Developing a New Leader
By Bob Mason
For some inexplicable reason, there is a tendency to pick someone as the next manager and give them no training for their leadership role. [Read more...]
Developing a New Leader
December 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Effective Induction For New Employees
May 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Effective Induction For New Employees
By Divyesh Nathoo
Many people have poor memories of their first day of work – just the feeling of apprehension. Everyone wants to feel welcomed and like part of the team when they join a new company.
Developing The Best Trained Employee
March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Developing The Best Trained Employee
By Craig C Calvin
There is no substitute for good trained employees in any business. This fact has never changed in the past and is still true for any business today. Well trained employees will keep day-to-day operations running consistently smooth for the business.
Communication In The Workplace – A Manager’s Responsibility
November 28, 2010 By 2 Comments
Communication In The Workplace – A Manager's Responsibility
By Dr. Diane Hoffmann
Some years ago, I worked for a company as a contract person, where the weirdest communication manager I ever came across performed. This senior manager who was responsible for marketing and communication never said good morning first or initiated any kind of communication. She didn't know anything about me when I first started and had no interest in finding out. Communication in the workplace is first a manager's responsibility.
The Cost of Employee Turnover and How to Prevent It
May 28, 2010 By 2 Comments
Did you know that, according to several surveys, young employees stay with an employer for about 2 – 5 years while older employees may last from 5 to 9 years? Our society has become very mobile and the fear of changing jobs is not nearly as prevalent as it was in the past.
While you’re digesting those statistics, here’s another one. It costs anywhere from 50% to 200% of an employee’s annual salary to replace them! That’s right. The person who just walked out the door cost you a bunch of money.
New Employee Orientation – Sleep, Weep Or Reap?
April 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
New employee orientations seem a bit “ho-hum”? If so, you’re not alone in your thinking. Reviewing personnel policies and procedures is a bore for both employer and employee. So let’s reconsider what the goals of effective orientation should be so that they have greater meaning to both parties.
It’s essential to accomplish two things with a new employee and fast:
