How to Fire Employees
Firing employees is never easy, but this Quick-Read will help you set up systems to make the termination process smoother for both you and the employee.
How to Do Performance Appraisals
A well-conducted performance review should both recap the employee’s past work and set goals for the future. Make the dreaded appraisal go much smoother by using some of the tips offered here.
Hiring the Disabled Is Shrewd Business
Digital Library > Human Resources Management > Recruiting “Hiring the Disabled Is Shrewd Business” Sandra Brock, owner of First Class Packaging Inc. in El Cajon, Calif., knows firsthand the challenges that disabled employees face. Brock runs a 12-year-old company with $1.5 million in annual sales — and she walks with a brace as a result of polio. Among her 18…
Using Personality Tests as a Hiring Tool
Screen job applicants without going overboard.
Offering Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
Tight labor markets require creative ways to keep your staff loyal to your company. Continuing education can improve your competitiveness by providing a great perk and keeping your staff on the cutting edge of your industry.
When to Hire a Human Resources Manager
Whether you’re just starting your business or you’re hiring your hundredth employee, having a human resources manager can be a vital step to success. Know what to look for when hiring an HR expert.
How to Improve Your Approach to Collective Bargaining
If you’re not expecting a win-win atmosphere at your next contract negotiation session, you might investigate interest-based bargaining. It requires reshaping attitudes at all levels and building trust. The goal of this approach is preserving an ongoing relationship that benefits everyone.
CEO Journal: Coming to Grips With Risk and Reward
To build your company, you often have to grow personally. This department tracked three entrepreneurs’ journal entries through the first half of 2003. To display the other stories, enter “ceo journal” in the keyword search blank.
Beyond Paychecks: Creative Ways to Reward and Retain Employees
How do you reward your employees with something other than a larger paycheck? Find a compensation solution that fits your company.
Optimizing Your Hiring Process
Hiring great people is a must for every company hoping to grow. Create a hiring system to streamline and standardize your search for talent.