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Your Guide to Terminating Employees
It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. Our expert tells you how to professionally--and legally--fire an employee.
Selecting the Best Manager
When filling a management position, should you promote from within or hire an outsider? Our expert weighs the pros and cons.
Successful Succession Planning
When it's time to think about retiring from your business, these tips will help you find the best person to take over your job.
Bringing In a New Manager
Follow these nine tips when introducing an outsider as a manager to make the transition smooth for everyone.
Inspiring Creativity in Your Employees
Don't think of your employees as very creative? Here's why it's important to encourage them to think outside the box.
Teaching Good Customer Service
Follow these tips to ensure that all your employees understand the value of good customer service.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Delegate
Find out why sharing your responsibilities and authority with employees is essential for business success.
When Family Members Work Together
Follow these tips to manage employees who also happen to be kin.
Improving Employee Morale
Squash negative attitudes in the workplace and get your employees motivated again.
Successfully Screening Job Candidates
Follow these tips to ensure your interviews net you the best hire.
Building Morale
Don't underestimate how essential this intangible element is to your company's success.
The Right Time for a Raise
Take these factors into consideration the next time your employees ask for more compensation.
Dealing With Change
Help your entire organization embrace change by considering these key questions.
When to Fire Problem Employees
Before you cut them loose, find out if it's possible to turn their performance around.
How to Handle an Overbearing Board of Directors
If your board is trying to run your business, it's time to take charge of the situation.
Selecting the Best CEO for Your Company
Ask these questions to find out if prospective executives will fit with your culture.
Establishing an Employee Review System
By setting clear standards and involving employees in the review process, your entire company can benefit from formal appraisals.
Preventing Miscommunication in Your Business
Follow these steps to ensure communication within your company is at its strongest.
The Challenges of Mixing Business With Friendship
Tips for motivating a poor-performing employee who's also a friend and investor
Ensuring Employees Get the Credit They Deserve
When employees aren't properly recognized, your company can suffer.
Dealing With a Confrontational Employee
Working together with your employees can help put an end to negative behavior.
Hiring the Right Employees for Your Business
Follow these steps to ensure the best person for the job is also the best fit for your company.
Learning to Say What You Mean to Employees
Tips for making sure your suggestions and corrections are understood by everyone
How Much Turnover Is OK?
It's only natural you'll lose some employees now and then. Here's how to determine whether turnover is helping or hurting your business.
How to Handle a Poor-Performing Manager
Is your star employee falling short of expectations? It's time to step in and dissect the problem before your company falls apart at the seams.
Getting Employees to Help Each Other
It pays to create a corporate culture where employees willingly share their knowledge with one another.
How to Earn Employees' Respect
Tips for managing employees when you take over the family business
How to Foster Effective Teamwork
Dividing employees into teams can be great for your business--as long as you provide the proper direction.