In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
There will be a variety of posts, encompassing everything from hiring checklists to training ideas and documents based on more than 25 years of experience and learning from the best people in the business.
Did you know that Students and young workers have a much greater chance of being hurt in the workplace than older workers?
Part of the reason is inexperience and lack of training; another part though is a lack of understanding of the protections that are in place for all workers regardless of experience. Consider this to be an introduction which outlines some of the government legislated protections that are in place for you.
Having endured some painfully boring meetings and tedious presentations in my career, I wanted to share some lessons from some of the very best leaders and presenters I have met.
Often over-looked and underappreciated students represent a great opportunity for virtually for every kind of organization. For students: summer jobs are a way to earn extra money, save for school, to gain valuable experience, and to begin to establish their reputations. For organizations: hiring students can bring fresh energy and ideas, and it can be a great way to help your community. Make no mistake there is a steep learning curve on all sides; however, taking a moment and reviewing these eighteen tips may help make that curve a little less precipitous.
Like so many skills, selling ability is a learned skill. Even someone with “natural selling skills” can be better. Perhaps the most effective training method is also the one that most people feel the most uncomfortable with: role-playing. The primary focus of this post is teaching selling skills; however, role-playing can help in virtually any training situation.
Job searching is not something most people do very often or well, but with practice you can. Job searching is a learned skill.
Losing your job can be devastating regardless of the circumstances. You may have seen it coming, you may not have; frankly it doesn’t matter how it happened. What matters now is “WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?”
Making changes to your staff can be difficult, but it is a necessary element for any organization. Changing or ending an employment relationship affects real people, it is not just an academic exercise. In addition to the human impacts of ending employment relationships, there are financial and legal ramifications if the correct processes are not followed. This blog is meant to act as a framework or a guide. If you have questions or concerns, may sure that you check your government requirements and, when necessary, consult an actual employment lawyer.
The ability to effectively handle a difficult problem employee or associates is one of the most difficult management skills to master. These are some tips that work and may help with your organization.
For any sized business or organization having an “exit checklist” is an important tool to ensure that your relationship with any departing associate is done properly and professionally.
At the start of your career there will be many things that you know and there will be many things that you will have to learn. This post could help you with some important skills that many of us have had to learn the hard way.