If you run a business, it makes sense that you want to surround yourself with the best team. Hiring and firing is part and parcel of being the boss, but finding the best candidates for your business can be a tricky task. If you’re on the hunt for new...
Employee training isn’t the end-all, be-all of endpoint security for your business; you need to combine effective endpoint detection and response tools with employee training to create an effective security strategy for your business’s sensitive data. But, that said, people are the biggest point of vulnerability in most systems....
How many times have you heard somebody talk about the importance of image? It's everything in developing your business, so you need to think about making an image as positive as possible. This means looking at two things, your brand and your reputation. For those businesses that have been...
While you are looking to build your business and make sure that you serve your company and serve your staff as best as you can, the natural option would be to start outsourcing certain functions. This can be a very touchy subject, especially from the perspective of permanent members...
From an employer’s perspective, soft skills make the difference. What is a soft skill? Also called transferable skills or job-readiness skills, soft skills are the intangible, less-technical skills that employees are expected to possess. While being able to rewire a home is a hard skill, a soft skill is...
In many businesses, up to 50% of the workforce can be unhappy with their job. You may find that some are doing the bare minimum required of them and spending the rest of their time watching the clock or making coffee. Then there’s the ones that are blatantly miserable...
Keeping your employees happy is so important when you run a business. Why? Because happy employees stick around and they tend to give it their all for you and your business. It’s probably fair to say that the most successful businesses, in all ways, are the ones who look...
In an effort to keep your business afloat, you may be keen to cut down on costs. This is a wise move, and there are particular areas where you can save money. However, if you want to improve your work practices and improve the effectiveness of your team, you...
Ask anyone to list the top qualities of a leader, and communication skills will inevitably make the cut, usually somewhere near the top of the list. The importance of communication is justified by mentioning the need to articulate a vision, provide guidance and insight, and bring clarity to job...
Teams are only as good as their players.Whether you’re building a new venture from the ground up or fleshing out a small team in a vast corporate bureaucracy, your success turns on your ability to attract, hire, and retain the best — and get the most of out each...
