I’ve never met a business owner who felt good about firing employees. Even when the employee deserved to be let go for excessive tardiness, ineffective work product, or countless other justifiable reasons to terminate employment, the owners I’ve spoken with have shared how they struggle with the …
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6 Qualities Employees Look for In a “Perfect” Boss
Before I started my own freelance writing service, I worked for a few different employers, whether in my full-time day job in the courts or my part-time gigs that I often used to help supplement my income. While most of my bosses were okay, only one stands in my mind as being truly exceptional. In …
How to Fire an Employee That Isn’t Working Out
There is wisdom in the old business adage “Fire fast, hire slowly.” You will not regret the time you spend interviewing and talking to references for that important new hire. However, you may regret hanging on to a less than stellar employee for too long. Keep in mind that many employees need a …
Why Showing Your Employees Appreciation is a Good Idea (and the Best Ways to Do It)
Most small business owners put a lot of stock into picking just the right employees for their company. They take the time to interview them, answering any questions they may have about the business or position with a smile on their face. Then, once hired, they provide top quality training and …
Managing Millennials: An Interview with Joanie Connell
In this episode of Monday Morning Radio, host Dean Rotbart talks with Dr. Joanie Connell, President and CEO of Flexible Work Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in leadership development, as well as in preparing youth for work and life. In this interview, she focuses on Millennials …
Turning Passion into a Profession: 5 Questions with Porsha Vogt, Owner of Golden Care
Porsha Vogt, owner of an in-home senior care agency in the San Diego, California area, talks about how she got started in the elder care industry and what it takes to succeed. What are the primary service(s) or product(s) that your business provides? Golden Care provides in-home care. We hire …