Human Resources

How to Develop a Zero Gossip Culture (and Policy)

Have you ever gone to work in a good mood, only to have a conversation with someone in a bad mood? Chances are, you found your own mood deflated. Attitudes are as contagious as the flu, and a few bad apples in your office can quickly bring down the culture of your entire company. It’s not only the perpetually angry employee that you have to watch out for — it’s the workplace…
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Human Resources

How to Decrease Your Overhead Costs This Year

Small business owners are natural penny pinchers. Spending extra money unnecessarily is a quick way to see a business crumble — a fact you probably know all too well. While others may see you as “stingy,” you know you’re spending and investing wisely to secure…
Human Resources

How to Know It's Time to Fire an Employee

When a person is fired, they ideally should not be shocked by the decision. Unfortunately, some employers don’t keep their workers up to speed with performance expectations or issues because they don’t like conflict. Firing an employee out of the blue simply…
Human Resources

Tips for Conducting Your Yearly Reviews

Ah, the end of the year. Time for the dreaded employee performance reviews. Before your annual headache starts kicking in, let’s talk about it. We could very well make the process easier for you.  Sitting down to decide how to rate your employees’ yearly…
Human Resources

Why SMBs Struggle with Hiring

If you own and operate a small business, you may find it of no surprise that it can be difficult to find the right employees. A study recently found that half of the small businesses in America report being unable to find and hire qualified people to fill necessary…
Human Resources

Biggest Mistakes Made with HR Tools

Small business owners are adopting technology into their HR needs in droves. While some of these tools can help an owner operate their company more efficiently, they aren’t without their drawbacks. If you are making these four mistakes with your HR tools, you are…