Managing to Strengths
Job of the Dead.
This business owning stuff can be scary and almost unrealistic at times. Kind of like a movie, right?! A horror movie! Well, let’s compare the comparable and see what kind of movie your business is or at least the majority of small businesses. 1. Regulations, rules, being in-charge, payroll etc. can be compared to monsters of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The X-Files of HR
In the weird realm of HR there are more important things than vacations and payroll although, those are important, you, as a business owner, need to worry about other things. Things like, compliancy, hiring/firing, ALL facets dealing with employees, and running your business compliantly. Don’t we love those little aliens of running a business. They [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )That’s so gay!
We have all seen the commercial that says, “That’s so Emma and Julia!” Well this post is not about that or anything dealing with being homosexual or dumb, it has to do with diversity in the workplace… Do you have it? You want to make sure that upon hiring (which most places do) you have [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Don’t hire a Winona Ryder.
Winona Ryder is no stranger to controversy and her getting caught stealing in 2001 was actually a surprise because she is classified as a Hollywood starlet. This just goes to show that anyone has the potential to steal. So how do business owners avoid hiring someone that could possibly steal? Well following proper hiring processes [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )N’Sync’s got nothing on us.
For many when you think of N’Sync you think of a successful boy band, well what I am speaking of is the N’Sync song “Bye Bye Bye.” And you will see why it is appropriate for today’s post. As business owners and management we are sometimes faced with the difficulty of firing people. If you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Who’s your daddy?
I work with a lot of business owners who tell me that the aspect of having employees is one of the most difficult situations they face as business owners. However, having employees is a necessity if you want your business to grow. Business owners typically have the natural tendency to try and do it all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The IQuack Test.
So, now you are thinking you can handle this HR stuff. It’s not so hard. Just to test yourself read through the three questions below and determine if all your HR ducks are in a row. 1. Do you have written policies that govern your employees? 2. Do your employees consistently meet your expectations? 3. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Where are your HR balls?
So you’re a business owner or manager and you’re super excited to be responsible for the human resource (HR) functions in your business. As you jump in to this area of managing your human capital there are a few basic things you need to know about HR. Some of the most important aspects of HR [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )SHRM Conference Uplifts.
The 2009 SHRM conference is off to great start. Starting off with Jack Welch yesterday and then listening to more great speakers today thus far it has been educational and uplifting. While the economy might have hurt the numbers of conference goers, there is no downtrend in enthusiasm of all these professionals together. Where it [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rainmaker Classes that could help your business.
Since C&S are title sponsors of Rainmakers (and good sports to fellow businesspeople) we wanted to share with our readers some classes that are coming up that could be beneficial to you and your business. Check them out! Both classes are Tuesday – Chris from 12:30 – 2 and Ellen from 3 – 5 12 [...]
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