Employees typically perform better when they view their occupation as more than just a means to an end. When workers feel that the job they are performing is important, they are more likely to put in extra time and effort. This goes beyond the call of duty. Emotional team engagement at work is better for […]
As a business owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. Employees, clients, customers and vendors all have different needs. If you’re spending an unreasonable amount of time dealing with human resources every month, it’s time to consider HR outsourcing. Instead of handling your HR tasks in-house, you can work with a third-party vendor to accomplish […]
The time may come when you decide your small business needs an HR professional. You can either hire an HR manager to join your team, or work with a company that specializes in outsourced HR management. Whatever route you choose, your professional will work alongside your company’s senior leadership to develop and implement strategies in […]
You’ve undoubtedly heard people complain, “That meeting could have been an email.” Often, however, staff meetings are necessary—they present an opportunity to communicate important ideas with your team and encourage feedback. Whether you’re providing new training, reinforcing the company’s vision or informing them of recent changes, staff meetings aren’t going anywhere. Here’s how to make […]
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of businesses have gotten a crash course in managing remote workers. As recently as December around 71 percent of workers were still operating on a remote basis, and in many cases, companies are finding that their employees are happier and more productive when working from home. Experts have predicted […]