101 People Problems Solved

#1 How can I use Internet to find and hire the best employees?
#2 Should I hire people like me?
#3 How can I interview potential employees for integrity?
#4 What are some signs not to hire the person I'm interviewing?
#5 How do a build a great support team?
#6 How do I recruit top talent?
#7 How can I make sure to put employees first?
#8 How do I maximize my best employees?
#9 How can I use emotional intelligence during the hiring process?
#10 How do I make sure I have all the information necessary to hire the right employee?
#11 What can I learn from the first impression during the hiring process?
#12 What can I learn from a recruit's personal brand?
#13 How can I determine if a recruit has passion for my product or industry?
#14 Should I administer a test to find out if a recruit can actually handle the job responsibilities?
#15 Is it OK to ask a colleague to interview a recruit?
#16 How can I increase my odds of interviewing success and hire a great candidate who will contributes to my company's health for the long term?
#17 What steps can I take to make sure I handle hiring intelligently?
#18 How can I make sure I create clear job descriptions?
#19 Should I get interview training?
#20 How important is it to conduct background checks?
#21 How important is it to have an employee handbook?

#22 How do I get rid of an employee who doesn't jive with the company culture?
#23 How can I avoid a mismatch when hiring an employee?
#24 What do I need to watch out for when disciplining or firing an employee?
#25 How do I document poor performance?
#26 What issues should I consider before firing an employee?
#27 How do I avoid discrimination accusations when firing an employee?
#28 How do I appease employees after firing their favorite co-worker?
#29 How can I let go of an employee tactfully while avoiding legal liabilities?
#30 What's the right way to let an employee go?
#31 What's the best way to fire an employee without making a scene?
#43 Can an employee be let go after returning from a workers' compensation claim?

#46 How can I motivate my employees?
#47 What really motivates employees to be the most productive?
#48 Does money motivate employees to be productive?
#49 How far should I go to keep my employees happy?
#50 How does ignoring conflict affect productivity?
#51 Is it true that some people just aren't motivated?
#52 Do being smart and being motivated go hand in hand?
#53 What are some simple things I can do to motivate my team?
#54 How can I get my employees to be more productive?
#55 What are some cheap ways to motivate my team?
#56 How can I let my employees know I care about them?
#57 How can I create quality relationships with my employees?
#58 What's one thing I can do after layoffs to boost morale?
#59 Is it important for my employees to like me?
#60 How does building positive relationships with employees benefit my bottom line?
#61 What's the benefit of maintaining positive employee relationships even during a recession?
#62 What can I do to bridge the boss-employee gap?
#63 How can I get my employees excited again?
#64 How do I prevent employee burn-out and rescue those already experiencing it?
#65 How do I identify signs of burnout in my employees?
#66 What are some ways to keep employees engaged and productive?
#67 Is an "Employee of the Month" program a good way to boost productivity?

#68 Do I get tax breaks for employee benefits?
#69 Should I get rid of my 401(k) plan?
#70 Should I offer my employees fringe benefits?
#71 How do I implement voluntary benefits for my employees?
#72 How can I reduce employee benefits with little backlash?
#73 How can I implement a performance based pay structure?
#74 What's the best way to keep comp costs down?
#75 Can I offer my employees perks in lieu of a raise?
#76 Should I offer my top employees more flexibility in their schedules?
#77 How important is recognition for a job well done?
#78 Can I offer employees individually customized perks based on performance?
#79 What are some low-cost employee perks?
#80 Can I force an employee to use sick time?
#81 Can I implement mandatory furloughs for select employees?
#82 How do I calculate a pay increase for an exceptional employee?

#83 What's the best way to deal with a difficult employee?
#84 What's a low-conflict way to resolve conflict?
#85 How can I implement a system for conflict resolution?
#86 How can I manage conflict positively?
#87 How can I manage conflict and improve employee morale?
#88 How do I handle a formerly good employee who has turned into a problem?

#44 How can I make sure my employee's moral compasses are in the right place?
#45 How can I maintain core values even in times of uncertainty?
#95 How can I ensure that my employees are providing clients the best possible customer service?
#96 What can I do to make sure unhappy employees aren't alienating customers?

#89 What's the best way to boost productivity?
#90 How do I use praise and criticism to motivate employees without alienating them?
#39 How do I use praise and criticism to motivate employees without alienating them?
#91 Does the golden rule of treating people the way you want to be treated work in business?
#92 What can employees do to be more productive during the day?
#93 What's the best way to deal with a difficult employee?
#94 What's the best way to prioritize projects for maximum productivity?

#97 How can I protect my company from discrimination lawsuits and other legal liabilities?
#98 How can I make sure I don't lose my best employees to the competition?
#99 Is a severance package with an attached non-compete clause legal?
#100 What are the advantages and disadvantages of non-compete agreements?
#101 Am I required to provide workman's' comp?
#32 What mistakes should I avoid during the hiring and firing process?
#33 What's the best way to handle the discharge process and avoid legal liabilities?
#34 How do I protect myself from overtime violations?
#35 What steps can I take to protect myself during layoffs?
#36 Does my employee handbook give me enough authority?
#37 What are some tips for treating my employees with respect during the termination process?
#38 What do I do when two employees start dating or break up?
#40 What do I do when a laid-off worker turns vengeful?
#41 What do I do when an employee's substance abuse problem becomes obvious?
#42 What should I do when an employee is taking advantage of company money or equipment?