Why Studying Online for HR Degree Is Good Choice Business Owners

September 23, 2019


Getting a master’s degree in a business-related discipline is something that is becoming more and more popular with people who want to run their own businesses. While entrepreneurs, unlike people in traditional employment paths, don’t need to worry about having the right piece of paper to qualify for the management level job they want to do, there is a huge amount of value to the education you can get from a business focused master’s degree when it comes to performing at your best as a leader, and this is something that an increasing number of business owners are starting to take advantage of.

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How To Balance Business Profits With Purpose

September 15, 2019


In today’s world, businesses must no longer just focus predominantly on the creation of revenue, but also on profit with purpose. While bottom line profit is an important measure of success for any business, balancing that with your contribution to society and the environment is equally important. When you look at the millennial generation they put much more value on these aspects. If you want to attract their business it is imperative that you pay attention to external factors in addition to business profit. Here are tips on how you an achieve that.

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Project Safety Plan: Why You Need One

September 10, 2019


Be it a regular or big-ticket project, every project in the construction or engineering industry involves a high level of risk. Management can minimize risks and prevent accidents from taking place before the project takes off. However, there needs to be a fail-proof safety plan in place. [Read more…]

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Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Physical Today

September 3, 2019


If you’ve gone through life as one of those people who avoids going to the doctor at all costs, surprise! This is your sign to make yourself an appointment for your yearly physical with your doctor. Yes, you make a good point, going to the doctor is for sick people — but what about going to avoid getting sick altogether? Going for your yearly physical is not nearly as bad as you remember it being and once it’s done, it’s done for a whole year!

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3 Tips to Keep Your Employees Happy

September 3, 2019


The happier your staff are at work, the more productive they will be. They will be more loyal, and they will go above and beyond their job description if needs be. This makes for a much more profitable business; not only will more work be done, but you won’t have to spend time and money on hiring new people when old employees leave because they don’t enjoy their work. Plus, you’ll gain a reputation as a good company to work for.

Yet keeping your staff happy isn’t something that everyone finds easy. Employers can be so intent on making the business do well that they don’t think about how to look after their staff. Here are some tips to keep your staff happy and your business thriving.

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4 Solid Reasons to Invest in Your Team’s Knowledge

August 23, 2019


As a business owner or a team leader, there are so many reasons why it is important to invest in your team’s growing knowledge. From the ground up, there is no more important factor in a business’s success than the employees that are hired. Furthering the knowledge of employees is a plain smart business move. Investing in a team will bump up morale, increase the benefits of the collaborative mind, give your team mates a leg up, and help each individual develop new skillets that can ultimately help the whole team.

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8 Factors to Consider When Choosing Employee Scheduling Software

August 19, 2019


Employee scheduling is an important task for businesses because it ensures proper utilization of teams. Though you can do it manually, a software tool makes a wiser choice. It automates employee scheduling and ensures accuracy, efficiency, and productivity for your business. It eliminates the need for spending hours preparing spreadsheets to manage data. Furthermore, aligning with changes in shifts becomes easier once you adopt an automated system.

But everything boils down to having the right employee scheduling software for your business. There are several such apps in the market but you need to choose wisely. To start with, you need to find one that is easy to use and has the right set of features. So, if you are planning to invest in employee scheduling software for your business, here are the factors that you should consider.

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4 Health and Safety Actions You Must Take When Starting a Small Business

August 15, 2019


There’s a lot to think about when starting a small business, it’s incredibly exciting when ideas start to come to fruition. Office infrastructures need to be put in place and employees will need to be hired to carry out daily tasks and keep the business moving forward.

One area that should never be overlooked when starting a new business is the health and safety areas you are providing for your staff to create a safe and secure environment for them to work in. Don’t forget these four points along the way.

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Surprising Reasons Why Your Employees Are Not Motivated

August 14, 2019


Sometimes we come across an employee who seems to have lost motivation on the job. As a business owner or manager, having such kind of person on your team can be stressful. You want your staff to be happy and motivated, which are vital to get your business running smoothly and successfully.

So why are some employees not motivated and what can you do to raise their spirits at work?

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The How-to Guide on Big Recruitment for Small Businesses

August 7, 2019


As a small business, we really don’t need to remind what you are up against. Sure, consumers might be tending to go more local with their buying choices, but this still doesn’t hide the fact that you are constantly up against big budgets.

One area where this can really hinder you is with recruitment. While you might strike lucky from time to time, in general you just can’t compete with the salaries that big firms tend to offer.

This is where you need to think outside the box. Today’s post will now take a look at some of the best ways you can initiate a recruitment drive – even if you don’t have a huge budget to help you along.

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