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3 Tips for Handling Frustrated Employees

Even among the happiest, most motivated teams, frustration will inevitably occur from time to time. And if it starts to become common in one or more people, chances are it won’t go away on its own. It may fester and worsen if left unattended. Frustrated employees rarely do their best work. And, signs of frustration [...] Read More

How You Can Get to Know Your Employees Better

As the boss, it’s natural for you to feel a bit of a division between yourself and your employees. When you pass in the hall, you’re polite and even friendly to each other, but have you ever considered the benefits of really getting to know them – as the unique individuals they are, rather than [...] Read More

What You Can Do to Avoid a Bad Hire

When you hire an employee who quickly ends up not working out, it’s more than just an inconvenience and extra work. From advertising the position to training a replacement to lost productivity, the cost of bad hires can be substantial. Fortunately, there are ways to improve the hiring process to make more successful decisions. Avoid [...] Read More

4 Ways to Retain Your Top Employees

As reported by Harvard Business Review, one in five top-performing employees is likely to leave their positions within the next six months. What?! Judging by that statistic, this could amount to losing up to 20 percent of your best team members. That’s a terrifying thought, especially in today’s candidate-driven job marketplace. And here’s another stat [...] Read More
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The Key to Keeping Your Workforce Safe This Fall

As an employer, you’re responsible for keeping your team safe while they’re on the clock, but that isn’t always easy. For example, there were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2017, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Proper training is the key to a safe [...] Read More