While many business owners rarely think about it, their clients trust them with a high level of personal data. Everything from credit card information to a wealth of personal metrics flow through business databases on a daily basis. In a world where … [Read more...] about What New Businesses Need to Know About Handling Private Information
4 Bad Habits Businesses Have That Negatively Affect Customer Service
While the maxim that the customer is always right may be a bit of an overstatement, the consumer is the lifeblood of most successful business models. Keeping your clients happy is about more than just having congenial and knowledgeable care reps, and … [Read more...] about 4 Bad Habits Businesses Have That Negatively Affect Customer Service
Avoiding Work Injuries With Advanced Data
When workers are injured on the job, an investigation typically follows. This is typically required in order to determine liability. That said, these investigations can also be useful as a means of collecting information to prevent future workplace … [Read more...] about Avoiding Work Injuries With Advanced Data
How Small Businesses Can Invest in Their Employees’ Development
Investing while still in the “small business stage,” is a hard concept to grasp as a small business owner. In order to truly grow your business you will have to invest in it, and that investment includes your employees. I understand it may be … [Read more...] about How Small Businesses Can Invest in Their Employees’ Development
4 Steps to Filing the Proper Paperwork If You’ve Been Injured at Work
No one wants to imagine being involved in an accident at work but this is possible. It is a scary situation to find yourself in. For one, you do not know if you are going to be okay, and you do not know how you’re going to pay for everything. The … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Filing the Proper Paperwork If You’ve Been Injured at Work
How to Build a Drug-free Workplace
As a business owner, it is important to always assess the upkeep of your employee's workplace. It is not just about the physical conditions of your office area--it can also mean the overall culture and environment that the workplace … [Read more...] about How to Build a Drug-free Workplace
Hiring Employees for Home Based Businesses: Five Things to Know
A home-based business that successfully grows can be infinitely rewarding. However, you may have now reached a point where you cannot keep pace with the increasing demands for your products and services. Even if the idea of downsizing has crossed … [Read more...] about Hiring Employees for Home Based Businesses: Five Things to Know
3 HR Policies You Should Ask about on Your First Day
In most companies, new hires will spend at least a few hours on their first day getting to know more about the company and its policies. Some companies even have a weeks-long onboarding process. Regardless of how seemingly minor or in-depth … [Read more...] about 3 HR Policies You Should Ask about on Your First Day
Does Your Workplace Recognise the Value of a Strong Learning Culture?
Whether you work in a multinational corporation or a small independent business, professional development is something you need to have high on the agenda. Nowadays, top-performing organizations are five times more likely to have learning cultures, … [Read more...] about Does Your Workplace Recognise the Value of a Strong Learning Culture?
How to Ask Your Employer to Fund Your Education
As you read this piece, there is one or two things that are crossing your mind regarding how on earth would you think of going back to school after all those years. Or maybe you’re wondering about the means you would use to convince your … [Read more...] about How to Ask Your Employer to Fund Your Education