If your corporation has recently downsized, your remaining employees are probably worried that they’ll be next to go. Compound this fear with additional work, and you’ve got yourself a staff of frustrated employees. Unfortunately, during uncertain times your employees may displace…

You’ve allowed your employees flexibility with their break times, but it’s gotten to where they take too many breaks and for too long. How do you steer time-wasting employees back on track? While your employees should feel comfortable taking breaks and…

Whether you make New Year’s resolutions yourself, you should never underestimate the energy that a new year brings to your employees. Many of your employees will see the new year as a fresh start and a clean slate. That often creates…

Your employees’ deserve rewards for their hard work. But sometimes – if the reward isn’t chosen thoughtfully – the act of giving a reward can cause more harm than good. When you reward your employees, the last thing you want to do is…

As a supervisor, you’re faced with the challenge to constantly switch gears. But in the process, are you giving each of your tasks proper priority? High priority, urgent, must do today are words that probably describe most items on your to-do…

One of your female employees is about to come back to work from maternity leave, so you can stop worrying about how to cover her workload. But now you have something new to plan for: If she decides to breastfeed…

If you work remotely on a regular basis, you need to be sure you can access files from your office computer. There are several products available for remote computer access. Some of the more well-known companies are: GoToMyPC: www.gotomypc.com LogMeIn: https://secure.logmein.com Access Remote…

If you’ve ever scanned a resume and noticed a glaring typographical error, you’ve probably immediately disqualified that person for the job. As a manager, you should expect the same top quality from yourself. Here are some easy tips to help you…

There may come a time when you need a mobile office, such as if you’re going to a conference or need to work at home for a few days. The good news is, it’s easy to do that by choosing…

One of your main duties is to protect your employees’ safety. While most companies have general safety guidelines, they may not have a plan for unexpected emergency situations. The American Red Cross recommends that companies devise a disaster response plan and…