The Quick Start Cluster
September 14, 2012
In today’s hiring landscape, the Quick Start Cluster is one of the most frequent and costly breakdowns, derailing all the time, effort, and investment you’ve poured into finding the right hire. This happens when a “Quick Start” personality, known for moving swiftly and creatively, re-enters the process after the brainstorming phase, potentially interrupting crucial implementation […]
How to Eliminate Workflow Bottlenecks for Team Success
June 12, 2012
When you eliminate workflow bottlenecks, you’re setting your business up for smoother operations and long-term growth. As your team and company evolve, workflow imbalances naturally occur, leading to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Work can pile up, and mismatches between talents and responsibilities may surface. Periodic analysis of your team’s workload and reassignment of tasks are key […]
Team Engagement Strategies to Boost Business Success
June 8, 2012
Team engagement strategies are essential for any business seeking to improve productivity and create a motivated, committed workforce. In this blog series, we share insights from support teams on how effective engagement strategies can enhance team dynamics and drive business success. In previous blogs, we discussed the joys and challenges team members experience when working […]
Employee Frustrations with Entrepreneurs – Understanding the Disconnect
June 7, 2012
Employee frustrations with entrepreneurs can reveal a lot about what goes right and wrong in small businesses. In our previous blog, we explored insights from a national focus group of support teams, uncovering the unexpected disconnects between business owners and their teams in working toward shared goals. Many entrepreneurs were surprised by what brings joy […]
Understanding Support Team Motivation in Small Business
May 25, 2012
Thirteen months ago, we held a focus group with support teams across the country, aiming to uncover the source of the disconnect between bosses and their teams in small businesses. What we found was eye-opening and critical for understanding support team motivation. We hope these insights inspire you to foster better communication and help your […]
Why New Hires Quit and How to Prevent It
April 26, 2012
Why New Hires Quit and How to Stop It Don’t you hate it when new hires quit? You go through the hassle of hiring a new person—sifting through an overwhelming pile of resumes, conducting interviews (half of which are worthless), and finally making a decision. Then, you spend time training them, and just as they […]