American Express Open Forum – December 28, 2011 There’s more to being a boss than just telling people what to do. It’s about building a rapport and fostering a real relationship with your employees, so that you trust each other and can get things done. Unfortunately, many managers don’t care about their employees’ morale, and […]
Don’t show ’em the money (even if you have it). Here are nine better ways to boost morale. Inc. Magazine, Nov. 28, 2011: The ability to motivate employees is one of the greatest skills an entrepreneur can possess. Two years ago, I realized I didn’t have this skill. So I hired a CEO who did. […]
52% of US companies report difficulty filling jobs. 47% of employers blame prospects’ lack of “hard” job skills or technical skills. 35% of companies cite candidates’ lack of experience. 28% of companies are increasing staff training and development. Source: Manpower Group (Wall Street Journal, October 24, 2011): Everybody’s heard the complaints about recruiting lately. Even […]