5 HR Solutions for Recognizing Employees That Won’t Break The Bank

HR SolutionsAll right, so you want to do some employee recognition and make sure people who work hard get properly rewarded—that’s a great idea. Most employees want to know that their efforts on your behalf are noticed, and few things are more depressing than the belief that the company doesn’t care about them. Even better, knowing recognition is possible can help other employees work harder—and the end result will be a major gain for the company.

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Connect Your Way to Business Growth Through Social Media

Charles Dickens must have been thinking of social media when he so eloquently said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

Without a doubt, social media levels the playing field for all businesses—large and small. It amplifies the “best of times” (and tools) for business growth for smaller business enterprises.

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Want to Reduce High Employee Turnover in Your Small Business?

When running your own business, it’s imperative that you keep up to date with today’s latest labor availability rates. You’ll also want to look at your turnover rate and see how it compares with your competitors.

Fortunately, no matter what your turnover rate is, there are tools you can use to increase employee retention within your company. Here’s a quick look at the causes of high turnover rates and how to avoid them.

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Lifelong Learning: An Essential Ingredient for Entrepreneurs Eyeing Business Growth

In my first career as a registered nurse (RN), taking additional courses following graduation was expected. Plus, it was important. Let’s face it—who wants an RN unfamiliar with the latest heart monitoring technology caring for a loved one during a health crisis. Not me! Ongoing learning was so important that it was rewarded with continuing education units (CEUs) often required for re-licensing.

Nurses, of course, aren’t the only professionals bound by the imperative of continuing their education. Attorneys, tax professionals, physicians, and engineers are only a few professions that require ongoing education to maintain their licensure.

And then there are entrepreneurs…

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