Posts belonging to Category Employee relations

Ditch the annual employee review

Michelle van Schouwen explains why annual employee reviews may not be in the best interest of your small business…or of your employees.

How to improve efficiency in your small business

Henry Brown suggests five ways you can help the employees of your small business be more efficient.

10 tips for an effective employee recognition program for your small business

Guest poster Kelly Chesterson points out the keys to implementing a highly effective employee recognition system for your small business.

Keeping a virtual eye on employees working remotely

Bruce Wahl gives advice on how to track the productivity of employees who are working from home or other remote locations.

Practice reputation management – don’t be the next business casualty

Michelle van Schouwen advises on how small businesses can avoid bad headlines like the ones United Airlines faced this week.

How to handle injuries at your small business

Guest poster Alex Williams offers advice on how to respond appropriately when a worker is injured at your small business.

Time zones: Doing business with employees & clients around the world

Blogger Henry Brown writes about the challenges of operating a small business across multiple time zones and suggests solutions.

Warning signs of a toxic workplace

Henry Brown identifies the signs that your workplace may be turning toxic and gives advice on what you can do about it.

Updating time management strategies for a new age and a new workforce

Small business owner Michelle van Schouwen recommends time management strategies for today’s harried work environment.

The importance of physical & employee safety at work

Guest poster Adam Voss writes about why always keeping worker safety in mind pays dividends for small business owners.

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