While having a unique and strong business idea is one half of the job, the other is gathering the best possible start-up team that you can. There is, of course, a variety of reasons behind this, one of them being the fact that, while investors want to know what original concepts you have to bring to the table, they also want to see what kind of team you have put together and … [Read more...]
Whether you’re at the earlier stage of entrepreneurship or your business has grown beyond these first teetering steps, the company cannot survive without its employees. They’re the backbone of the business – what makes it go! Without the right people with the necessary skillset and training, it’s like an anchor to the business, making it harder to run operationally and slowing … [Read more...]
For many people, it can seem that the larger a business gets, the larger the problems get. This may be because once a company becomes national or international, there's so much more at risk when problems develop. Because of that, many people in upper management at these large companies need to have a way to solve problems quickly and effectively. With that in mind, there are a … [Read more...]
If you are thinking about implementing a policy for drugs and alcohol in your workplace, there are a few considerations that need to be worked through before you introduce it. Drug and alcohol abuse by employees can cause quite expensive issues for businesses that range from lost productivity to injuries and to a rise in claims for health insurance. Drugs and drinking among … [Read more...]
Apple became the first trillion-dollar company in August of 2018. One reason for its success is the cult-like status it has achieved among its devoted customers. Another reason is the secretive, demanding and highly productive work culture that Steve Jobs created. Other incredibly successful companies have managed to build a cult-like following among their employees and … [Read more...]
Professional employees are an asset for every company. Those people make your business flourish by carrying out high-quality work. However, as more and more opportunities arise on the job market, it’s become easy to have your best employee lured away by competitors. Keeping good employees from leaving the company is simple when you have a flexible mindset and know how to manage … [Read more...]
Many people, including both celebrities and private individuals, are now speaking out about sexual harassment. As victims file cases, offenders are facing serious consequences and hefty fines. Just because there are no complaints made at your office doesn’t mean it’s free from harassment. Often, employees don't speak up about the harassment they experience they experience or … [Read more...]
With thousands of companies within the industry, your aim is to have your business at the top-of-mind when the top employees are looking to attain a position within the field. Ultimately, you wish to accumulate the best potential employees into the company’s candidate pool. Here are 6 great ways to attract the best employees for your company. Attractive Work Culture To … [Read more...]
In many companies, corporate culture takes a backseat—until something goes wrong. When I sit down with CEOs to help them deconstruct the question “How did we get here?”, one simple regret is uttered every time. With the benefit of hindsight, that wise CEO says, “I wish I had paid attention to our culture from the start.” By contrast, those who lead top companies understand the … [Read more...]
According to Villanova University, only 30% of US workers are engaged and inspired at work. That means that 70% of employees are disengaged and uninspired at work. If you let that happen at your business, you could lose productivity. This can impact the quality of your product and, therefore, your profit. To help you get those 70% motivated, here are some techniques you can use … [Read more...]
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