Employee morale refers to job satisfaction or a feeling of well-being in the office.  However, strong morale means more than just happy employees.  Research has shown a clear link between employee morale and better job performance.  In addition, employees who are happy in their jobs are less likely to leave them.  This means that it […]

As a manager, it is your responsibility to help everyone on your team do their best work.  One way to do this is by coaching them to prioritize their work in a way that makes them more timely and efficient.  Poor time management skills can be a huge problem in the workplace, resulting in missed […]

Ways Managers Can Encourage Ethical Behavior It is important for managers to focus on accomplishing company goals while developing good relationships in the workplace but it is equally important to focus on ethical conduct among employees. Unethical behavior in the workplace has been around since the beginning of time but that doesn’t mean it has […]

How Do Managers Deal with Overstaffing Problems All managers would love to see their company operating smoothly without any major issues.  However, most companies will encounter staffing problems at one time or another.  Overstaffing happens when a business experiences a sudden boom that is followed by a sudden decline.  The result is employees who are […]

Get Affordable Health Care for Your Business One challenge that faces many small business owners is the ever increasing costs associated with employee health care.  It can be quite a challenge just to keep health care costs flat, let along reducing them.  This leaves many small business owners worried about the constantly rising price tag.  […]

Management Styles 101: What are the Most Effective? The manager plays a very important role in any business.  They are responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the day-to-day functions of the office.  In carrying out these functions, it is their goal to accomplish specific targets or objectives.  While their responsibilities might be similar, […]

On-Site College Class Opportunities: A Good Idea for Your Company or Not? In today’s economy, continuing education opportunities are what fuel growth.  Companies that focus on workforce development create an environment where employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful and competitive in the workplace.  No matter the industry, the success of a […]

Emergency Disaster Training An emergency only takes seconds to escalate and turn into disaster.  That’s why it is crucial for every workplace to develop and implement an emergency plan for protecting employees, visitors, contractors, and clients.  Workplace emergency plans can maximize response efforts and minimize impact of the emergency on employees and the building itself.  […]

Ideas for Handling the Middle-Management Who is Either Too Complacent or Too Aggressive Middle managers often have one of the most difficult and important jobs.  They have a smaller role than the executive but it tends to carry an enormous amount of responsibility.  Oftentimes, these positions are the glue that holds the day-to-day operations of […]

How to Handle Interoffice or Intercompany Romances Considering the amount of time most people spend at their jobs, it’s no wonder romantic relationships are a common thing. After all, the workplace provides an environment where everyone shares at least one important area of common ground.  When employees see each other on a daily basis, romantic […]