Save a buck or maybe two…

We all need to save a buck or two in this economy. Have you looked at your vendor relations lately? There are some really simple ways to cut some of your monthly costs that would take an hour of your time to examine.

- Call your cable and internet provider and ask if there are any special promotions going on right now? 

 - Take a look at your companies cell phone plan. Are you using all of your minutes, texts? I guarantee there is at least one way you can save money.

- Stop buying bottled water, and use filters. Give your clients a glass of water when they come visit.

- Look for coupons for your office supply order and actually use them!

- Revisit your vendor contracts and see if you are still using all of the services you are paying for.

You see not enough people take the time to do this and what the worse they can say? No? Its really not that bad.

Posted July 16th, 2009 by Jessica Spinks - Posted in 2009 Money-Saving Strategies, Wages | | 0 Comments

Problem and Solution Part 3

• Screen all of your applicants byt the same criteria
• Be consistent by applying the same job performance standards and expectations to every employee
• Follow- impartially- company discipline policies
• Be open about the policy  

• Be aware of the high probability that it will happen
• Make sure you and your employees are aware of your fraternization policies (either you allow it or you don’t)
• If you do not allow it make sure employees know of the consequences
• Make sure your employees know the expectation of their job description so if their productivity levels fall due to a new relationship they are not surprised by you bringing it up.

Posted July 14th, 2009 by Jessica Spinks - Posted in Human Resources | | 0 Comments