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Updated on July 13, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 5 Comments

Is Performance Based Pay Practical for Your Company?

Over the years, many companies have attempted to implement performance based pay for employees. Some have been successful with the programs, while others have experienced utter failure. So what makes a performance based pay program work in some situations and not others? Research and real-world trial and error suggest that the success of a performance […]

Filed Under: Increasing Profits, Management, Promoted

Updated on July 8, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 2 Comments

Combating the Mid Afternoon Productivity Lull in the Office

It’s the 3 o’clock lull, a universal experience in the stereotypical office environment. You can see it in the “yawn wave,” as cubicle after cubicle emits a restless sigh or groan. Tired, distracted employees move in their chairs aimlessly. Paper shuffling declines, while keyboard tapping grows faint, and an occasional snore is heard coming from […]

Filed Under: Employees, Management, Promoted

Updated on July 3, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 1 Comment

How to Stay Focused at Work During Tough Times

Staying focused at work during times of trouble at home can be extremely difficult. A divorce, death in the family, or other traumatic event can turn your entire world upside down. So how are you supposed to care about work (much less stay focused at the office) when your entire life feels like it’s been […]

Filed Under: Employees, Promoted

Updated on June 28, 2023 by Andrew Jensen Leave a Comment

Do Tuition Reimbursement Programs Benefit the Employer?

Tuition reimbursement programs – agreements in which you (the employer) agrees to finance all or part of an employee’s post-secondary education – are one type of benefit that many employers choose to provide to their staff. But it can sometimes be difficult to decide whether or not a tuition reimbursement program is right for your […]

Filed Under: Employees, Promoted

Updated on June 23, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 11 Comments

How to Handle Employee Insubordination

Dealing with employees who don’t take your advice or listen to instructions Most managers and business owners have had the displeasure of dealing with an employee who failed to follow instructions, but even people who are experienced at the task still encounter difficulty with determining how to handle employee insubordination. It is necessary to address […]

Filed Under: Management, Promoted

Updated on June 18, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 4 Comments

5 Incredibly Easy Tips for Stopping Procrastination

Merriam-Webster defines procrastination like this: Procrastination: To put off intentionally and habitually. Everyone is guilty of the bad habit at one point or another, but some individuals are more guilty than others. People often procrastinate in order to avoid facing a situation, to put off making a decision, or because they “work best under pressure.” […]

Filed Under: Efficiency, Promoted

Updated on June 13, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 4 Comments

Should You Work More Than 40 Hours a Week?

Maximize efficiency and productivity at work by limiting yourself to reasonable hours. How long is your work week? Fifty hours? Sixty? Seventy? If you consistently work more than 40 hours a week (or are the manager of employees that do), it’s probably time for you to make a change. Overwhelming evidence suggests that work weeks […]

Filed Under: Employees, Management, Promoted

Updated on June 8, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 11 Comments

Holding Employees Accountable for Performance

Employee performance in the workplace is a subject that can be evaluated from a multitude of different standpoints, one of which is the importance of setting employee performance standards. Establishing standards for measuring employees’ performance allows you as the business manager to evaluate employees’ achievements and effectiveness and make the adjustments necessary to encourage an […]

Filed Under: Employees, Management, Promoted

Updated on June 3, 2023 by Andrew Jensen Leave a Comment

Alternatives to Layoffs

In times of economic crisis, many businesses find themselves facing the possibility of layoffs. They reason that the majority of their expenditures are in payroll, so logically, payroll should be the first area to face reductions. There are, however, hidden costs to layoffs, including severance packages and potential legal fees, as well as the future […]

Filed Under: Cutting Costs, Promoted

Updated on May 29, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 2 Comments

Saving Money on Office Supplies

Companies are always searching for ways to save money, but drastic cost cutting measures should never be your first course of action. Instead, look to the little things to see how your business can become more financially responsible. Obviously, rationing pencils is not going single-handedly bring your business out of debt, but you’d be surprised […]

Filed Under: Cutting Costs, Promoted

Updated on May 24, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 1 Comment

Creating a Positive Partnership Experience

Partnerships between businesses have the potential to be remarkably effective business ventures. However, if conditions aren’t right for a partnership, the agreement could not only fail to be mutually beneficial, but could also develop into something mutually destructive. There are some characteristics that are common among most successful partnerships, though, so if you’re considering a […]

Filed Under: Management, Promoted

Updated on May 19, 2023 by Andrew Jensen Leave a Comment

When You Encounter the Feeling of “Been There, Done That” as an Entrepreneur

During the fourth stage of emotions that experts say most new entrepreneurs experience, you will adjust to having become used to your role as a business owner. As this happens, most entrepreneurs redefine themselves and their lives in terms of their business, and they accept that their company will be a part of their lives […]

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Promoted

Updated on May 14, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 1 Comment

Self-Doubt and Other Emotional Phases of Entrepreneurship

The third stage of emotions experts say most entrepreneurs experience during their business startup mirrors the first stage and the second stage in many ways in that there are both positive and negative moments. There are a number of negative emotions you can expect, but there are also many effective ways to cope with these […]

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Promoted

Updated on May 9, 2023 by Andrew Jensen 1 Comment

Finding Success in a Well Balanced Life

Throughout my life, I’ve met many workaholics and seen many cases of work burnout. I’ve seen men who have exhibited very successful careers but who have pursued fame and glory at the cost of neglecting their own health and families. As women move increasingly into the limelight, inevitably more women will also fall prey to […]

Filed Under: Efficiency, Personal Efficiency, Promoted

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