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Getting Your Message Across
These 10 tips will help you touch base with your employees consistently and effectively.
10 HR Resolutions for 2008
This year, make it your goal to become a better manager. Here's how.
Conducting Employee Reviews
Employee reviews should benefit both of you. Here's how to make the most of them.
Rewarding Employees Creatively
If you don't have the money for large bonuses or extravagant end-of-the-year parties, consider these methods to thank employees.
Conflict in the Workplace
Sometimes a lack of conflict can be just as bad as the alternative. It all depends on how you deal with it.
Getting the Most Out of Each Employee
Learning how to deal with different working styles is a sure way to improve productivity.
Can I Work From Home?
When an employee asks this question, having a company policy in place can make answering it much easier.
Summertime Business Dilemmas
When the kids are out of school, the parents sometimes become distracted employees.
Hiring a Summer Intern
Before taking on an intern, determine whether you have the time to make the experience successful for both of you.
How to Tell an Employee He Smells
As a business owner, you're going to have to deliver bad news every once in a while. Here's how to approach sensitive subjects without offending people.
When the Opposite Sex Joins the Office
Making sure your work environment is welcoming to employees of both genders requires vigilance.
Managing a Satellite Staff
Strong relationships and clearly outlined expectations make off-site workers part of successful whole.
Dealing With an Office Romance
When employees become romantically involved, should you anticipate trouble? Here's some real-world advice on the matter.
Creating Loyal Employees
When it comes to employee loyalty, the bottom line is, it's all about you. Here's what you can do to create a loyal staff.
The Pros and Cons of Job Sharing
Thinking about implementing a job-sharing program? Here’s what you need to consider before you do.
Conducting an Exit Interview
Just why would you want to interview an employee who’s decided to quit? We’ll give you a few good reasons.
Managing an Independent Contractor
Smart tips on what to do--and what not to do--when it comes to hiring and managing contract employees
Getting Your Employees Excited Again
Your employees are bored with their repetitive tasks. What are you going to do about it?
10 Tips for Working With Family Members
Our employee management expert offers advice on what to do to keep it professional.
The Benefits of Flextime
With our personal lives busier than ever, offering flexible work options to your employees could be the best way to keep the good ones around.
The Toxic Entrepreneur
It's time to take a hard look at yourself to see if your behaviors and attitudes are creating a toxic environment at your company.
When Good Employees Go Bad
How do you handle formerly perfect employees who have turned into problems? This expert has some tips.
Mastering the Art of Influence
When it comes to getting your employees to do what you want, don't discount the effect of a positive impact.
How to Prevent--and Rescue--Burnt-Out Employees
Learn how to recognize the signs of burnout and pull unmotivated employees out of their rut.
Hiring New Employees
Need more help for your growing business? Our expert walks you through the hiring process from start to finish.
Appraising Employee Performance
Taking time to review your employees is important to their success and the success of your company. Follow these tips for developing effective appraisals.
Encouraging Employees to Speak Up
Open the lines of communication with this advice for making employees feel more comfortable speaking with you.
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.