Jun 22

Preventing Summer Slump in the Workplace

Summer Slump: Is It Real? Summer is a time for relaxing in the sun near a beautiful body of water, not for working. At least that is what we are conditioned to think as children. However, life as an adult is very different, with most of us finding ourselves in... read more →
  • June 22, 2021
Jun 08

Is Your Small Business a Great Place to Work?

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Finding and retaining the best talent for your company is not an easy task. During the recent recession, many people were desperately looking for a job, with many willing to take what they could get. However, as the economy has improved and the makeup of the workforce has changed, many... read more →
  • June 8, 2021
May 18

Is Your Employee Handbook Missing Something Important?

The Art Of An Employee Handbook Writing an employee handbook is a daunting task for most employers. That's why many include only the most basic policies. However, this may not be enough to properly inform your employees and protect you. To more proactively reduce your risk as an employer, consider revamping... read more →
  • May 18, 2021
May 04

Why It Pays to Retain Good Employees

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Retaining Employees- Is This Crucial? Although reports can't agree on one price, most estimates put the cost of losing an employee at two times that of the employee’s annual salary. In addition, that cost can rise quickly if we are talking about replacing executives. Why It Costs So Much to... read more →
  • May 4, 2021
Apr 20

Where to Find Your Next Great Employee

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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 →
  • April 20, 2021
Apr 06

Are You Leading or Managing Your Employees?

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 →
  • April 6, 2021
Mar 23

Creating an Employee Recognition Program

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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 →
  • March 23, 2021
Mar 09

The Best Boss: What Your Employees Want From You

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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 →
  • March 9, 2021
Feb 23
Feb 09

The Performance Review Process: Making It Work at Your Company

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 →
  • February 9, 2021