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Perspective on Demoting Yourself to Be True to Yourself

Believe it or not, there is a positive side to this, but be careful what you wish for. As they should, all employees should receive supervisory, management, and leadership training–if only to know their functions. Often the training is job-related or of a more general nature. The training helped this young man know the differences …

Finding Employee’s Other Qualifying Factors, Part I

It seems no one wants to hire an exemplary person, but someone just to do the job. By “exemplary” I mean someone who has more than the obvious talent, education or experience for the job. It’s definitely easier to train an new employee to do the company job, than to discover hidden talents of an …

Leading Adaptive Change

I became fascinated by change in 1997 when I led an organization-wide change initiative to purposefully redesign our Product Development and Commercialization Process (PDCP). After 18-months of organizationally created VUCA we declared victory – a success that only 30% of change initiatives achieve. Let me put this in perspective. If only 30% of your product …

The Ultimate Team

To the point, this is a post on what most people call “teamwork.” Bored already? Believe me, I understand. Traditional talk on teamwork is overdone and underused. But the fact remains that most market evolutions rely on a team—somewhere, somehow, some way. And that’s why what happens inside teams, from a Presidential White House Cabinet …

Do Foundations Support Social Enterprise?

Well, yes and no. They all want their grantees to develop “sustainability” strategies, by which they mean they want you to continue into the future without their money. So if social enterprise will help an organization diversity its funding sources and rely less on philanthropic support, they’re all for it. They like reading about it …

Ask HR- Reference in the Resume

I was recently asked my opinion of using a referral pane on a resume. The resume looked something like this. My opinion is that this is too difficult for a recruiter to scan.

4 Best Business Insurance Policies for Consultants

If you’re giving advice or offering services, business consultant insurance might be your safety net against legal troubles, property damage, injuries, and other risks that can drain your finances. Without it, especially if you’re a sole proprietor, you could be personally liable for any damages. Whether you’re an education consultant, wedding consultant, or any other …

How to Start a Home Healthcare Business: 8 Simple Steps

Do you love to help people and want to have a positive effect on their lives? Starting a home care business might be a rewarding and profitable way to do that. This guide will show you how to begin your own home care business and give you important tips for success. It covers everything you …

10 Smart Goals Examples for Small Businesses – Free Template

Figuring out how to set, track, and achieve goals is critical to running a small business. SMART goals provide a clear and straightforward framework to guide you through this process. This article will cover the basics of SMART goals and provide 10 examples to help you get started with your own business goals. What Are …

15 of the Best HRIS Solutions for Small Business Owners

Small and medium-sized businesses often face challenges managing multiple HR tasks and employee data. Therefore, adopting the right Human Resource Information System (HRIS) can streamline HR processes, centralize employee data, and significantly improve productivity. This article will delve deep into HRIS software, reviewing the best HRIS for small business owners in 2024. Why do I …