Those who remember Kermit the Frog’s song, “It isn’t easy being green”, will admit there are challenges for a company who wants to be environmentally responsible. A direct benefit is that an eco-friendly company will be able to attract and retain … [Read more...] about Going “Green” – Small Business Can Do Its Part
Archives for June 2008
Are you a Manager or an “Ogre”?
Employee retention is one of the key issues facing businesses of all sizes. We know that turnover is expensive – two and a half times an employee’s annual salary – more for a managerial level employee. Many think money is the key motivated, but it … [Read more...] about Are you a Manager or an “Ogre”?
Understanding HR Recordkeeping
Recordkeeping has been a major obstacle for many companies who don’t know what to save, where to save the files, how long they need to save them, or what to do with them once they are created. More importantly, they don’t know who has access to them … [Read more...] about Understanding HR Recordkeeping
The Human Resource Approach to Disaster Recovery
Fires in California, tornados throughout the mid-west, flooding in the farm lands and closing in on another hurricane season – welcome to Mother Nature! As a business owner, especially a small business owner, are you ready? Hurricane Katrina is … [Read more...] about The Human Resource Approach to Disaster Recovery
Hiring Smart Process – Resume Reviews
Most companies request that applicants send their résumés to either an email address or a business address because it is a quick and simple way to check skills and qualifications. This information will help you to determine if you wish to continue … [Read more...] about Hiring Smart Process – Resume Reviews