No manager likes to tell people how they’re doing badly. Giving a negative performance review can feel like navigating a field of landmines. You need your staff member to understand what’s gone wrong and how to fix it, but you also need to avoid triggering such overwhelming negative emotions that they can’t hear what they… Read more »

Recent world events have injected an unprecedented level of uncertainty into the economy, affecting businesses at every level. With so many factors still unknown, many companies are uncertain whether or not they should hire new staff members now, or wait for things to change.  If you’re on the fence about hiring, here are three signs… Read more »

Having a clear goal and a plan to achieve it is essential to employee engagement on the job, yet many managers take a hands-off approach to employee career planning. When you work together with staff to plan their careers, however, you build a stronger relationship, boost their ability to do quality work, and reduce the… Read more »

“Work-life balance” has become a buzzword in human resources and management and for good reason. Study after study demonstrates that when employees have the support they need to recharge after a day’s work, they are more productive, more innovative, and more engaged while they’re on the job.   Why Your Staff Need Work-Life Balance  Work-life balance… Read more »

Watching a company grow can be exciting, especially when your own hard work contributes to the expansion. The decision to add to your team is crucial to that continued growth, as well as to your team’s ability to learn and adapt to changing economic, industry, and customer concerns.   It may be time to add new… Read more »