When you are an employer, one of the most difficult parts of running a company can be the management of employees. Here is an article about the right and wrong ways to handle contract terminations and layoffs when they are unavoidable.
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Photo by grantlairdjr. WSJ: A growing number of professionals are using social media to build a personal, public identity—a brand of their own—based on their work. Think of an accountant who writes a widely read blog about auditing, or a sales associate who has attracted a big following online by tweeting out his store’s latest
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Know a person at work that would be perfect for The Heinz Ketchup Award for always making others wait? How about “The Human Vulture Award For Eating Anything Found Lying Around” for the person always stealing your lunch? Small businesses are looking for ways to cut thelr budgets and one of the first thlngs to
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Are you an expert at hiring the perfect employee? Do you want to me on television? A major cable TV network and Stone & Co. Entertainment are looking for the perfect industry leading professional to star in a new television pilot set in the high stakes world of business. The project will focus on the
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Zeebiz.com: Around 70 percent employees wish for more entrepreneurial experience at their jobs, according to a new US survey. In a survey by a financial services firm, 70 percent of workers said they wished their jobs provided them with experience that could be used if they wanted to start their own business. However, only 15
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Chron.com: Before putting an ad in the paper, think about whether you’re really ready to become a boss. If a solo practice provides you with a comfortable living and an enjoyable lifestyle, you might want to stay a one-person shop. Be realistic about your personality and skill set. Being your own boss is one thing;
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An increase in minimum wage may mean paying employees more for doing the same job, but that does not mean it is without its benefits. The Huffington Post recently looked at reasons why you should embrace the change. According to some estimates, many minimum wage employees will leave employment for a 5 or 10 cent
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Often entrepreneurs forget to set aside for their own retirement funds. However, our employees may want a retirement fund, and it is important for us to listen to their needs. A recent survey showed that only 10% of small businesses offer some type of retirement plan. The Harris Poll of 501 small business owners indicates
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What can a small business owner do to ensure that his employees remain committed and loyal to the company? One small business owner in Charleston, South Carolina thinks that cash will prevent his employees from walking. Dan Schneider, owner of SIB Development and Consulting, has offered a $50,000 bonus to any of his employees that
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Every great small business needs great employees to help guide it in the right direction. CBS has some ideas on what you should look for in a potential employee. The best small business employees: Feel “it’s all 8 hours to me.” I first heard the expression when I asked an employee to help me clean
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