(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
Loading ...Do You Have the Skills to Manage?
"Interpersonal skills are extremely important for managers dealing with a wide variety of personalities. All of your employees will be different—each will have his or her own way of thinking and operating. Your challenge is to be able to help them overcome these differences and mesh as a team. "
This is a exert that I found in Businessweek.com. Managers are the ones that lead the many and need to be the ones that show the many how things are done. Leading by example and being interpersonal are two of the main factors of being a "good" manager.
Do you have the right managers in place to make your business run flawlessly?
Posted March 28th, 2008 by admin - Posted in Human Resources, Productivity, Recruiting | | 0 Comments
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Don’t Overcommit In Customer Service
Here's a tip I've learned firsthand this week…don't overcommit! Seriously, in the spirit of customer service, sometimes we over-extend ourselves, and our team, and we aren't able to meet the deadline we set for ourselves and the client. Worse yet, we might hit the deadline, but kill all of our friends along the way. Give your clients and fellow employees a realistic timeline so you can beat it every time!
Posted March 28th, 2008 by Aaron Witsoe - Posted in Customer Service, Human Resources | | 0 Comments
(3 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Launch a Wellness Program for Your Employees
Creating a wellness program for your company can mean more than just getting in shape. It can mean a whole new lifestyle for all your employees. When you are feeling healthy, you are more energetic and motivated to face each day. Who wouldn't what all their employees to feel great and perform at their best?
In an article from Business Week, "Some companies hand out small cash bonuses or gift certificates for reaching predetermined milestones. Others offer discounted insurance premiums. Still others make it a “team thing” and set up competitions between departments. "
By making heath exciting, everyone will want to join in and be a part of the new family. Make it a priority in your company and watch the benefits exude from your employees.
Posted March 14th, 2008 by admin - Posted in Benefits, Health, Human Resources, Performance Reviews, Productivity, Recruiting, Workers' Comp | | 3 Comments
(3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5) Loading ...Crying over Spilled Milk…Performance Reviews
For those of you that have had to endure the infamous Performance Review, you know what I mean. Is there a way to make these not so painful, or is that just the nature of the beast? If its going to be painful, at least make it constructive.
One thing, that I think is important, is setting up your employees to succeed. Easier said than done. Giving them their weaknesses without any plan to help them correct or improve is like giving a 5-year old a spanking for spilling milk…there's no value in it, only pain. For one, its too late, and secondly, its not waranted because it was unintentional. One of my employees helped me see this during our reviews this month and it was great feedback.
Do you have the type of HR culture that allows for an honest flow of information back and forth? Is the staff too afraid of retaliation or are you trustworthy enough to accept their honest feedback? Good questions to ask yourself if your interested in being the best HR Manager/Owner you can be. You and they know you are not perfect, so why not just talk about it…then everyone can be on the same page about making it better for next year. The result of this type of personal inventory is huge for your team morale. Give it a try!
Posted March 12th, 2008 by Aaron Witsoe - Posted in Human Resources | | 1 Comments
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Who Do You Have Winning It All?
Its coming up on March Madness time. For all you college basketball fans, the most exciting time of the year is right around the corner. To make it even more exciting, what do you do? Start up the company office pool! A little gambling should help spice it up just enough to make it interesting to even the uninterested.
In the article from the Business Journal is a survey relating to productivity and March Madness. An interesting stat that I couldn't believe was, "Very few employers offer guidance in their policies regarding office pools, even though it may mean taking a hit in terms of productivity, Spherion officials said."
Maybe its time to update the employee handbook and put some guidelines or rules in on office pools, or maybe its just time to enjoy March Madness!
Posted March 7th, 2008 by admin - Posted in Human Resources, Performance Reviews, Productivity | | 1 Comments
