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Motivation and Management in the Weasel-ocracy
by Barry Maher - 9/2/2005
If you’re a manager or an entrepreneur, what do you do when the job simply isn't meaningful or satisfying enough for your people How to Squish Creativity Like a Bug
by Richard M. Highsmith, M.S. - 4/2/2004
Most Senior Managers will acknowledge the importance of having the
support, loyalty and ideas of their subordinates. A company of any
size cannot sustain growth on the back of one person. Without a team
effort the entrepreneurial spark can be extinguished in the rainstorm
of turmoil created by success. Loyalty, Motivation and Work-Life Balance
by Barry Maher - 3/29/2004
Managers who aren't loyal to their people can't
expect loyalty in return. Companies that complain about
employee loyalty have usually done nothing to earn loyalty,
often routinely lying to employees, demanding sacrifices
that are never rewarded, shunting them aside and casting
them off in the name of good business. 10 Tips For Your Appraisal
by Arthur Cooper - 3/25/2004
Almost everybody employed in a company of any size will be used to
regular appraisals by their manager. It doesn't matter what level
you
are in the company. Unless you are at the very summit there is always
a manager above you to appraise your performance. Downsizing Without Burnout
by Kathleen O'Connor - 3/5/2004
Downsizing forces you to ask people to do more. But be careful!
You don’t want to transform your workplace into a sweatshop.
To avoid resentment and burnout, raise the performance bar
carefully. Here’s how: Verify Employment Records
by Kathy Wolfson - 3/3/2004
Failing to verify employment records not only puts the safety
and security of your business at risk, but it could result in a
negligent hiring lawsuit that could make you liable for millions
of dollars in damages should someone that you hire injure a
coworker or customer. How To Fire Someone Who's Become An "Institution"
by Kathleen O'Connor - 2/22/2004
Use this three-step process to handle poor performers who are
difficult to fire: And now about the people factor.
by Joan Marques - 2/20/2004
Here are some points to ponder regarding people at work: Effective Managers Need To Coach
by Wendy Hearn - 2/19/2004
Bearing in mind the fast pace of business today and the
need to stay competitive, it's essential that managers
should be effective. They need to be especially
effective with their people and this requires learning
to coach. Office Rage
by Syd Stewart - 2/9/2004
In the last five to ten years, the phenomenon of road-rage has been
increasing, now we learn that office-rage is on the increase too. What
is going on? What has changed? How would you react and deal with office
rage? What Your Business Can Learn from the Ants and the Bees
by Syd Stewart - 2/8/2004
Scout or forager bees search out new food sources randomly and report
their findings through a waggle dance to others who will follow their
lead. Surprisingly the followers are bad at following the waggle dance
instructions and get lost and in the process sometimes find some other
new food sources. Hiring the Right Candidate for the Job and Your Company
by Kate Smalley - 2/3/2004
Increasingly, companies are evaluating job candidates on how
well they fit their corporate culture - not just the job. Give Your Employees a Break Today: Are You a McJob Manager?
by Daiv Russell - 1/30/2004
The 21st Century is upon us. The world has changed significantly since the 1950's. Even McDonald's is taking notice, and taking offense at the new dictionary entry: McJob. While the rest of the world is changing with the times, some managers still practice antiquated management techniques. Those techniques may suffice while the economy is still recovering, but when prospects improve, what will become of these managers? Break the Golden Rule: How to Retain Your Best People
by Daiv Russell - 1/30/2004
The Golden Rule is deceptively simple. And it's simply wrong. Everyone is different and, as a result, different things motivate them. Learn what successful managers know about the Golden Rule, and when to break it.
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