A manager’s job is perhaps the most difficult and demanding job in any organization. Recently a manager described his job as the place where expectations and actions met and were realized. He described his responsibility to be putting the owner’s expectations into action and ensuring realization of the company’s vision. Think about it. Without these important…
One Size Fits All Management
“One size fits all” doesn’t work when it comes to managing people. People are, well, people with differing personalities, likes, dislikes, skills, genders, life experiences, and circumstances. It is no wonder managers and employees become frustrated with one another over such things as performance expectations, core values and culture. We’ve shared that nearly 80% of employee turnover…
Event at The Hatchery – Human Resources: The Basics – What do you need to know before adding your first employee?
Join us on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at The Hatchery in Columbia! We will be offering HR professional advice along with tips for adding employees to your team. Let’s face it. Most of us are in business because we have a dream. At some point for the business owner, that dream will…
“HR Tip: Always Read the Small Print” by John Q. Doe
“I don’t always read the small print and sometimes get stung for my lack of attention. As a small business owner I’ve always thought I was immune from the inspections of the DOL (Department of Labor) and its rules and therefore I haven’t been paying much attention to their latest publications. First, here is why…
Penalty Increases for Employment Law Violations
Two years ago the HR contact person at a small firm asked me the million dollar question, “Why are we having this conversation about DOL investigations? Has something changed that I should be aware of?” That was a great question. Not every trumpeting voice requires a response. Sometimes you’re better off turning down the volume.…