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Whether you are taking trips to the candy bowl at the office or sneaking a piece of your kid’s candy (don’t deny it, we all do it), Halloween can sometimes…

Halloween is right around the corner and while your company may be planning an office-get-together (we’ll cover appropriate employee costumes a bit later in the month), many of your employees…

Because even the “coach” needs “a coach” I conclude my Coaches Handbook series with the following tips for change as shared by guest contributor Sylvia D. Hepler, President of Launching…

This week’s entry to the Coaches Handbook focuses on strategies for helping your employees meet their personal career goals within the context of your company’s overall objectives.  Every employee wants…

Last week we kicked off (no pun intended) a Coaches Handbook series, beginning with Creating the Culture.  This week’s big play focuses on building a strong foundation.  Think for a…

Coach: noun, often attributive \ˈkōch\ ~ a person who teaches and trains the members of a sports team and makes decisions about how the team plays during games. One coach who’s on…

When it comes to finalizing the job description, a few points of contention should be addressed based on your organization and the position itself. You may ask yourself: Should I…

Last week we went over job titles, job scope and essential job functions. This week we’ll get into some of the nitty gritty details of a job description. Knowledge, Skills…

Last week we talked about the importance of having a good job description. So let’s dive into what, specifically, needs to be included. Title and reporting structure Your job description…

Are you tired of hiring people who look great on paper but just don’t fit your organization? Does it seem like you can never find the right candidate for the…

It seems like every time someone brings up the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) it sends chills down the spines of business owners and office managers ‘round the…

A Small Business Health Options Program or SHOP may simplify the process of securing insurance for small businesses. The Marketplace enables you to compare plans, explore costs based upon differing…