employee motivation Archives

Recruiting good employees is key for business success

Retain Employees; Give Room to Grow

Ask Andi: How do we retain employees who have reached their growth potential in our company. We're afraid of creating disgruntled employees that are not considered for growth opportunities, or they are considered and not promoted. Thoughts of the Day:...

Manage, Match and Meet Customer Expectations

Human Resources

Get Employee Feedback

Ask Andi: How do I collect employee feedback? Dealing with employees is a never-ending struggle for me as a business owner. When things go wrong I’m least likely to get honest feedback. It's just when I need it the most....

Human Resources

Irreplaceable? Think again…

Ask Andi: Many employees get comfortable then act like they're irreplaceable. They have grown into important roles. But that kind of attitude isn’t good for the company. Are long-time employees replaceable? Thoughts of the Day: Make great employees irreplaceable. Build...

Train new employees to avoid repeat mistakes

Human Resources

Motivate Employees to Try New Things

Ask Andi: I need to motivate employees. One of our key employees is tentative to try new things. She has to develop new abilities or she won’t progress. How can I best support her? Thoughts of the Day: So how...

Appreciation Employees feedback Straying

Human Resources

Acknowledging Your People

Ask Andi: We overlook the power of acknowledging our people. What a lesson. Eyes wide open now. How do we build this into culture? Thoughts of the Day: Acknowledge your people. It's is a powerful tool. So is appreciation. Build...

Sales

Are My Salespeople Too Comfortable?

Ask Andi: Our salespeople are too comfortable. A productive sales force is key to our future success. It’s time to get them in gear. How do we measure sales performance? Thoughts of the Day: There are two types of comfortable...

Flexible work week new employee engagement

Human Resources

Don’t Rush to Get a New Employee on Board

Ask Andi: I rushed and hired the wrong new employee. It turned into a real headache. We clashed about nearly everything. From how to do the work, to who was responsible for what. It cost me time, energy, and lost...

meeting deadlines learn to delegate sales duties to help business, and employees, grow and prosper

Leadership

Learn to Delegate in Order to Grow

Ask Andi: How do we delegate? I'm doing the work of four people. And I run this company. I want to step back so others may step up. Successfully. What do you have to say about it? Thoughts of the...

Sales

Get More Sales Over The Phone

Ask Andi: How do we get more sales over the phone? Our salespeople network without any certainty that they will meet someone who fits our target criteria. I'd like them to save energy by working the phones. They complain that...

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