Tips for Writing an Employee Policy Manual

Do your employees understand what's expected of them in any given situation? More importantly, do YOU know what you expect of your employees in a given situation? Take the following scenario: A journalist from your local newspaper phones your office wanting an interview regarding a charity benefit that your business is supporting. You are not available, so the employee who answered the phone gives the…

Retention : Successful Strategies For Keeping Your Most Valued Employees

Retention issues are vital to the success of any organization. Companies devote tremendous resources to attracting and hiring good people, yet they must be just as diligent about retaining them. To do this, effective retention strategies must be created that are based on one common theme --- enhancing employee loyalty. An organization earns loyalty by creating a positive working environment that is stimulating and emphasizes…

Fast Forward : Wisdom of the Week

HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED Be willing to say to yourself, "I'm on the right road. I'm doing OK. I'm succeeding." We too frequently become adept at pointing out our flaws and identifying failures. Become equally adept at citing your achievements. Identify things you are doing now that you weren't doing one month ago six months ago a year ago. What habits have changed? Chart your…

The Unexpected “Thank You”

I bought my first new car when I was 21 years old. It was a bright red convertible. Along with the joy of owning my dream car came the responsibility of paying for it. I remember how the feeling of "buyer's remorse" plagued me for days after I drove the car off the dealer's lot. ("Buyer's remorse" is what we feel after making an impulsive…