Employee tracking is a potentially controversial topic, yet opposing arguments to its implementation often come from those who are unfamiliar with its benefits and those who make wrong assumptions about its purpose. To create some clarity, here is a rundown of a few common misconceptions and an …
Leading Articles and Interviews (category)
When it comes to running a small business, leadership is of the utmost importance. Employees look to you for guidance and to set the tone for your company. Learn more about what it means to be an effective leader with the articles in this section, which cover topics such as employee management, hiring and firing, and team building.
Harnessing and Upgrading Knowledge In Your Company
One of the most important parts of people management in your company is keeping them upskilled and up to date with the relevant expertise they need. With trends and information being updated regularly, it is important that your staff is kept up to date at all times with relevant …
Finding the Right Successor Will Involve SWEAT
Every business owner, whether planning to or not, will one day exit the business. It’s the single event in business that’s sure to happen. Preparing for succession will give your business an opportunity to thrive even after you leave it. Finding someone capable of leading the company to greater …
What Is Workers Comp, and Do You Need it for Your Business?
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe working environment for their employees. However, even in the safest workplaces, accidents can still happen. Almost all states across the country require employers to carry worker's comp insurance to cover damages resulting from …
Aid and Extend Your Capabilities with a Virtual Assistant
So your company is growing like crazy and your staff is overworked and unreliable. Maybe you feel like an octopus on roller skates being pulled in a million different directions. To help scale your business and support your team, you have decided to take the leap and hire your first virtual …
4 Steps to Take before Hiring a New Employee
Businesses need to hire new employees all the time, for various reasons. Whether a business is expanding and needs more hands on deck, or whether someone needs to be hired to replace someone else, the hiring process needs to be taken seriously. A shift in employees can severely impact your business …