If I asked 100 business owners and their managers what is one of the most difficult issues that they face in running a business I am pretty sure that 99.9% of them would say hiring good employees. Have you ever thought that you had hired the right employee for the job only to find out … Continue reading
Having a bad day at work? We all have had them, and when we do, our performance is less than the standard. We know this and because we are ethical and hold high standards for ourselves, we make sure the next day we pick it up and get back on top of our game giving … Continue reading
According to a Gallup poll of more 1 million employed U.S. workers, it was concluded that the number 1 reason people quit their job is a bad boss or immediate supervisor. Gallup stated that their survey showed that “People leave managers not companies…in the end; turnover is mostly a management issue.” Although this survey points … Continue reading
Recently, at a conference I was talking with some office managers and the issue of employee accountability kept coming up. It seemed as though many of these managers were having the same issues with employees being trained to follow the office protocols, yet often they would fail to keep some of them. One manager said … Continue reading
As a business owner or manager you have the opportunity to set the tone each day for your employees/co-workers. Over the past few years’ surveys have shown that employee morale is on a steady downward spiral. If we can understand what is causing this to happen, hopefully we can prevent it from invading our workplaces. Here … Continue reading
As a manager or business owner it is important to respond to employees as soon as possible when they have questions, concerns or problems. When employee issues are put off and not addressed in a timely fashion there is the risk of creating a bigger, more complex problem or even loss of a valued employee, … Continue reading
Many times staff members become disillusioned with their managers because they do not want to connect with them. At times, managers will say things just to pacify their staff so they do not have to deal with certain situations. Managers need to realize their words hold a lot of weight with their staff members. Staff members … Continue reading
Most medical professionals receive training in emergency first aid. Not only do they receive training during school they need to receive continued training every 2-3 years by attending a course and taking a test to receive their emergency first aid card. Not much has changed in the course for years, but the need to have … Continue reading
Are you a business owner or a manager for a business? If you have employees working for you have your ever wondered what they say when they are asked what they do for a living? Do you know how they would answer? Are they excited about what they do, and for whom they do it … Continue reading
Practical Practice Management A Division of Top Practices 