With health care costs on the rise, many companies are looking for affordable, scalable and innovative options for engaging their employees and keeping them healthy, happy and productive. Indeed, problems such as diabetes, carpal tunnel […]
In today’s tough economic climate, more people are deciding to pursue their dreams by starting their own businesses. This entrepreneurial dream comes with promises of freedom and fulfillment, but as many people come to learn, […]
Trying to make your business more profitable? Well, then you’ve probably tried to make your business more efficient or invent a new product. However, studies have shown that a much better way for companies to […]
Typically, finding the right person for the job is easier said than done, and for small- and medium-sized businesses, this is especially true. Once you wade through the resumes and interview promising candidates, a standard […]
Workplace violence is a growing problem, and every business, no matter how big or small, is especially vulnerable due to the current economic conditions. Simply defined, workplace violence is the violence or the threat of […]
Much has been written about the importance of emotional intelligence, or EQ, over the past couple of decades. It’s been shown to relate to better performance across industries and occupations, ranging from sales to leadership, […]
Ever notice how everything you touch these days just seems to turn into an HR issue? Or perhaps you feel as though your title of president has slowly been replaced with the more descriptive title […]
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career; I’ve lost almost 300 games; 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot— and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in […]
Going from an engaged workforce to an entangled organization Engaged. That word is thrown around almost unanimously to describe the type of employee most businesses aspire to have: the engaged employee. What’s wrong with an […]
I call my firing a Humpty Dumpty moment. I had built a wall of pride, ego and power between myself and the employees I had been asked to lead. […]
When you think of your favorite sports team, do you think of everything they put in to win the game? The coach’s strategy, how he or she chose the players, the trainers pushing the athletes […]
Employee legal issues are a hidden cost and they may be costing you a fortune. If your employees are struggling with legal problems, they can easily become your headache, too. CCH, a leading provider of […]
The use of incentives is often overlooked as an effective way to increase market share in a shrinking economy. Productivity-based, excess profit incentives can be designed with no upfront cost. Better yet, they are paid […]
“I’m looking forward to seeing the results of our work when I return from my two week vacation in Hawaii.” The coughing and sputtering sounds that broke the silence came from one of the vice […]
It may be more practical than you think One of the biggest challenges for owners of closely held businesses is finding a way to turn their equity in a business into cash for retirement or […]
The Carson J. Spencer foundation combats suicide with innovation and entrepreneurship On December 7, 2004, Carson J. Spencer, a talented and successful Denver-based businessman and entrepreneur, took his own life. Nineteen days later, the 2004 […]
It’s no secret that there has been sweat building up underneath soon-to-be-graduates’ mortarboards since the economy’s demise in 2008. As 1.7 million students graduate with their bachelor’s degrees in the winter-spring session, according to the […]
It’s an ongoing challenge for many small business owners in virtually every sector of the economy: figuring out how to motivate and retain employees who are essential to the company’s success without granting them an actual ownership stake. […]
Gaining a better understanding of your employees can help you achieve business success. Think back to the day you decided to run your own business, be your own boss, control your own destiny. Recall the […]
The room was filled with silent suspense. At one end of the long conference table sat the great coach. His large, muscular arms were crossed over his barrel chest. His head was tilted slightly forward. […]
In September 2009, a certain job fair drew a crowd of more than 8,000 hopefuls even though only 26 companies were hiring. With unemployment at record highs around 10 percent throughout the country, it’s an […]
Lee Iacocca once said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, they won’t get you anywhere.” Indeed, effective communication skills are vital for success in business and in your given […]
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