Some articles are just so “vintage” they’re worth a repost! This article is courtesy of Bob Scribner (who founded Executive Advantage 34 years ago) and is a classic Bob article. We invite you to read, share it with others or even reach out to meet with us! “I can’t!!!” These two words drive me nutty… …
Is docking pay for snow-day absences an option?
Some of us LOVE four seasons – you need to if you live in the Mid-West, if you want to “live happy”. (And lately, it feels more like the frozen arctic to some of us!) However, managing staffing during inclement weather, honestly, can be not so fun AND there are some legalities to be aware…
Taking Advantage of a Low Labor Market – An Employees Perspective
“So, you’re a professional employee?” accompanied by a few chuckles and knee smacks is often what I hear after speaking with most business owners about my “career”. Often these conversations are relaxed, but many times end with an odd tension built through misunderstanding and mixed emotions, leaving me as the employee discouraged. I’m writing this simple blog to help both sides of the aisle understand why hiring/being a Professional Employees is indispensable.
Alleviating Office Worry and Stress
Are you a person in management who carries the responsibility for your organization’s productivity? If so, this article is for you. The subversive culprit is worry. I’d like to share a few thoughts about worry and it’s impact in an organization. Worry takes place when a person allows one’s mind to focus and remain focused…
Building Strong Teams and Managing a Workforce
To celebrate Labor Day 2022, the US Department of Labor (DOL) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have been moving forward with their agenda to assist employees in unionizing and partnering with the Small Business Association to train employers in how to support these issues. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman commented, and rightly so, “Building…