20 Overused Euphemisms in the Work Place (And What They Really Mean)
All of us are susceptible to verbal crutches or using a euphemism to hide an ugly fact. But if you really want better communication in your workplace, …
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Have a 401(k) Retirement Plan? Your Business May Have to Cut It if Reform Passes
Since the debt ceiling debacle, Congress is looking to trim down the deficit where they can and one area may be 401(k) retirement plans and incentives …
Continue ReadingThe HR Manager's Best-Ever Holiday Gift-Giving Policy
Do you even have a policy? Things can get sticky this time of the year, with many employees in favor of celebrating the end-of-year holidays, while …
Continue ReadingMake Your HR Department More Productive In Just One Day
Increased productivity—isn’t this the goal of every office? HR managers and business owners seek ways to make it easier for workers to get more done …
Continue ReadingShould Your HR Department Be Comprised of All Females? You Bet!
Do HR Departments need to be full of the softer sex? Do those of the male sex make it too intimidating for employees to enter the office and ask …
Continue ReadingThe Top 10 Deadly Phrases HR Professionals Should Never Use!
Human resource professionals love their jobs but they lead a rough work life. Employees complain, the benefits are never enough, and business owners …
Continue ReadingManaging & Motivating Employees: What to Do When the Honeymoon Phase is Over
Happy employees are more productive and are eager to please, while disgruntled staff members are angry, resentful and may even try to sabotage …
Continue ReadingTelecommuting a Good Idea for Employers? Increase Productivity, Reduce Payroll
What does the average human resources manager have to do to save a buck in this day and age? Have you considered incorporating telecommuting …
Continue ReadingU.S. Businesses Hiring Part-Time Employees to Skip Benefit Costs
Don’t you just love it when President Obama promises tax credits for small business owners (think healthcare here), and then journalists everywhere …
Continue ReadingIf Low Customer Service Is Your Goal, Fail to Provide Employee Satisfaction
Employee satisfaction is a key component for good customer service. If you accept this as being a true statement, why are there so many companies and …
Continue ReadingAre You Still Requiring Non-Compete Agreements? It’s Time to Stop
Do you force new employees to sign non-compete agreements so they can’t steal a secret recipe, design or what you feel is yours and yours alone? If …
Continue ReadingHealthcare Reform Compliance: Will Employers Comply or Stop Offering Health Coverage?
Whether you are a small business owner or a manager of a mega-corporation, the impeding implementation of Obamacare carries grave consequences for …
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