Henry Ford once said, “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.”  There is not a manager on earth that doesn’t want highly skilled employees working for them.  Unfortunately, many managers do not invest enough time and effort into properly training their employees.  […]

It’s no longer a secret that woman can be very powerful in the workplace.  From boosting productivity and driving profits to encouraging innovation, the benefits of women in the workplace have been well documented.  Therefore, it is important to examine your company’s policies to ensure that women are being empowered in the workplace.  Whether it […]

After you have narrowed down your potential job candidates to a select group, you still have a ways to go before finding the best person for the job.  Now it’s time to start the interview process.  The purpose of the interview is to give hiring managers a well-rounded view of the candidate, but unfortunately many […]

One of the most important and rewarding things a manager can do is to invest in the development of their employees.  When a manager takes the time to develop employees, they become smarter, more productive, and they perform at a higher level.  In addition, when managers spend time developing employees, they prepare them for their […]

Good communication is an essential tool for achieving productivity and maintaining strong working relationships within an organization.  Just as it is important for employers to communicate effectively with their team, it is equally important for employees to communicate effectively with their colleagues.  In order for employees to be efficient at their job, they need to […]

We are all familiar with the saying, “people leave managers, not companies.”  The role of the manager is arguably the most significant in terms of impact on employee performance. Since managers have so much influence on the employees they manage, it should be expected that managers fully understand the importance of such a responsibility.  Managers […]

Is a good manager automatically a good leader?  These terms are often used interchangeably when in fact they are quite different.  While the two certainly do go hand in hand, the main difference between leaders and managers is that leaders have people who follow them while managers have people who work for them.  Leadership is […]

The chain of command refers to an organizational structure that is built upon various levels of authority in a company from the CEO down to the workers. It establishes the hierarchy of the company.  The purpose of the chain of command is to provide workers at all levels with a supervisor to whom they can ask […]

In recent years, studies have shown that diversity is a key trend that is impacting the way organizations hire their staff.  Companies are finding it more important to invest meaningful efforts toward diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This diverse workforce includes a range of ages, ethnicities,religions, and diverse backgrounds. However, creating a culture where people […]

Meetings are a necessary part of any business.  They inform both employers and employees of important information and changes that affect the business.  While employees are expected to attend frequent meetings, how much is really being accomplished in each meeting?  The truth is many workers see meetings as a waste of time.  They admit to […]