Offices may not present the same immediate occupational hazards as a construction site or manufacturing facility, but there are still plenty of safety concerns that building owners need to consider. Ensuring a healthy environment and responsible practices within the workplace helps preserve the well-being of employees, limits liability risks and […]
Employment
6 Strategies for Managing Unfair Competition from Former Employees
Protecting trade secrets and proprietary information helps to keep companies competitive. Some employers assume their employees will always be honest, loyal workers and just ignore the risks associated with losing control of trade secrets, but that’s a mistake. Former employees who have had access to proprietary information during their employment […]
How to Outsource Responsibly to Avoid Overloading Your Employees
When most people hear the word “outsourcing,” they get a little uncomfortable. After all, outsourcing is typically done by companies that, in trying to save a few bucks, eliminate jobs within the company in favor of a third party. However, when done correctly, outsourcing can be a great source of […]
The Importance and Power of Praise and Employee Recognition
What’s the one thing your organization can’t do without? If you thought of your employees as soon as you read the question, you’re right. Employees are the lifeblood of your business. If they were to down their tools today, your operations would come to a screeching halt. But how well do […]
How to Attract Millennial Employees
Millennials are hard-working, goal-oriented, and professional people. Having them as your employees can better your business in many ways. Millennials are creative, original, and fearless. They bring the biggest changes to any workplace. What’s so great about them is that all of these changes are positive. With such a revolutionary […]
When is it Time to Hire Your First Employee? Here Are Some of the Signs
Running your own business all by yourself is something that is entirely possible to do from beginning to end, if that’s how you want to do things. For many, however, the need to grow the business means there will come a point in time when they have to hire their […]
Find Your Ideal Employee by Asking These Unique Interview Questions
In order to learn more about your potential employee, you have to ask the tough questions. Open-ended interview questions can help you with that, but that’s just a start. In this article, we will cover some very insightful interview questions that will help you vet the best of the best. […]
How to Design Your Office for Better Feng Shui
Feng shui originates from a Chinese philosophy that seeks to bring balance or harmony to people and the environment in which they find themselves. Most people spend quite a few hours per week in an office setting. It could be a corner room, conference room, open space, or a cubicle. […]
4 Tips for Keeping Your Office Safe and Sanitary for Your Employees
One of the best things that you can do for your employees is to keep your office safe and sanitary for everyone. Taking the right precautions can lessen the chances of employees becoming sick and injured and save you from having to deal with additional problems. By following these four […]
What You Need to Do to Re-Hire Workers Who’ve Found New Jobs
After your state reopens and things get back to some semblance of normal, you may find yourself in a position where you want to rehire workers you’ve previously laid off. It’s not a bad position to be in, considering the economic impact of this crisis. But we’ve all had […]
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