Great Employees Are Hard To Come By If you own a small business, you’ve likely figured out how important your employees are to your success. The good ones are especially important, but where exactly do you find them? Sometimes employers get stuck in a hiring rut and only hire someone... read more →

Difference between leading and managing Being a leader is not something you learn overnight. One of the most important things to learn is when to actually lead and when you should step aside and let your employees play a more active role. Many managers struggle with this concept. There are several reasons... read more →

What's The Point Of An Employee Recognition Program? Employees want recognition. This is especially true for the employees who work hard for your company. An employee recognition program is a great way to show appreciation to these employees. Employee recognition programs initially began as a nice way to show appreciation.... read more →

What Does it Take To Be A Great Boss? As the owner and operator of your business, you have likely wondered “what makes a great boss?” There are a number of key characteristics great bosses share. The team at Optimum Employer Solutions, an HR outsourcing company, has gathered together some... read more →

Employee Appreciation Day Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday in March, so it's coming up! This special day is a great time to show your employees that you value them. A recent survey by Forbes reveals that the single most important practice managers and business owners can adopt for... read more →

What Is a Performance Evaluation? The annual employee performance evaluation process is a normal thing in the business world. Annual reviews offer organizations a chance to make sure that management and employees are on the same page in terms of business goals. Employees can also learn about issues that should... read more →

Winning Over A Top Candidate A good candidate will make a judgment about your organization before they walk through the door for that first interview. This is because good candidates research a company they are interested in working for. It is estimated that 74 percent of job seekers use the... read more →