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How to Keep Staff Motivated in Tough Times
By :
Yvonne Bleakley
Well studies show that enthusiastic, motivated staff are more effective, productive, take less time off and are more likely to stay with the firm, resulting in fewer customer complaints and higher profits.
Is China Getting Too Expensive??
By :
Mark Respinger
Over the last 30 years, China has experienced a boom that has resulted in probably the largest build up of manufacturing capacity in human history. The result of this is a tremendously large and versatile manufacturing power house. Highly labor intensive industries and low technology production with tight margins will always be forced to be wherever the cheapest labor is and many of those factories will close. What is not talked about so much in the media are the efficiencies that manufacturing in China can bring to a business through economies of scale (when selling to the domestic Chinese market) and the cost savings on manufacturing inputs.
Afraid to Take a Vacation? Put Your Business on Cruise Control
By :
Nicole Dean
I come across a statement like that at least once a day on a forum post or in email. You start your internet business because of the freedom of being your own boss and working on your own schedule and then promptly sit on your hind-end for 12 hours/day EVERY DAY. No wonder you feel burnt out. And no wonder family and friends are feeling neglected when all you can think and talk about is your business.
Happy Employees = More Productivity
By :
Iain Mackintosh
Many small business owners will argue that they don’t have the budget to offer the kind of wages that will keep employees happy and focussed, but actually this is a misnomer. You don’t need the biggest wallet in the world (though it wouldn’t hurt!) to bribe employees, and some of the best ways of keeping staff focussed and happy are free, just requiring a change in management mindset. The old adage that money can’t buy you happiness is worth considering – indeed in a survey of 2,000 workers, half said they would choose a low paying job they enjoyed over a high paying job they hated, and 38% said they would choose more free time over more money… So short of ineffective bribery, and unrealistic extra holiday time, here’s a few of the things to improve happiness in the workplace which won’t require you to make changes to your employment contracts and business documents…
How to Keep Employees Happy
By :
Melissa Mashtonio
Employees always look forward to when a holiday falls on a Friday. Why not keep your employees excited by allowing four-day work weeks, making every weekend a three-day. Four-day work weeks allow more free time and family time, easing anxiety. If you're wary of the idea, try out a four-day work week for a month or so and see how your team responds. You may be surprised to see more work getting done in less time due to rejuvenated minds and refreshed spirits.
10 Tips to Manage Labor More Effectively
By :
Curt Barry
Hire right. How many times have you had new employees quit because they didn't understand what the job entailed, or didn't like it once they tried it? No matter how good the person comes across in an interview, you can't tell how well you've hired until they start working.
Types of Motivation
By :
Benedict Smythe
This mainly pertains to motives involved with our need for self-preservation. This includes needs such as hunger and thirst, warmth, sex, avoidance of pain and other primary motives which influence a person’s behaviour at a very basic level.
Now You Can Be A More Motivational Manager
By :
Andrew Rondeau
It may appear that all great motivational managers know the secrets to improving an employees performance. But what these great managers know is no secret at all: everything you ever needed to know about enhancing the productivity of your staff is actually contained in a few simple techniques that are guaranteed to increase the efficiency of your department/service/business.
Here Is A Method That Is Helping Managers Deal With Difficult Staff
By :
Andrew Rondeau
A few years ago, it was easy to rectify the problem, just terminate the employee and get on with business. In today’s business world, employment laws have become much more employee friendly which has increased the challenges to managers as to how to deal with these individuals.
How to Handle The Boss From Hell
By :
Lynne Eisaguirre
Some boss behavior may be over the legal line and border on harassment, discrimination, or even improperly denying leave requests. If you’re working for this type of boss, you need to file a complaint with HR, your boss’s boss or an outside agency. But most times, a bad boss’s behavior is perfectly legal, although it might drive those who work for him or her to commit unlawful acts!
Flexible Working
By :
Iain Mackintosh
Any employee can apply informally and ask for flexible working hours; whether or not you approve an informal request like this is entirely down to your company’s flexible working policy. But only two kinds of people have a legal right to apply: employees with young or disabled children, and employees who are caring for infirm or disabled adults. Currently, parents with children aged six or under have the right to apply, but from April 2009, this right will be extended to parents with children who are sixteen or under.
Should Your Subordinate Be Smarter Than You?
By :
Kurt Hartman
The reason that rule is never spoken, is because it points out our insecurity and self-centered logic. It is an acknowledgment of the fear that a smarter person serving under us will reveal flaws in our practices, and disturb our status quo. Worse, it may disturb our ascension into the realms of middle and upper management. Our subordinate may actually spring ahead of us, and take that position we had coveted for so very long.
