Treat your “A” players like they’re “A” players. Make sure they’re aware you value and appreciate their efforts. Ask them for feedback on how their perceptions of your company’s business and general marketplace. Take their input seriously. Keep them happy and disinterested in looking at alternative employment Consider upgrading your staff Can you make it […]
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The Importance of a Good Job Description
One of the most important pieces in the entire recruitment process is the Job Description. When considering an addition or replacement to any staff lineup you have to ask yourself, have we clearly defined the role and responsibilities of the position? Most jobs are pretty self-explanatory right? Sales representatives sell, accountants count and merchandisers, merchandise. […]
Being an Assertive Manager
There are many of us who aren’t assertive by nature, but we’ve all seen and commented about managers who let others “walk all over them”. It’s not necessary to be a bully to get one’s point across to these types of employees, and not necessary to terminate them either. Rather, it takes an assertive approach to making […]
