Human Resources
So you've put together your dream team and things should be rolling right along now, right? Chances are that nobody cares half as much about the success of your business as you do.
It's hard to find good people and it's even harder to keep them.
Strategic Defense from the Enemy Within
Businesses today are susceptible to infection with a deadly disease. This disease is called employee litigation, and it can wipe out an entire business with infiltration of just one bug. The good news is that there is a vaccine available and although you may not completely rid your business of the infection, you can minimize the pain and discomfort caused by it. If you follow the prescribed steps, and get periodic checkups, your business should live a long, healthy life.
Small Business Inventory
We all know that time is money for small businesses and most are in short supply of both. Businesses want to spend as much time as possible generating revenue, but, as they grow, so grow the administrative and operational tasks. To streamline daily, weekly and even monthly tasks, consider the benefits of adding a Point of Sale (POS) or inventory management system to your business operations. Increase productivity with existing staff and automate many of the administrative tasks that keep you tied to the business. Invoices and receipts are created quickly and professionally giving small businesses the look they need to compete. Sales and inventory are tracked so you know when you need to order more. Track waste or shrinkage more effectively and even get a better hold on potential employee theft. You can closely follow sales promotions with real-time reporting.
Screen your Screening Program
In 2008, your employment screening program probably looks mature. Chances are, the program is more than a few years old, and people have long ago grown to expect that the process works a certain way because “that’s the way it’s always been.” In fact, 2008 will be a good year to review whether your screening program really lives up to its potential. As a part of your risk management structure, it should be able to produce positive answers to the following questions:
Wellness in the Workplace
Our country is in an extreme parralled crisis. On one hand America ranks as one of the least healthy nations in the world - on another our employer healthcare premiums continue to sky rocket each year putting a tremendous financial burden on employees and employers. From poor nutrition to stress – we as a society have paved the way for undesirable wellness.
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I recently had a friend who owns a chocolate business come in to talk with me about hiring some people for his busy season. He has a family owned business that is growing by leaps and bounds, but he struggles to find good employees. He told me that he just doesn’t know how to recruit and interview.