Why Rewarding Employee Loyalty Can Be a Mistake
By Ira Wolfe Tuesday Jun 15, 2010Which is better: employee retention or loyalty? The answer isn’t as obvious as one might think.
Employee Work Passion: What Does that Really Mean?
By Jay Forte Tuesday Jun 15, 2010The workplace is changing. Powerful performance in an intellectual workplace (our current service and conceptual workplace) is directly related to the degree of employee work passion. The more passionate an employee is about his work, the more significant his commitment, contribution and, ultimately, performance.
Manager's Dilemma: Do Sabbaticals Hurt or Help a Company?
By Jay Forte Monday Jun 14, 2010Are company sabbaticals an employee perk that no longer have value in today's workplace? Or are these extended breaks a benefit that not only helps a valued employee, but also pays off for the company? Read on for a more detailed description of this week's Manager's Dilemma:
3 Marketing Rules to Live — or Die — by
By Eric Reyes Monday Jun 14, 20103 marketing rules to live — or die — by. You may think your product is so good it will sell itself, but Tim Berry at Online Finance Blog has a reality check for you: great marketing sells even the crummiest products. His second rule: consistency beats brilliance — meaning don't change your marketing strategy every few months. Familiarity breeds trust among customers. Third, writes Berry, people can trump money.
Recession Over? Now's the Time to Win Back Your Customers
By Reuben Advani Monday Jun 14, 2010Many small businesses have watched their best customers wander off during the recession. Maybe the customer was unhappy with the service or its budget was slashed or it simply reassessed priorities. Whatever the reason, a lot of companies were too busy trying to survive to spend the time and money necessary to luring customers back. But as the economy stabilizes — and many small businesses regain their footing — now's the time to turn your attention to wooing lost customers. How do you do it?
An Approach to Business Meetings That Even You Will Love
By Patrick Forsyth Monday Jun 14, 2010I recently wrote about a problem we all face — too much to do, too little time — and offered some tips on how you can manage your time better. Now I'd like tackle one of the biggest time-sucks in our daily work lives: the ubiquitous business meeting.
Next Time, Show Up to Work 'Stupid'
By Jay Forte Monday Jun 14, 2010I was listening to Change Nation, an audio interview with host Ariane de BonVoisin of First 30 Days fame. Her guest, Polly LaBarre, is the author of "Mavericks at Work; Why The Most Original Minds In Business Win." The entire interview (a podcast on iTunes) is great. But the reason to mention it is because she said something that resonated with me: “Come to work stupid.”
Manager's Dilemma Solved: The Case of the Misdirected Email
By Jay Forte Friday Jun 11, 2010In this week's Manager's Dilemma, I presented an all-too familiar situation that a client of mine recently encountered: what happens when an employee's email criticizing the company ends up in the boss's inbox? The e-mail my CEO client accidentally received said, "Get ready for a mass exodus — every employee hates this place, especially me — and when things improve we are all going to leave.” This e-mail was written from one employee to another. The CEO asked me if he should be alarmed.
In a Crisis, What's Your IT Backup Plan?
By Kevin Beaver Friday Jun 11, 2010As a small business owner, you've undoubtedly had others tell you to "have a contingency plan" for when crises strike. This phrase means different things to different people depending on the context of the situation. Many business owners do have fallback plans for many aspects of their operations, including their accounts receivable and supplier relationships. But what about IT and more specifically, your web presence?
Where the Jobs Are for Top Execs
By Eric Reyes Friday Jun 11, 2010The best jobs for executives. Check out ExecuNet's latest research on fastest-growing industries in the coming year: they include health care, green technology, high tech, biotech, energy, manufacturing, government or non-profit educational ventures, and financial services.
