What You Need to Know About Pregnant Team Members
As a business owner or team manager, you may encounter pregnant employees who need health-related accommodations and time off for the birth of their new baby. To make sure you meet the needs of your pregnant employee, here are three things to consider. Providing the Necessary Time Off Pregnant employees can get the time off […]
Three Areas to Consider for Improving Company Culture
Three Areas to Consider when Improving Company Culture When you create a positive company culture where your employees feel appreciated and fulfilled, they are more likely to feel satisfied at work. By improving culture, you can: Reduce turnover Improve productivity Highlight your company as a great place to work However, creating your company culture can […]
The Benefits of a Return-to-Work Program for Employers and Injured Employees
When an employee suffers from an on-the-job injury, their recovery and return-to-work process can be a stressful time for everyone. The injured employee might worry about job security while as a business owner or manager, you might have concerns about productivity, cost, and employee morale. Luckily, there is one thing that can make the process […]
Three Key Steps for Creating a Workplace Safety Plan
When it comes to safety, it’s always good to have a plan! By creating an accessible and efficient safety plan for your employees, you keep your employees safe from on-the-job injuries and promote a culture or health and safety. Additionally, a safety plans protects your business from heavy fines, complex liability issues, and rising Workers’ […]
3 Ways An Employee Handbook Improves The Workplace
If you want to improve productivity, promote safety, and have better communication with your employees, creating an employee handbook is a great place to start. What is an Employee Handbook? An employee handbook is an informative document, typically given to new employees when they come to join your team. They usually include information like: Details […]
Tips for Successfully Interviews with Potential Employees
Job interviews can be very stressful—and not just for the interviewee! For business owners, team leaders, and others who deal with hiring new candidates, the hiring process can come with complications, pitfalls, and plenty of stress. Before your next interview, read up on these tips to help you ask the right questions, positively showcase yourself […]
4 Great Practices for Giving Constructive Feedback
When an employee is struggling with productivity or performance at work, a bit of constructive feedback from their manager, supervisor, or other company higher-up can make a big difference. However, it can be difficult to learn the skills for delivering helpful and truly constructive feedback, especially for those who are new to managing others. These […]
Are You Feeling the Winter Blues?
When the roads are icy, the skies are gray, and it seems like the season of heavy coats and dreary days will never end, it can be hard for employees to keep up their usual workplace morale. In fact, employee morale significantly decreases during the winter months, especially January and February. To help everyone in […]
Is Facebook Advertising Right For You?
Facebook is a great tool for staying in touch with family and friends, but it can also help business owners connect with their local audience and attract new customers through Facebook advertising. However, you should consider the pros and cons of Facebook advertising to decide if it’s the right marketing fit for you. By utilizing […]
How Business Coaching Helps Managers and Workplace Leaders
For managers, supervisors, and others who hold leadership positions in the workplace, it can be difficult to develop or hone the necessary skills for leading a happy and productive team. If you’re a manager or other leader struggling to keep up with the challenges of handling your team, here are a few signs you may […]