give employees the day off… Read more »
Being the boss isn’t always easy — especially in a challenging economy. When the company’s budget is tight, and layoffs always seem to be a possibility — or maybe even more than that — It can be hard to keep your team energized and engaged. This makes sense because working for a struggling company is… Read more »
Team meetings are a great way to get your staff together to brainstorm ideas, share updates, and reconnect. However, simply having everyone in the same room doesn’t automatically make for an effective meeting. When not properly structured, team meetings can feel like a colossal waste of time. Use this advice to ensure employees walk away… Read more »
Your company has an established code of conduct, but that doesn’t mean additions aren’t necessary. Both your organization and the business world are constantly evolving, and your policies need to reflect this. Learning how to implement a policy properly is a sign of good management. Whether you currently have a new rule you’d like to… Read more »
It’s hard to get ahead when you’re constantly losing top employees to your competition. If your company has become a revolving door of talent, it’s time to nip this problem in the bud. Every time a key staffer leaves, you lose the institutional knowledge they gained while working for your company. This is in addition… Read more »
When filling an open position on your team, you’ve met plenty of talented candidates. Choosing just one to fill the position was rough, but you finally made your decision. Now that you’ve selected your new employee, you’re eager to put the hiring process behind you and catch up on all the work that fell by… Read more »
Chances are, you’ve had at least one horrible boss. This person was rude, demoralizing, and just plain awful. Under their watch, you weren’t motivated to do your best work, because you had zero respect for them. Now that you’re in charge, don’t become that person. Being the boss is a major responsibility, but if you… Read more »