As an entrepreneur or manager, you are busy enough. It's tough just keeping up with the day-to-day operations without piling on cultivating new business, researching new products and overseeing personnel. But staying on top of human resources can't... (Read More)

Do your company's employees feel respected? Studies show many American workers in a variety of industries nationwide don't feel that way. The 'R' word — and a lack of it — continues to be one of the top sources of worker discontent. And... (Read More)

Professionalism matters, especially in business. Organizations that present a good appearance, offer excellent services and products, have the experience to solve problems, and enjoy an impeccable reputation will inspire confidence in their clients... (Read More)

The psychological concept of self-determination theory has been widely studied and practiced in academics and science, but it also has several useful strategies to offer leaders in the workplace. In a nutshell, self-determination theory refers to... (Read More)

Any organization - be it a business, a non-profit, or even a household - runs on its personnel. The right person in the right job is often the difference between thriving and floundering. It's not always about an individual's training and... (Read More)

Employee productivity is a major concern for any manager, but it can be especially difficult to keep an eye on when some or all of your team works remotely. If you've experienced a drop in productivity among your telecommuting employees, then try... (Read More)

Nobody starts a business to push paper. Entrepreneurs and executives establish companies to build, create and service. They have vision. They see a void and seek to fill it. To them, it's not just a business, it's their passion. Theirs is a drive to... (Read More)

Dishonesty is a common human trait and everyone has lied at least a few times in their lives. In the workplace, however, dishonesty can create serious problems. If you're struggling with an employee who is dishonest with you and members of their... (Read More)

There was a time when the business owner or human resources manager would bring out the company checkbook each week and hand-write paychecks to be given out, usually on Friday. These might come with a slip of paper listing various deductions... (Read More)

Goal-setting isn't just for New Years' resolutions. Setting goals in the workplace is crucial to motivating employees to perform at their best in their positions. If you're not actively helping your employees set and track their goals at the moment... (Read More)