How to Approach an Employee Raise Request for Success
January 30, 2014
An employee raise request can be one of the most challenging aspects of a good employer-employee relationship. With a clear structure, small businesses can find these conversations comfortable, leaving both parties with unmet expectations and potential frustration. The Impact of an Undefined Raise Structure In many small businesses, there is no clear policy regarding employee […]
Supporting Intrapreneurs: Strategies to Empower Innovation
January 28, 2014
Supporting intrapreneurs within your team can create a pathway for empowerment, innovation, and growth. Ever feel that as your team leaders step up, attorneys may feel isolated? You might wonder, “What if they don’t need me anymore?” In our recent Team Empowerment call, we discussed the concept of an intrapreneur: a team member who may […]
Smart Hire Solution Hiring Tips for Productive Quick Starts
January 2, 2014
Are you looking to improve productivity in your team? Smart Hire Solution hiring can help Quick Starts harness their strengths while staying on task. Quick Starts, known for their instinct to innovate, tend to jump into projects without pre-planning, often shifting from one task to another. This can make it challenging to stay organized and […]
Boost Holiday Productivity with the Toleration Eliminator Strategy
December 22, 2013
With the holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to boost holiday productivity by eliminating those minor stressors before they pile up. When we tackle these minor irritations head-on, we create space for a more joyful, stress-free season. As fall settles in and the holidays draw near, the mix of shopping, gift wrapping, and endless […]
Why Nostalgia Traps Us: Breaking the Cycle of Past Decisions
December 17, 2013
Why nostalgia traps us can be a tricky question to answer. We often remember past experiences with fondness, only to find the reality disappoints. Have you ever craved an Egg McMuffin, bought one, and remembered you don’t like it? It’s a shared experience: we crave something based on how we remember it rather than how […]
Long-Term Hiring and Training Secrets for Lasting Success
December 8, 2013
Long-term hiring and training success can transform both business and employee outcomes. Do you know the secret to hiring and training that fulfills employer and employee goals? Lately, we’ve sifted through over 10,000 resumes and conducted over 150 phone interviews. In each conversation, candidates express a consistent theme: “I want a long-term job, somewhere I […]