Employees are the backbone of any business. That’s why disengaged employees are a death sentence for your company. But how do you, as a business owner or manager, make sure your employees stay committed to their work, their coworkers, and your business, in general? Believe it or not, your competition can teach you a thing or two about employee relations. (Tweet this) School’s in session for employee engagement.
Human Resources
8 Employee Recruitment Myths Preventing You From Finding the Best
Employees are just as important to a business as the products and services being sold. This is why it’s so vital to carry out effective recruitment tactics. Surprisingly, it is possible to segment potential workers based on certain characteristics and specifics. Here’s a quick look at few myths about employee recruitment that prevent you from finding the best workers.
A 2-Minute Guide to the ObamaCare Supreme Court Ruling
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a significant provision of Obamacare. The Supreme Court confirmed that health insurance tax subsidies will continue to be available in both the state and federally-run Health Insurance Marketplaces. This decision is a huge win for small business owners and employees across the country. What was the case all about and why does it matter to small businesses?
4 Common Small Business Mistakes That Lead to Employee Lawsuits
Lawsuits are filed against small businesses far too often—many of which are due to easily avoidable human resources mistakes that aren’t seen until it’s too late. Many of these lawsuits involve current or past employees who believe they have some kind of “dirty laundry” on the business, or think they can turn a minor grievance into a major payday. In fact, almost 75 percent of all litigation against corporations today involves employment disputes.Over 40 percent of these lawsuits are filed against smaller employers (15–100 employees).
How to Tap Into the Talents of Baby Boomers in Your Small Business
Baby Boomers are one of five generations you’re likely to have in your small business—alongside the Traditionalists, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z employees. Catering to all of these generations isn’t easy; it requires you to tailor your policies and management practices to suit the needs of each group. Baby Boomers, who are likely in leadership roles within your company, aren’t retiring just yet. It’s in your best interest to accommodate their needs just as much as the younger generations.
How to Evaluate if It’s Time to Offer Health Benefits
When you start a new business and hire your first employees, health benefits are not at the top of your list. You’re focused on fine tuning your business plan and generating revenue. However, as your company puts down its roots and starts to grow, there comes a time when health benefits become a consideration.
5 Steps to Avoid the High Cost of Employee Turnover
In a recent article, we talked about job-related frustrations experienced by employees. Those frustrations included “not sharing about salary and benefits”, and “not having a culturally diverse and gender diverse leadership teams.” In this article, we are addressing the consequences of those mistakes and others—employee turnover.
What Benefits Do Employees Really Want?
As a small business owner, the ideal situation is to recruit and retain top quality employees who feel satisfied with their work, positive about their pay, and have a desire to be long time contributors. You want them to feel loyal to your company and advocate for your small business. Individuals like these are the ones to get and keep! So how do you make that happen?