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Administration
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Employee handbooks should be more than just a pile of photocopies you thrust at a new hire. Handbooks provide a common framework for communicating your corporate culture. If used properly, they can protect you legally as well.
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What data to keep, where to put it, who sees it and why.
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For big-company resources at reasonable prices, call an HR consultant.
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A procedures manual for your company protects you from trusting too much in particular employees to operate your business, serves as a guide for new trainees, and provides an emergency recovery plan.
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Play fair with single employees if you want them to stick around.
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Benefits
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If your jaw dropped at the sight of costlier medical insurance this year without a corresponding increase in revenue, it’s time to take a different view of employee benefits.
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Choosing a retirement plan service provider can be a confusing and complicated task. Organize your search with this fee disclosure worksheet from the Department of Labor. It'll help you make informed decisions on investment options and providers.
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Here's a handy list of fourteen types of attractive employee benefits with short explanations of each. Do you have these available for your staff? Should you?
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Having trouble finding the perfect benefit package for all your employees? Cafeteria plans can allow individuals to be happier under one roof. This Quick-Read provide guidelines to tailor a flexible employee-benefits plan that suits you and your staff.
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The last few years have been challenging for most small business owners. Cash flow has been tight while fixed costs such as health insurance and rent have continued to rise. Fortunately, there are three ways you can enhance your benefits package without increasing your company’s expenses.
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Compensation
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In a down economy, small-business owners will invariably feel the pinch. And, unfortunately, so will their employees. According to a study by Hewitt Associates, employees can expect another year of skimpy raises in 2009 as employers batten down the hatches to either correct or prepare for the damage caused by a potential recession. But while pinching pennies is good for the wallet, it's not always good for employee morale. Keep employees happy with creative benefits they'll value more than money.
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Variable-based compensation can be very motivating and rewarding for both an organization and its sales force, and can work for virtually any type of business in which there are transactions measured by units sold – including all matter of products and services in the retail, wholesale, business-to-business and institutional arenas alike. Simply put: the more sold, the greater the compensation. But there are some key factors to consider when developing a plan for variable-based compensation. |
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Just as you cannot find a university in the United States that offers a degree in sales management, the same holds true for finding a consulting firm that specializes in sales compensation planning and design. They simply don’t exist. |
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Use this chart from the Chamber of Commerce to determine what kinds of work you have to pay your employees for.
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Compensating contract workers involves negotiating a rate that reflects skills and experience, paying in a timely manner, and possibly offering perks such as professional development, says the founder of a company that develops training manuals. A key is not to treat 1099 workers as employees, the author advises.
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Downsizing
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Handle cuts gracefully and your remaining team will respect you. Hear from executives who have been there, how best to communicate and handle the layoff process. Sometimes the standard procedures are not the best.
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Implementing structured hiring, training and review processes can prevent a lawsuit in the case of layoffs or discharges. Hiring r ight, documentation, and training are key elements.
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How can an employer minimize legal problems when it's necessary to fire an employee for unsatisfactory performance?
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Are you faced with the tough situation of having to fire an employee? Use these helpful guidelines to make the process as smooth and painless as possible.
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This article provides recommendations to help you and your organization effectively deal with downsizing.
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Outsourcing
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Outsourcing is reaching new levels of creativity as entrepreneurs figure out more tasks that can be sourced elsewhere.
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Outsourcing is reaching new levels of creativity as entrepreneurial minds figure out more and more tasks that can be sourced elsewhere.
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The founder of three companies in the outsourced shipping business advises entrepreneurs to turn to outsiders for all services that aren't core to the business.
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When you're looking for freelance help, know what you need and be sure you're comfortable with the person you choose. Online tools make it easier than ever to find help, but that doesn't necessarily translate to the best help for you.
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Knowing what you’re looking for, what you can afford, and how to work with consultants who can provide the desired results are keys to unlocking the sometimes mysterious successful consultant relationship.
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Personnel
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This year, make it your goal to become a better manager. Here's how.
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When an employee asks this question, having a company policy in place can make answering it much easier.
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In a recession, keeping morale high is essential. Here are some innovative ideas to boost morale and motivation, without spending a lot, even in the toughest post-layoff environment.
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For the founder of a virtual Web-design company, communication is the most important element that holds everything together. Being honest, clear and consistent enables her to manage both well-paid, highly skilled employees and far-flung customers. She can grow the business by developing her remote staff and offloading support functions that take time from focusing on strategy. And, she can work in her pajamas.
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They may not be the worst performers in your company, but mediocre employees could still be wasting your time and money. Take these steps to unload the dead weight and revitalize your staff.
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Policies
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It is important to note that it is always in an employer’s best interest for its
employees to understand their rights, responsibilities and benefits both under the law and as it relates to their own job performance.
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Increasingly, business owners are keeping tabs on their employees with
programs that analyze inbound and outbound e-mail and monitor visited
Web sites. Many employers argue that snooping is the only way to protect
proprietary data, while guarding against potential legal problems triggered
by office gossip or harassing comments transmitted via e-mail.
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Firing someone is never easy, but watching that employee sue for wrongful termination can be much worse.
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Recruiting & Hiring
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Companies roll out the red carpet when they hire new employees. Yet, those that they elect not to hire are left out in the cold with a bad taste in their mouth about their experiences with the company. It doesn't need to be this way.
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Recruiting employees to your organization requires a leap of faith on both sides. Employees dedicate a portion of their lives to the success of their employers, and employers dedicate time and resources in their employees. Make this difficult process a successful one with this top ten list of best recruiting practices.
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Recruiting, retaining and managing Traditionalists, Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y.
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Hiring a tech consultant you can trust with your business can be a challenge. These tips can save time, reduce headaches and help you find the perfect match for your company's needs.
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A labor shortage looms as baby boomers reach retirement age. However, your company can rise to this challenge by becoming an "employer of choice."
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Training & Development
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To take their ventures to new heights, entrepreneurs head back to class in the Small Business Administration's Emerging 200 program. Learn how the SBA's E200 program helps inner-city companies with growth potential overcome inertia and other barriers.
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Before you slash the training budget, consider what one-to-one coaching can do for your company leadership. Leading in difficult times is a special skill, and a key leader can benefit from executive coaching that teaches him how to navigate the storm.
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Employee reviews should benefit both of you. Here's how to make the most of them.
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Change your tune about performance reviews; they provide an opportunity to get more bang for your buck from one of your biggest investments: your employees.
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Entrepreneurs can bring valuable experience and charisma to a classroom. This article describes techniques that can make or break your lecture and have students lining up for more instead of nodding out.
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