Loyalty has nothing to do with length of employment and everything to do with actions.
employees
Recognize Employees Who Step Up
Some of your most valuable employees are those junior staff who act and contribute far beyond their pay grade. Look out for these individuals so you can recognize them, cultivate their talents, and set them up as examples to others. Here are three characteristics to spot:
Skills Shortage Could Mean Opportunity for Small Businesses
Despite persistently high unemployment, there’s a shortage of skills for some critical positions, and that could mean opportunity for a small business that has the ability to train and mentor employees.
Consider Your Employees’ Career Paths
No boss likes to think about losing star employees. But it’s your job as a manager to help people find the next level of growth. Here are three things you can do to support your direct reports’ development:
Want Happier Employees? Get Rid of the Bosses
If your employees are spending much of their time doing things simply because they have to, don’t be surprised if they seem a little less than motivated. I noticed this was happening at my company. So I decided to get rid of all …
Future of Retail: Companies That Profit By Investing in Employees
Ideally, a capitalist economy is constantly becoming more efficient. The benefits of that newly gained efficiency, however, are not always uniformly distributed. Sometimes it goes to business owners in the form of higher prices, …
Keep Your Employees Honest
You can’t anticipate every conflict of interest employees might encounter. But, you can increase the likeliness that employees act in the company’s best interest if you provide clear guidelines.
10 Happiest Places to Work: Is Your Job on the List?
How to Ask for More Money at Work
Now may not be the right time to ask for a raise. But it’s a good time to lay the groundwork.
