by dixiesomers | Oct 11, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Featured, Human resources, Management, Small business
Hiring your first employee is a major step for your business. But for it to be a milestone and not a stumbling block, follow these steps: Verify All Information Provided By the Candidate Be aware that employees who look too good on paper may very well be. Many job...
by Emma | Aug 13, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Featured, Human resources, Leadership
For managers, supervisors and business leaders, constructive criticism can be the foundation of greater business success. Constructive criticism, when used right, can guide business leaders—and, by extension, their businesses—towards improvement and success. ...
by Emma | Jul 30, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Featured, Human resources, Leadership
Developing a family-friendly maternity leave policy is necessary if you want to attract top female talent to your company. Parental leave policies vary greatly from company to company, and a favorable one is going to make you stand out. As you create your plan, think...
by Emma | Jun 26, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Featured, Human resources
If you are an entrepreneur or you own a new start-up business, chances are you have little experience finding employees. As your business begins to grow, you’ll definitely need help, but you don’t want to waste precious time and resources on hiring the wrong person....
by Emma | Apr 9, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Featured, Human resources, Small business
The keys to employing autistic individuals, or anyone with a developmental disability, is to create a good match for that person’s skills and job abilities. It can be a challenge because if you’ve met one person with autism, the next person is likely to be completely...
by Emma | Mar 6, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Featured, Human resources
Many small business owners, especially those with only a few employees, are unaware that they must follow the same health and safety regulations as larger companies. Failure to understand and follow the rules concerning the safety and health of employees can lead to...