101 People Problems Solved
Problem #1
How can I use Internet to find and hire the best employees?
How entrepreneurs are using social networking, blogging and other internet tools to hire the best employees.MOTIVATION
Problem #65
What are some ways to keep employees engaged and productive?
Follow these tips to power up the performance of your employees and your company.- What are some cheap ways to motivate my team?
- Is it important for my employees to like me?
Problem #55
Problem #59
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BENEFITS
Problem #68
Do I get tax breaks for employee benefits?
Save your employees and your business money by providing fringe benefits.- How do I implement voluntary benefits for my employees?
- How can I implement a performance based pay structure?
Problem #71
Problem #73
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HIRING
Problem #2
Should I hire people like me?
'Mirror-hiring' has its positives, but a diverse work force can enhance innovation and productivity.- How do a build a great support team?
- How do I recruit top talent?
Problem #5
Problem #6
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FIRING
Problem #22
How do I get rid of an employee who doesn't jive with the company culture?
4 tips to help you get rid of people who don't jive with the company culture.- What issues should I consider before firing an employee?
- How do I appease employees after firing their favorite co-worker?
Problem #26
Problem #28
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COMPANY CULTURE
Problem #44
How can I make sure my employee's moral compasses are in the right place?
Lessons to be learned from 2 cringe-worthy stories of dishonesty.- How can I maintain core values even in times of uncertainty?
- Can an employee be let go after returning from a workers' compensation claim?
Problem #45
Problem #43
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PRODUCTIVITY
Problem #89
What's the best way to boost productivity?
Do high-yield activities while your energy is highest and save e-mail for low-energy periods.- How do I use praise and criticism to motivate employees without alienating them?
- What can employees do to be more productive during the day?
Problem #90
Problem #92
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LEGAL
Problem #98
- Is a severance package with an attached non-compete clause legal?
- What are the advantages of non-compete agreements?
Problem #99
Problem #100
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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Problem #83
How can I use discussion to defuse conflicts?
Difficult dialogues annot be avoided. They can, however, be useful and beneficial.- Design A Conflict Resolution System
- How can I manage conflict positively?
Problem #85
Problem #86
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Solutions Index
- #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?
- #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?
- #39 What should I do when I catch an employee doing something great?
- #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?
- #43 Can an employee be let go after returning from a workers' compensation claim?
- #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?
- #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 How can I use discussion to defuse conflicts?
- #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?
- #89 What's the best way to boost productivity?
- #90 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 How do I measure employee productivity?
- #94 What's the best way to prioritize projects for maximum productivity?
- #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?
- #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?