The reason this is so challenging for leaders at all levels of experience is due to the risk involved with letting go. Because, one of the cardinal rules of delegation is that even though you are letting go of the process of achieving a certain objective, you are not letting go of the responsibilit Read More
You may think that working for yourself is a dream come true, but it comes with a handful of downsides and pitfalls you'll want to watch out for. Here are a few of the worst so you know what to expect should you decide to adventure into the world of freelancing. Read More
We dispute CNN contributor Max Barry's claim by showing how smart small business leaders greatly leverage this function. Read More
Employers often reveal their bias against mature candidates in the way they phrase their interview questions – but some job seekers have found ways to counter that Read More

The “ouch” in “voucher”…

Avatar Posted by RickPulito under Human Resources
From http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4981 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on April 7, 2011 9:04 pm
Never one to shy away from controversy, the author takes on the peddlers who resell gift cards for use in employee recognition, sales force incentive, and customer rewards programs.
Bottom line: Gift cards are a poor value, compounded by the industry practice of using "vouchers" that require the r Read More
Stress-coping research reveals that focusing too hard on problems can actually make them worse. A new Canadian study suggests that an obsessive focus on work issues is likely to create conflicts at home, which could increase stress rather than decrease it. Read More

The Value of Value

Avatar Posted by amabaie under Human Resources
From http://self-help.thehappyguy.com 4992 days ago
Made Hot by: ofirafromjobshuk on March 24, 2011 8:36 am
I’ll spare you the long-winded intro today. This is a short message by the former CEO of Coca Cola very inspirational, that a friend shared with me a while back. Read More
To many small business owners and the self-employed, health care is a costly burden, and over the past few months this expense has only grown. But all is not lost. With some effort it is possible to have usable health coverage while keeping costs to a minimum. Read More
One of the challenges of hiring temporary and seasonal employees is figuring out how to motivate them to do a good job. When this motivation is lacking, it can seriously compromise the impact and productivity of your entire company. Learn what you can do about it. Read More

How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team

Avatar Posted by sherisaid under Human Resources
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5043 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on February 6, 2011 11:32 pm
Holding employees accountable to their assigned tasks without micromanaging is a classic workplace dilemma that can be difficult to navigate. Here are five creative solutions to keep employees accountable. Read More
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