A union gives workers the ability to take their workplaces into their own hands. While unions are sometimes misunderstood, they ultimately have a simple purpose — to help workers come together to advocate on their own behalf. How Do Unions Work? In simple terms, unions act as a representative intermediary between an employer and employees. Unions typically work to … [Read more...]
Small Business Guide to Helping Sick Employees
Employee sickness can be a significant issue for small businesses since absent employees can disrupt schedules and impact workflow. At the same time, however, you want to make sure that you are taking care of your employees and giving them the opportunity to stay home and focus on their health if they need it. By preparing and planning for employee sickness, you can come up … [Read more...]
How to Beat (and Stay Ahead of) Your Business Competition
No matter what type of industry you’re in, you’ll need to beat your industry competitors in order for your business to grow and succeed. This can be especially challenging for newer businesses taking on established competitors in their field. However, with the right strategies, you can grow your organization and out-compete other businesses. Here are our top tips for beating … [Read more...]
Understanding and Preventing Employee Theft
If a worker steals from your business, it has obvious monetary repercussions, but there are also many other negative impacts your business could experience. When an employee steals money, supplies, or time from your company, it shows the cracks in your current workplace culture. An employee theft exposes flaws in your company’s security and may have negative effects on employee … [Read more...]
How to Attract, Develop, and Retain the Best Talent for Your Business
Every year, U.S. businesses lose $1 trillion due to employee turnover. The average cost to replace a single employee may be as high as one-half to two times the employee’s salary. A high employee turnover rate is not only costly, it also negatively impacts the mental health of your employees, which trickles down into an unenthusiastic work environment and toxic company … [Read more...]
