Employee Performance Articles

A generic approach to recognizing employee performance can deprive companies of the very benefits that reward programs strive to obtain

As the busy season approaches, remember to show a sincere appreciation for front-line workers who keep the trucks moving and the vacuum pumps running.

Companies should be built around rational, financially focused decisions; the personal relationships that also arise in the business world can sometimes be at odds with that. But it’s possible to appease both ends of the spectrum.

Your employees are some of your greatest assets as a business owner, and it's in your best interest to encourage them to stick around

It takes guts to approach the boss and ask for more money. Treat the request with respect, and follow these important steps before you blurt out a yes or no.

Train people on systems, processes and desired behaviors, and do it often. Good organizations teach forward as well as learn from their mistakes.

Meeting with employees individually fosters accountability and shows appreciation

Good managers are critical to any organization’s success, but it’s not always as simple as promoting your top employees

These steps can help you build a team that meets your expectations without any micromanaging

Remembering these simple traits of great leadership can keep your crew happier and working toward your most important business goals

As younger workers join your business, you may have to modernize the way you give feedback and offer pay raises

Effective employee-recognition programs bolster engagement, reduce turnover and drive better behavior and performance

Maintaining a good roster of employees ultimately comes down to engagement. Accomplish that and everything else about managing your team falls into place. Some understanding of how the human brain functions can help.

Developing a workplace wellness program does more than save a little money on insurance premiums