6 Keys to Building a Productive Team
Human resource professionals have the great responsibility of maintaining order and peace in the workplace. In these times, when it seems like none of us has job security and major changes could have a...
View Article3 Steps to Hiring the Right Person
by Eva Del Rio Simply having a qualified candidate is not enough to ensure a successful fit for the job. Each position in your organization has unique requirements—for not only qualifications, but for...
View ArticleMastering Employee Communications
By Amelia Bell, APR Employees are your organization’s most valuable asset; they are your strongest advocates and often the most trusted spokespeople. As such, communicating effectively with employees...
View ArticleHow to Improve Employee Performance Reviews
By: Jackie Knabel The performance appraisal is intended to assess an employee’s job performance and increase productivity. It establishes a means of feedback for the employee in relation to the...
View Article7 Tips to Provide Excellent Customer Service
By Carla Jones In today’s world of social media, news travels faster and wider. You want satisfied customers to share good news that represents your brand in a positive way through word of mouth, on...
View ArticleWhy Diversity Matters, Both in Hiring Employees and Finding Customers
By Jenna White Does diversity matter to your business? No matter the size of your organization, the simple answer should be, “Yes!” Diversity energizes business. Chances are that you will interact with...
View ArticleYour Most Valuable Partner for Employment
By Todd Ruano Background screening for employment can be an intimidating process for both the candidate and the employer. With numerous organizations regulating what information can and cannot be...
View ArticleLast Piece of Your Hiring Puzzle: Pre-Hire Assessments
- Todd Ruano The pre-employment psychological and behavioral assessment market is a $1 billion industry, and best-in-class employers are using assessments now more than ever as a part of their pre-hire...
View ArticleCommunicating Through a Crisis
Most businesses and organizations will face a crisis at some point, whether it’s an on-the-job accident, a CEO scandal or an unflattering viral video about your organization. By preparing for a crisis,...
View ArticleJohn Spence: Admirable, Competent Leaders Necessary for Employee Satisfaction
John Spence, Gainesville’s well-known business adviser, consultant and speaker, spoke at an April 25 fundraiser for the United Way of North Central Florida on the results of a research study he...
View ArticleThree Simple Tips for Recruiting Quality College Talent
By Dwayne Peterson, Assistant Director for Employer Development, University of Florida Career Resource Center Summer is upon us and that means a fresh batch of college graduates are eagerly looking to...
View ArticleWhy keeping your employees healthy is vital to your bottom line
By Amanda Purser Poor health costs the U.S. economy $576 billion annually, according to the Integrated Benefits Institute, a health and productivity research company. To put that in perspective, that...
View ArticleRetirement plan options for the small business and self-employed
Contributed by W.J. Rossi, CFP, ChFC; Tim Roark & Ben Doty, CFA; Koss Olinger & Company According to the General Accounting Office, only 14 percent of small-business owners provide their...
View ArticleHow to create ‘intrapreneurs’ in your company
By JJ Jarrell One of a small-business owner’s greatest challenges is attracting and retaining talent. Often, the owner feels a special sense of investment in the company that may not be shared by...
View ArticleUtilizing transparency in customer service
By Amanda Purser One of the most disheartening things that can happen as a business owner is receiving negative comments or emails about your business or staff. But what if those negative comments were...
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