People, Not Numbers
People, not numbers The death of performance reviews may be closer than you think. The fast-changing dynamics of managing people have some major companies ditching annual performance reviews. Market forces and technology changes make yearly reviews to correct employee behavior and skill an anachronism and a change toward employee development a better fit for […]
Trying New Selling Tactics
Sales can get repetitive and even the top sales professional can become bored or discouraged. Insurance isn’t exactly a “sexy” product. So, why not try something new – for your mental wellbeing and your bottom line. Social media isn’t going away. If you’re a late adopter, there are plenty of fresh ways to attract customers and […]
Apps Help Business Travelers
With everyone on social media, actual travel has been eliminated. Right? Travel is still a necessity in business, whether the cost is to a company or an individual ‑ and is expensive. Some HR managers and salespeople are turning to Airbnb and other applications, not only to save money but, to give travels a comfortable […]
Tired Employees
After a survey of over 2,000 workers performed in early 2018, the National Safety Council pointed to fatigue as a factor in 13 percent of workplace accidents, which negatively impacted 90 percent of employers. Additionally, 32 percent of employers report injuries and near-accidents due to tired workers. Employers with 1,000 workers may lose over […]
Political Talk at Work
Politically, division is at a high mark. But how should an HR professional handle political debates at work? Keeping a delicate balance between free speech, hostile work environments, and productivity is a real challenge for any organization. Most agree that you can’t keep politics completely out of the workplace – and banning political talk can […]
HR – How to Celebrate and Build Inclusion
Human resource managers are the gatekeepers of corporate culture and are responsible for the organization’s event calendar. There’s a right way to celebrate and a wrong way. When planning events, you may want to be sensitive to diverse employees and our society as a whole. Hosting a Christmas party or an Easter celebration is iffy. […]
Sales, Small Changes Big Returns
Sales is a numbers game, but at times, you need to step back and reassess your strategies and goals. To get the biggest return on your efforts, a few tweaks may help you meet and exceed those numbers. When competition for your product is fierce, distinguish yourself. Ask yourself what you stand for and why. […]
The most common HR challenges and how to handle them.
Human resource pros have seen it all, but it’s always a good idea to be reminded of some of the most common challenges HR managers face and how handling these challenges professionally and effectively can keep the company in balance. According to Natural HR, the following are the most common hurdles: Tricky employee questions HR […]
Making the Most of Summer Interns
Internships are a great way to introduce smart, talented potential employees into the company. Interns get valuable career experience and exposure to your company. However, managing interns isn’t the same as managing employees. A structured internship program can make the experience a good one for the intern and the company. Some companies accept interns to […]
No Need to Sweat Summer Dress Code Policies
Spring has arrived along with flowers, greening trees and grass, and thinner, shorter and lighter fabrics in the workplace are inevitable. Temperatures, depending on where you are, are rising, as are the chances of inappropriate dress in the workplace. Summer dress can be a subconscious signal to employees to dress down. Employees can look more […]