Coaching helps develop your employees as valued members of your organization. Find out how you can implement coaching in your small business, and why it’s essential for growing your bottom line. Steps to Coaching Your Employees  When coaching your team members, remember that mutual trust is required for positive and corrective feedback. Otherwise, your advice…

As a leader in your organization, you have a massive impact on your workers. Here are three ways that your informal leadership skills affect your team members and why those skills are so important. Welcoming Change  Embracing change is an essential skill that should be modeled for your workers. Change is what creates innovation and…

Advancements in technology mean substantial benefits for your company. Find out how eLearning can replace your employee handbook, help engage your workers, and improve your bottom line. Save Time & Money  Updating and providing physical manuals costs your organization time and money. Providing a trainer and office space also involves planning and expenses. Devote your…

Because you simply cannot accomplish all of your work tasks on your own, it’s important that you delegate whenever possible. You’ll not only be helping yourself, but also your team and the company. Here are some steps you can take to delegate effectively. Plan Well  Assess all of your tasks that need accomplishing, and decide…

As human beings, we enjoy staying in our comfort zone. However, the only way to truly grow as a leader is by trying things that seem scary or difficult. Here are a few ideas for expanding your comfort zone and growing as a leader. Share Ideas and Skills Proposing ideas that may fail and challenging…

Job candidates often wonder what factors help managers decide who they hire for their companies. Here are a few things hiring managers talk about after finishing interviews to determine the best fit for their company. Whether a Candidate Seems Excited About the Interview  Hiring managers bring aboard candidates who are passionate about the company’s mission…

By Trevor Foster, Vice President of Finance As companies begin their annual strategic planning and budgeting process for the new year, many executives dust off perhaps the most ubiquitous acronym in strategy – SWOT! We do this analysis at Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) and many things are learned from it, but the process of compiling…

By: Jennifer Maynard, Human Resources Manager Summer is a busy time of year to hire temporary or contingent employees.  Many companies utilize the contingent workforce for contracts and projects or business growth opportunities. Other companies may utilize the contingent employee, throughout the year, to gauge how they might fit into the company and to support…

Hiring workers for your startup involves a large investment of time and money. It’s important you know when it’s best to employ new staff and when you should wait. Here are some tips from seasoned professionals on how to know when the time is right for bringing on new hires. When Your Startup Has a…

Studies show that in the U.S., the majority of the workforce is unhappy with their jobs, leading to decreased productivity and a lower bottom line. However, few employees are motivated to work harder by being offered more money. Learn four low-cost ways you can increase productivity in your organization without spending a lot of money…