DAILY HUDDLES & MEETINGS – Training 101
Many organizations have meetings, top organizations have effective meetings that are built around interaction, innovation, and provide tools for their associates that can be used immediately.
Category: HR/Associate Development
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.
INTERVIEWS 201 – More interviewee tips
Preparation for an interview is made up of many facets, these small tips are often overlooked by most job seekers and often can help make the difference between getting a job and not getting a job.
MOVING FORWARD 101– Lessons from 2020
2020 has been a most unusual and difficult year; but I am grateful for the lessons and the experience. I would like to share the lessons so that perhaps you can avoid the same mistakes I have made.
Employment Agreements – Small/Medium-sized Companies
Many small and medium-sized businesses do not have clear employment agreements and they should. New Associates should also be aware of their rights and ensure that they understand what their employers expects. This blog can help both the employer and the new associate develop a strong partnership together.
CHANGING GEARS – Things I have learned working for a charity.
After a seeming lifetime working in the “for-profit” sector, I have learned many new lessons from the charity sector that can make a huge difference for small, medium, and large businesses. Please take a few minutes and read this post.
FIRST DAY ON THE JOB 101:
The first day for a new associate is a KEY day and may determine whether a new associate will be successful or not. It does not matter what type of job it is. Please as an associate, as a manager, or as an owner; prepare and anticipate where the issues will be and minimize them.
If you do this well, the new associate has a much better chance of being a good associate. If you don’t, you may not get a second chance.
WHEN IS A GOOD DEAL NOT A GOOD DEAL FOR USED APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE?
Providing Information, being environmentally committed and operating a successful business means exploring all segments of the marketplace.
A different kind of store …
Providing value for your customers; making the sales experience easy and hassle free; having integrity, building trust; respecting your customer … these are some of the key selling fundamentals on the path to on-line sales success.
Your Staff Christmas Party – some ideas to consider …
Your organization’s Christmas Party should be about appreciating your associates and thanking them for their efforts in the past year.
Consider adopting some or all of these ideas.
LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB 101– Lessons that work
More than ever, looking for a new job can be stressful and create anxiety. I know what you are going through, I have been there. These are the lessons that helped me and I hope they will help you.