Posts in category Smart Management

In a nutshell: If an employee isn’t working out quickly, take these steps to improve the situation — or move toward a separation, if that’s unavoidable.     The new employee …

  In a nutshell: Coaches should serve as a role model, praise effort, help set realistic goals, and provide enough freedom to allow people to learn from mistakes. One of …

In a nutshell: Supplement your entrepreneurial skills with these undergraduate- or graduate-level classes — including ones in business and liberal arts. You worked hard for your business degree. You learned a …

In a nutshell: To gain a new perspective, seek new opportunities, look beyond the obvious, bring diverse groups together and embrace failure.  There’s a lot of merit to thinking inside the box. …

In a nutshell: To keep from losing your top employees, consider growth plans, training, competitive compensation and perks. You’ve heard it before: Employees are your greatest asset. This is especially true …

In a nutshell: Business students looking for a big paycheck might want to consider these career paths. People don’t always get into business to change the world. Sure, they may end up …

In a nutshell: Employees are more collaborative, productive and relaxed when they bring pets to work. Plus, pet-friendly policies can differentiate your company from other employers. It’s time to let …

In a nutshell: Is everyone in your organization on the same page? If it’s because people are hesitant to speak up, you’ve got a groupthink problem. There’s an old story …

In a nutshell: In a tight labor market, you can’t afford to ignore applicants who can offer wisdom and experience. A multigenerational workforce has a competitive advantage for companies, because …

In a nutshell: The virtual workplace has advantages for both employees and employers, but managers may need to change their approach to dealing with their teams. Telework is nothing new …