Archive for the ‘Employee Performance’ Category

Salary Increase? – How to Answer the Raise Question During Tough Times

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

The economic status of many companies has been challenged over the past year and a half. Many companies reacted by scrutinizing the budget and slashing line items to help them “get through” this tough time. Most of these organizations decided raises should be among the first to go. Whether these were merit based or just an annual cost of living increase, these organizations went through the exercise of weighing out the pros and cons of “freezing” this annual salary change.

>> So, how do you respond to an employee who is requesting a raise?

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Tips for Creating Effective Relationships in the Workplace

Friday, August 27th, 2010

In work, as in life, the relationships you form require forethought and nurturing. What is the key to having successful relationships at work? If you have a troubled relationship with someone in the workplace, how do you turn it around?

Keeping in mind that you can only control your own actions, and reactions, the way you behave will either help or hinder a relationship and in turn your career. No matter the training, education or experience you may possess, if you can’t play well with others, you will never successfully accomplish what you need to in the work place. How many times have you encountered someone really personable, enthusiastic, willing to listen and work with you? Those people stick out in your mind and without a doubt, you will seek them out again when you need assistance with a project. On the other end of the spectrum, someone who is challenging, hard to work with, or not a team player is someone that you will inevitably steer clear of.

So, how do you work toward having effective working relationships?

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What Should My Employee Handbook Cover?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Company policies, developed correctly, can be an invaluable tool to help shape the culture of your organization and can also save time and future hassles so that you can focus on running your business. To help you create a successful employee handbook we’ve compiled a list of the type of policies that should be included. To ensure you are legally compliant with local, state and federal employment laws, we recommend working with an employee policy expert. It may also be necessary to consult with a lawyer on certain topics, which a good employee policy expert will help you determine and manage.

Since an employee handbook is one of the first formal communications you will provide an employee after they have been hired make sure that it promotes a positive impression of your company. Your goal should also be to include what employees can uniquely expect from working at your company and set the tone for what you expect from them.

What areas should an employee handbook cover? >>

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