The Problems with Business Downtime – How Much Is It Costing You?
Businesses lose valuable time and revenue due to IT problems. Understanding the causes and implementing preventative measures is crucial for success.
7 Qualities of Good HR Managers
Human resource is a very lucrative profession for purpose-driven and organized individuals who are interested in helping organizations reach their set goals, and helping the employees work in a less tense environment. To develop human capital, every business must in one form or another have a credible human resource department. HR professionals are in great demands in this 21st-century civilization. If you are thinking of pursuing a career in human resource, one of your main responsibilities would be identifying the right talents for employment. In this article, we are going to talk about 7 great qualities of good HR managers. Good Presenters HR professionals are good presenters; they know how…
Your Company’s HR Processes Probably Suck. Here’s Why
It doesn’t matter whether you run a small business or a large corporation. Human resources are at the heart of your company and are pivotal in helping it grow. We all know that the people we hire are what makes our enterprises great and successful. So it will come as no surprise that a poorly implemented HR department will do your business no favors. Do you find that your business has a high turnover of staff? Are your employees generally unhappy about some aspects of their work? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, your HR processes probably suck. Here’s why: Your employees don’t know what they…
5 Things You Must Know Before Opening a Print Shop
Almost every business could benefit from customized banners, more targeted print advertising, and promotional products. Whether you’re talking about screen printing or digital printing, print shops offer particular services and economies of scale that other businesses need but probably don’t have the time, equipment, or expertise to do themselves. Even from the perspective of someone wanting to open a print shop independently, equipment and training can be serious impediments to getting it right. Opening a print shop from scratch entails getting your financials in order and ensuring that—if you don’t have a mountain of liquidity at your disposal—you have good enough credit to secure private loans. 1. Startup Capital Requirements…
5 HR Policies to Decide Before You Hire
You’ve been running your startup or small business on your own, and it has grown enough that you now need to hire employees. Before you go down the exciting and sometimes stressful road of hiring and onboarding new people, you need to have HR policies in place. Designing HR policies isn’t easy, but with the right research and preparation, you can create solid documents that will prepare your business to have more staff members. Vacation and Time Off Your small business has lots to consider regarding vacation time. How do employees accrue it? How many days, at most, can your employees take each year? Consider whether it’s paid vacation and…
On a Construction Job? Here’s How to Protect Your Equipment
Protecting construction equipment: secure ground, tighten site security, increase lighting, maintain records, and ensure staff training.
Why You Must Try These Ideas For Your Next Corporate Event
Incorporating unique corporate event ideas into your business can play an important role in building camaraderie among your business team members. One of the best things companies can do to promote a sense of bonding and teamwork between employees is to get out of the office where employees, as well as management, can enjoy themselves.
7 Reasons Your Best Employees Are Leaving Your Company
A lot of managers constantly complain about how difficult it is to keep quality employees. If you’re losing your best talent on a regular basis, it is tremendously detrimental to the progress of your business. Here’s something you might not have considered — you are the reason they’re leaving. It’s easy to blame the economy, the mindset of your employees and find a million other reason to rationalize their departure when all it probably takes is a shift in your own mindset. Here are a few reasons your employees might be quitting. 1. They’re burned out One of the major reasons why talented people quit is because they’re simply asked…
5 Signs Your Startup Will Fail
Creating a new business can be a very scary thing. According to statistics from the Small Business Administration, half of all startups fail in the first 5 years, and two thirds fail after 10 years. That's very steep odds against your startup.
Team Building, Motivation and Productivity: Three Areas Managers Must Improve for Business Success
To be successful in your career, there are three key important things that must be focused on: team building, motivation and productivity. If you master these then you will have no problem in getting to where you want to be. So why are these so important? Team Building In leadership, having a cohesive team of employees has its many benefits as it can be imperative to your success. When your team work together closely, they work more effectively and get tasks and projects done quickly, so that the business remains a high competitor in their industry. Teamwork is important in any business, big or small, therefore team building activities must…
The HR Principles Every Business Should Live By
Human resources (HR) is an essential part of modern business. It's the job of HR to hire and look after your workers. They are the first port of call for any trouble or negligence in the office. They are also responsible for looking after the well-being of each and every employee.
How to Make Sure Your Staff Are Prepared for Customer Services Challenges
Working in customer services is not easy. Anyone who has had to deal with an angry and disgruntled customer knows how hard it can be. Here's how to make sure your employees are prepared for the challenge.
