Suggestions for EMPLOYERS hosting a SAFE and fun Holiday Party • Holiday events are meant to reward employees, build camaraderie and provide fun.• Establish a clear company policy that sets expectations regarding employee behavior at sponsored…
Push Back.During an interview a few years ago, I benignly asked a candidate, “Have you ever had to push back against a difficult manager?”He responded,“Once my no-good boss yelled at me and got all up…
Well, sort of.My degree in Marketing did not prepare me for my two careers, Retail Management and Human Resources. However, the college experience did prepare me with — or should I say introduced me to…
YES!College classes helped me realize my goal of being a high school football coach and director of live plays.. After spending the first seven years of my career doing that, I applied the leadership skills…
Yes – but in a circuitous way.When a colleague asked me to write on this topic, I thought to myself, “Man that was a long time ago!” I am so glad I do not have…
Before you begin a telecommuting program, ask your management team three questions:1) Does the job lend itself to a telecommuting arrangement?Is your company using a secure cloud system that the worker can log into easily?Does…
1. Hire the Right People for the JobIt may be tempting but don’t hire people you know for your open positions. Interview qualified, experienced professionals from outside your immediate circle. Make sure you check references…