Entries Tagged Employee Performance

The past few months of upheaval have proven many things about the resilience of people across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has...

One of your employees is acting weird. Typically personable and engaged, this guy suddenly seems distant and distracted. As the odd behavior adds...

Steve Moon, owner of King’s Services in Headingley, Manitoba, Canada, knows working in the portable restroom and septic service industries isn’t the...

Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what...

I can’t believe we spent a huge amount on customer-service training, and our staff still doesn’t consistently give great service. What a waste! We...

“There are only two of us in my department. Why should I bother with a formal meeting? We sit right across from...

It’s said that when employees quit jobs, they more often leave because of bad managers rather than the company itself. And if...

Entry 288015When you hire new team members, you have a certain set of expectations for them. Ultimately, you want them to be...

Many people are good bosses. Some people are great bosses. A handful go even further: They’re phenomenal, not only because of what...

Both employers and employees frequently say the annual performance review process is one of the most awful, detestable parts of work. You...

If your septic pumping company doesn’t already have an employee-recognition program, it’s a good idea to start one. And if it already...

Maybe you’ve tried everything to motivate and engage your employees, but they always seem to let you down. Maybe you’ve thrown money...

Not so long ago, workplace-based wellness programs were the hot new thing in holding down health care costs for employers. And while...

Anyone who’s in the workplace long enough eventually runs into a slacker. You know the type — that one colleague who is...