Empower Employees

Writing your first employee handbook?Start from the editable Employee Handbook template, or review the free employee handbook sample to see the format before you commit to one. Ask ten owners why they need an employee handbook and most will say “because every company has one.” That answer produces the handbook nobody reads: forty pages copied […]

Use a practical employee disciplinary action process with a decision matrix, progressive discipline flow, documentation worksheet, and worked example.

The list seems to be everywhere on what makes a great leader, and it usually includes some of the same characteristics and skills: honesty, clear communication, strong business acumen, and effective negotiation skills. What those lists tend to lose is that effective leadership also involves the right tactical strategy. Effective leaders learn how to launch […]

Remote work was once treated as an exception for a narrow group of specialists. Now, testers, programmers, mobile application developers, photographers, copywriters, call center operators, social media administrators, lawyers, accountants, and many other professionals can contribute from almost anywhere with reliable high-speed Internet, a suitable device, and clear operating expectations. Is remote work becoming more […]

A virtual room can be full while attention is somewhere else. Attendees can mute their audio and video, answer messages, or turn to another task when the presentation drags, the technology fails, or participation feels unnecessary. A strong virtual event experience gives people a clear reason to stay present and an easy way to contribute. […]

Every day, managers make decisions about human resources, partnerships, money, and products or services. A sound choice can still fail when the evidence is weak or the people responsible for execution were excluded. The decision-making process affects firm success because it shapes both the quality of the decision and how well the decision is executed […]

Meditation can support focus, stress management, self-awareness, and sleep. Learn eight practical ways meditation may help prepare you for success at work.

Learn ten practical ways to increase employee productivity through clear expectations, better working conditions, useful tools, recognition, training, and balanced performance measures.

Simply telling your employees “we have to be more efficient” won’t motivate them to perform better.