Becoming a manager

In challenging economic times, it is difficult to offer wage increases to reward the best employees. However, there are thankfully other alternatives to motivate your troops.
2009, April

Speech is silver, silence is gold. This saying does not hold much water in times of crisis. Actually, remaining silent is probably the worst tactic a company can adopt when going through a storm.
2009, April

Once the cut backs have been announced, the remaining employees are vulnerable. The managers must take care of them to avoid sinking.
2009, April

Announcing job cuts is never easy. To avoid making a difficult situation worse, one must show some humanity.
2009, April

An employee is eager for a promotion, but they’re too green for the job. How do you cushion the blow – or do you?
2009, March

Wondering how to get younger job seekers to join your company? Retailer STAPLES Business Depot went the high-tech route and created a whole new world for them.
2009, February

PayScale releases its 2008 Market Pricing Practice Survey.
2009, January

Tips to manage, change and enhance employee performance.
2009, January