Five Steps To Any Training Process
By :
Jarrod Clavelle
Analyzing the need, or performing a “needs assessment,” is crucial in identifying the information that must be addressed in the program. This is where we ask the question, “What do we want our employees to get out of the program?” A great way to complete this phase is to perform a “gap analysis” by comparing current results to the desired performance. Another way to perform this phase is to treat team members as stakeholders in the process, much like we treat customers. Get their help by asking for specifications for the training.
Why Employee Attitude Surveys Fail
By :
William Steinberg
In this article, I will attempt to outline some of the errors companies make when they survey their employees and I will suggest ways of conducting a survey which will lead to meaningful changes and a well motivated and productive work force.
How To Deal With Problem Staff And Poor Performance
By :
Iain Mackintosh
The truth is that avoiding dealing with problem staff is often the worst thing you can do. If you turn a blind eye, the rot can spread to the other apples. If a member of staff is consistently late, for example, and nothing is seen to be done about it, then why should other staff members keep up high standards of timeliness? Inevitably, a rot sets in around the office and poor staff performance becomes the rule rather than the exception! Even if it is something that others are unaware of, like plummeting productivity, it is still something that should be dealt with as soon as you become aware of the issue – intervening in a timely manner will hit the problem on the head early on, and prevent it from spreading and causing resentment and ill feeling.
The Church Secretary's Quick Keys To Managing Multiple Projects
By :
Tamala Huntley
Everyday tasks like writing letters, going through mail or returning phone calls and emails should be as easy as breathing. Schedule times during the day when you will do each task. Some people feel lost if they are not answering the phone every time it rings or constantly checking email.
When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant
By :
Kurali
First you need to really understand the purpose of your business plan and who your audience (reader) will be. This is an important point as a business plan being written for a $100,000 loan is VERY different than a document needed for a $10 million round of venture capital! Since this article is focused on first-time small business owners, I will focus on preparing business plans raising less than $1 million in capital. For this “startup” or “seed” business plan 30-35 pages are perfect. You are not expected to deliver a thick book (and no one will read it anyway!).
The Do
By :
Anidhanta
The good news is that it is not difficult to be good at giving feedback. It does take some effort and practice. But it is definitely a skill that can be learned. So, to get you started, here are the Do’s and Don’ts of giving feedback.
Business Guru: The Management Myth
By :
N Pollice
It's not the position that makes the leader, it's the leader that makes the position. I have two clients in Southern Ontario who forced their respective presidents out of office. Both thought that it was time for a change - a fresh start so to speak. What was the result of their dismissal? Some key people followed them out of the company and so did some customers. Some remaining managers made it their mission to teach their employer a lesson in diplomacy and treatment of employees. They became very nonchalant in their day-to-day dealings with employees and company shareholder value fell dramatically.
A Few Tips For Money Management
By :
Benedict Smythe
It is very important that you know where exactly your money is going. Paying attention to how you are spending your money is a major step in managing your finances. It would be helpful if you write down all your expenditures for a certain period of time, say weekly or monthly. Once you have done this, you can evaluate your record and try to curtail all of your unnecessary expenses.
The Campaign Killers: 12 People You Need To Fire
By :
Jerry Bader
Everybody knows this guy. He's the one who hasn't had a new idea in five years. This is the fellow who thinks everything is just fine the way it is, so let's not rock-the-boat, everything is just hunky-dory, thank you very much.
8 Tips To Grow Your Business
By :
Candace Czarny, CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Feng Shui Expert
1. Look for dead things – Whether it's plants or items that simply don't work, if you want to grow a business, you need to toss these items, fix them, or nurse them back to health. Anything that symbolizes death or stunted growth is going to attract that negative energy into your business.
Managing Customer Complaints With Your Business
By :
Zachary Thompson
A customer may be in a bad mood and end up taking it out on you. No matter how belligerent, rude or nasty the customer may be to you, it is important to not take it personally. You have no idea what happened in that person’s life that day or even week. Unfortunately, for whatever reason they may end up taking their anger and frustration with life out on you without even realizing it. Even if you know that they realize it, you still cannot take it personally. Taking customer complaints personally will create a volatile situation that you want to completely avoid.
6 Changes You Can Make To Increase Business Profits
By :
Marcia Yudkin
1. Improve your follow-up. According to the National Sales Executive Association, only about two percent of sales occur on the first contact. Eighty percent of sales require at least five contacts before the transaction occurs. That means that if you put out your sales message just once or twice, you're barely out of the gate. Those who might eventually buy are hardly even beginning to pay attention. You must repeat that message again and again before it wakes up busy people to what you are offering.
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