by Kellie Boysen | Aug 7, 2017 | Employee Management, For Employers, General, Hiring & Firing, Our Blog, Training
Imagine the employee that you would consider to be a star performer in your business. What are their behavioral habits? What attitudes do they reveal by the way they speak to customers and coworkers, their promptness for their work day, their achievement of positive... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 31, 2017 | Employee Management, For Employers, General, Retention
There are a number of contributing variables when you are working to attract and retain top talent in your business. You might have an attractive physical location, convenient work hours, or a relaxed dress code. You may have a strong internal culture of teamwork and... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 24, 2017 | Employee Management, For Employers, Training
We love the mindset of millennial – the energy, the tech savvy, and the community-mindedness are all assets that can invigorate a workplace and provide fresh perspective. Many millennials have leadership career goals. But one of the challenges for millennials... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 19, 2017 | Employee Management, Our Blog, Retention, Training
Trying to move your company forward without engaging employees is like walking an elderly Labrador Retriever that has arthritis and hip dysplasia. Your arm and shoulder become sore from all of the pulling (OK, dragging), progress is slow and you don’t get very... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 6, 2017 | Employee Management, General, Hiring & Firing, Our Blog
This is Part 2 of a series of posts on closely held businesses and transition issues. Your transition from founder-led to professionally managed won’t occur overnight, so it’s not too soon to begin thinking, or even to take some action steps. Do your homework early so... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 6, 2017 | Employee Management, General, Our Blog
This is part one of a two-part series on closely-held businesses and transition issues. It’s so exciting and rewarding to start and run a successful business. During startup the founder eats, sleeps, and drinks the company, and sometimes either literally or...