Human Resources
Boys Will Not Be Boys
BY Nichole L. Torres
Lewdness and rudeness can be a mess for your business-even without mixed company.Off the Records
BY Steven C. Bahls
When it comes to what's in your employees' medical records, keep your questions to yourself. The less you know, the better.Need a Hand?
BY Nichole L. Torres
Sure, employees would be nice. But what kind and what for?Keep Mail-Handling Employees Safe
BY Laura Tiffany
Even if you don't think your business is a potential anthrax target, your employees' safety is still your top priority.Starting a Retirement Plan with SEP-IRA
BY Mie- Yun Lee
Intimidated by retirement plans? A SEP-IRA offers you and your employees a simple way to plan for the future.Do I Need a Sexual Harassment Policy?
It's not a legal requirement, but that doesn't make it any less of a good idea.Hold Your Fire
BY Nichole L. Torres
You can save your company without laying off all your employees. Try these options.Pay Up
BY C. J. Prince
When the minimum wage rises, will small businesses get the downside?Control Issues
BY Chris Penttila
Is one of your employees building an empire right under your nose?What Goes Around . . .
BY Steven C. Bahls
Making promises to employees and then giving them the boot? They'll be back--carrying lawsuits that could damage your company.Revamping Your Bonus Program
You've offered incentives, but your employees aren't meeting their goals. We'll help you fix your bonus program.Managing Peace of Mind
Now more than ever, this task should be your top priority.The Rippling Effects of the Terrorist Attacks
Businesses affected by the tragedy of September 11 find grieving and rebuilding are the only ways to ensure life goes on.Reassuring Employees After Layoffs
BY Rod Walsh
You've laid off part of your staff. Now how can you convince those remaining that your company will survive?Dealing With the Human Side of Crisis
7 actions you can take now in response to this national tragedyBreaking Through "Us Vs. Them"
You and your employees are a team--so make sure you're acting like one.To Fire or Not to Fire a Problem Employee
He's brought your company to success, but he's making everyone around him miserable. What are your options?Who Hired Pottymouth?
BY Peter Kooiman
Everybody's talking dirty these days. Is cursing out of control in your workplace?Communicating With Employees
BY Nichole L. Torres
In your quest to make your start-up fly, don't forget about the people who are helping you get things done.Practice "Hands-Off" Management
BY Rod Walsh
Let go of some time-sucking duties, and see what you can really get accomplished.Supervising Salespeople
Lay down the rules--and put their commissions on the line.Fight the Urge to Talk, Talk, Talk
You know you need to listen more. So how do you do it? Here are 4 easy ways to sharpen your listening skills.Just Doing Their Jobs
BY Chris Penttila
What do you do with the employee who says "That's not my job"?Stay-In Contract
BY Steven C. Bahls
Drawing up employment contracts can help retain key employees and protect your trade secrets-but beware of the drawbacks.Appraising the Performance Appraisal
If you've got something to say to employees, spit it out--don't wait for their annual reviews.Can You Lead by Listening?
Don't turn a deaf ear to employees in your quest to be the Big Cheese.Ads by Google
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