management

The Pain of Termination

The high cost of a problem employee can be significant in terms of direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include compensation, legal...

Benefits of Fractional Human Resources

Are you a small business owner considering hiring a Human Resources professional? You may be wondering if it's worth the investment. Or,...

Unlocking the Benefits of a Positive Company Culture: How to Make Happier, More Productive Teams

In today's world the phrase “business as usual” no longer means a relentless grind and tough work conditions. Today, business owners,...

What is management, and why do we need it?

According to the Oxford dictionary, management is the process of dealing with or controlling things or people. Why? Well, people create...

Employee Handbooks: An Essential Standard or Unnecessary Cost

Employee handbooks are a vital component of any business, whether small or large. There are many reasons why an employee handbook is so...

You Did It…Now What?

You did it! You got your company up and running, and you made your dream a reality…now what? It is easy to think that the most...

Job Aids: Worthwhile Investment or Time Consuming Busy work

What is a job aid, and is it worth the time to create? Is it simply instructions on how to do a job, a departmental SOP? It can be in...

A Common Mistake in Managing

I have held management positions in both the private sector as well as the public sector. Although they both have very different...