Regardless of industry, and whether you have 1 or 1,000 employees, we all face the possibility that workplace violence could enter our...

Virtually everywhere I’ve worked, there’s been at least one toxic employee.  If you don’t work with one, you’ve certainly heard of...

When’s the last time you thought about the meaning of a productive meeting? I was reading an article this weekend about “bad” meetings,...

What are you doing to encourage leadership in your staff?  Regardless of experience level, all staff can utilize leadership skills in...

As news of layoffs, tariffs, potential recension, and other information bombards us, how do managers help staff in uncertain times? ...

Having recently returned to work, I am reminded what it means to take time off.  Ironically, I started writing this a couple of weeks ago...

It can be easy to tell someone they’re doing a good job, but performance feedback for someone who’s not working to expectations is much...

As individuals start setting goals, what can managers do to set expectations for success? Are we simply assuming our employees will take...

Unfortunately, getting scammed is a real possibility these days, so we need to talk with employees about scams and how they can affect...

As we get closer to the holidays, cold and flu season, how do managers deal with absenteeism?  We’re at a time of year when there are...

As we get closer to the end of the calendar year, managers need to make sure they’re helping each employee with their goals.  Regardless...

Why should companies provide education on employee benefits?  After all, employees know they need medical/dental/vision/life/other, and...

Most of us are aware of the different age groups currently in play on the job, but how should managers work with various generations and...

Why do managers need to consider kindness in working with employees? Of course, we should all treat each other with respect and...

Why should managers worry about employee budgeting and financial wellness?  September is the month to place an emphasis on payroll, with...

We talk about transparency and communication, but accountability is vital in running successful operations.  If we don’t hold ourselves...

We recently celebrated Women’s Equality Day and small businesses may wonder if they need to worry about pay equity?  I would hope most...

Some business owners/leaders may wonder if safety is an issue for small business (depending on the industry of course).  But setting the...

People may ask why they need an HR Consultant for a small business, especially if you have no or very few employees. Let's look at what...