Supervisors are some of the most important, if not the most important people in any company. They alone are the keys to getting the best from people, getting products out the door, maintaining quality control, motivating the workforce, and a host of other jobs that...
General Business
Why Safety Professionals Should Start Getting Personal
What do the following situations have in common? Here is a hint: all of these people are employed. 1. Henry has just had another fight with his wife Veronica. They haven't been getting along very well for some time now and this morning is no different than any other...
Why Does Everyone Want To Be An Entrepreneur?
Be successful! Get rich! Run your own business! These and other clarion calls to financial independence, power and success have been around for a long time. But have you noticed that they are more frequent now? Are you, too, finding them more attractive and enticing?...
Unfair Firings Can Be Costly
How to fairly terminate employees without incurring lawsuits.
Tips For Stopping The Rot
How do you know whether your firm is in trouble or not? This may sound like a stupid question, but you would be surprised at the number of managers and chief executive officers who fail to realize they are in trouble until it's too late. There often are signs that...
The Sting of the Salary Review
How to conduct effective salary reviews.
The Fair Way To Fire Employees
A discussion of fair practices for employee terminations.
The Business of Business Writing
How to write for business.
The Art of Managing Difficult People
How to be a good manager, deal with “problem” employees and not lose your mind in the process.
Strategic Planning Pays Off
Why strategic planning is so important to success in business.