Managing Employees

No longer are employers restricted to having to post help wanted ads in the local paper and front window. These methods are only marginally effective and only target a select audience. Using...

I met with a client this morning that is on the verge of a significant conflict within his business...here is what I suggested he try....

Communication is the one thing we are all told to do from an early age. Let others know what we are doing and ensure everyone is 'on the same page'. At the same time, knowing what, when and how to...

In this article you will learn how to increase employee productivity in almost any type of business by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Did you know in any company the most important asset is human...

Employees need know when they will be scheduled for work. An employee schedule template can make this task easy. Simply having a template will make scheduling employees easier and save time for...

Happy employees are productive, loyal employees. Rewarding employees can enrich your managerial and business experience, as well as improve your company's bottom line. Here's how to improve...

Every manager has got them - employees who just don't produce. We might write them off as lazy or unmotivated. But if you are tolerating or ignoring the behavior, you are just as much a part of...

Payroll is one of the biggest expenses in a restaurant or bar. Keeping close tabs on who does what and when can save you thousands. In hiring the best employees and training them properly, you...

With any hospitality operation, or business for that matter, you must have goals. With clearly defined goals, then you can outline a path to reach those goals. Developing policies and procedures...

No matter how great your food is employees will make or break your business. In the hospitality field of bars or restaurants, employees are integral to what kind of atmosphere you’ll create. Here...

One of the most difficult parts of working can be managing your schedule. It is a natural tendency in an office environment to have your calendar filled with meetings, most of which are not...

Often times in a restaurant environment, decisions are made quickly and not always thought through. These decisions however, can affect how staffs behave and how they feel about approaching...

Moral philosophies and principles provide the ethical framework and nature of delivery of services provided in business. This framework is accomplished by the establishment of foundational...

We all have meetings with our managers. These can be used to showcase your skills and get things accomplished. But if you go in without a plan, you waste a great opportunity to make a difference...

Valet parking is the oldest and least expensive business that anyone can start from scratch. If managed properly valet parking can also be a very profitable business. With very low star-up costs,...

How to make your communication more understandable, convincing, and memorable You may have a good message; but that is not enough to secure your victory. You must be able to communicate your...

If you’re in management, you’ll most likely in your tenure be asked to either conduct or attend a brainstorming session. Beware, because not all brainstorming sessions are created equal. Just...

We would love to say that all of our employees are great all the time, that they never do wrong, and that we couldn't live without them. But, let's be honest, there are times when they just plain...

Managers have an immense amount of responsibilities to complete on a daily basis. Tasks can be made easier though their employees. However, Managers have to remember that their employees will...

If the thought of writing a performance review fills you with dread, you are definitely not alone. The Harvard Business School discusses the almost universal dislike for the process and asks if...

Many people have causes that they care deeply about. Some people wonder how they can become more involved with their cause. The best way to get involved with a cause is to be involved in a non...

Firing people is always challenging. It's so difficult to do it well, especially now, in a time where people will do anything to keep their job and firing them doesn't always has to do with their...

Managing creative, brilliant, independent, or quirky people requires special skills and a somewhat unique approach. However, when you learn to manage and nurture your creative staff successfully,...

Are you thought of as the co-worker who seems unprofessional in the things they do, or do want to give a more professional attitude at work. Just follow these few simple rules and you'll be on...

Are trying to find a way to communicate with your boss. There is a simple and strategic approach in which you can make yourself look professional without kissing butt. Just follow these few simple...

Want to keep that conversation going further before it comes to a complete halt. Well here are some tips on how to keep that conversation from going into a silent abyss.

A comprehensive program on effective employee empowerment.

Do you ever wonder HOW you really spend your day? Do you ever say to yourself, “I was busy all day, but did not seem to accomplish as much as I had hoped”. Why is that? Each day you set out to...

Check Stub Templates are simple and easy to use. No software needed to download or install! Just a simple document download that works with any document processing program on your computer! You...

During tough times, it's more important then ever to motivate employees and keep morale up. With the money tight for many companies, how can you manage this without expensive prizes and...

You can work long hours and accomplish your goals or you can work shorter hours and accomplish the same goals. You just have to know how to do it. Learn how to in less time at work so you can...

Employee satisfaction is not a matter to take lightly; the contentedness of your employees has a huge impact on the reputation of your business, employee performance, and even your company's...

Getting good employees is very difficult today. Lack of professionalism is so common. But once you get good employees, the next thing is to keep them from quitting. Here comes the question “how to...

Don't people constantly walk all over you. You have what it takes to take charge and stand up for yourself. Just follow these few simple steps and you'll be on your way to standing up for yourself...

You have several employees who give you paper documents for you to review, and you don't want the documents to get mixed up. Here is a simple system you can use to not only save you time, but can...

In most cases, part-time employees present a special challenge when it comes to motivation. They do the “grunt” work, have little career choices, are often focused on other goals outside of your...

Employee healthcare costs are a significant expense on every employer’s profit- that’s why it literally pays to have healthy employees. Here’s how to reduce employee healthcare costs in your office.

I have a bit of experience with this one. I was a supervisor at a store in my area for about three years. Checking and screening applications by itself is almost like a full time job when you're...

Everyone wants to avoid failure. Sometimes people procrastinate hoping to avoid failing. In reality procrastinating, prevents success. Procrastinating keeps you from getting started and...

In every business the goods handling is of core importance. You will need to have people who know what goods handling is. This may seem simple but it is not that simple in fact. The goods need to...

Here are 70 tips, ideas and suggestions for how you can become a better leader at work and away from work. Some of the tips may be common sense to you as you review the list, but hopefully,...

You may be starting your own business or working on your MBA with the intention of one day becoming an executive of a successful corporation. Or, you may be content to run a small business. All of...

In the days of SaaS applications, Excel spreadsheets, paper timecards, and clunky timeclocks are obsolete. The new online software applications not only keep track of our employee's comings and...

Thinking everything is under control in your "front of the house" and suddenly you discover there aren't enough wait staff available to cover all the tables in the dining area! This is...

A good manager listens to her/his employees. Quite often they have good ideas and suggestions. Sometimes they have complaints. Having an ‘open door policy’ is the best approach, but that is not...

If you have employees that drive company vehicles for you, you probably understand the business interruption an accident causes. This article tells you how to recognize someone who is going to...

Organizational Behavior Theory X and Theory Y were created by MIT Sloan School of Management student Douglas McGregor in the 1960s. Both methods meet a unique set of needs, but only one is likely...

There is no shortage of meetings in the corporate world. Meetings can be a complete waste of time or the most productive and value-added hours you spend on the job. It all depends on how well the...

If you have ever wondered how to effectively manage people who report to you, peers, or others on a project, understanding their capabilities and confidence is the first step. Being able to flex...

Businesses and employers lose a great deal of income (up to 7%, according to some studies) due to employee fraud. Whether it be stealing materials or dipping into the company bank account, the...