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5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Encourage Retention of Stay-at-Home Workforce
With more workers at home than ever before, small businesses need to focus on retention. How can they keep their well-trained employees motivated? Hint: there may be some money involved. The Retention Problem Smart entrepreneurs…
Thinking About Diversity And Inclusion
The NY Times had a fascinating article: “Faces Of Power, 80% Are White As The Country Gets More Diverse.” There were a couple of interesting data points: Of the 25 highest value publicly traded companies…
5 Key Areas Where Business Policy Needs To Be Readdressed
For small and large business owners, the business policy is the heart and soul of their brand. Everything rests on their ability to create and implement effective policies in all areas of their business. It’s…
Workplace Health and Safety – What Are Employees Responsible For
The meaning of workplace health and safety may seem so obvious that it does not require any further explanation. However, when it involves the law, things may not as simple as they seem. In the…
Daily Habits Lead to Organizational Efficiency
Whether you lay out detailed instructions for the daily duties of your employees or you prefer to take a more free-rein approach to management, it’s extremely important that your employees develop the right habits. Here…
These 7 Graduate Programs Will Help You Become A Better Leader
As a small business owner, you may struggle to find ways to help you become a better business leader. Going to school is a big commitment, but it is one of the best ways to…
5 Ways to Get Your Small Business Active in Philanthropy
Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus/dragana991 Creative #1218067733 As part of the local business landscape, your small business provides valuable products and services, employs local individuals and supports a local economy. Philanthropic efforts give your…
How To Host A COVID-Safe Office Holiday Party
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, many workers have been left with no choice but to work from home for the majority of the year. And, with restrictions consistently coming out banning gatherings of six…
Diversity Is Critical, & Not For The Reasons We Think!
This is one of those posts that starts with an apology or a disclaimer. I hesitated writing it, because what I am writing can be so easily misinterpreted, or I may be very naive/poorly informed….
Employee Recognition: What, Why, & How to Use It Effectively
Employee recognition is the timely and professional acknowledgement of one’s short-term or long-term achievements with the company. Admit it. It feels good to be recognized. To be seen and heard. We have all been there…
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