How To Manage Three Different Types Of Employees
To be effective as a CEO, you have to be able to guide and motivate a diverse group of individuals. Here’s a look at a few personality types you might encounter amongst your team and tips for getting the most from them: In charge. These employees like to make decisions and run things. You should accommodate their strengths while staying [...]
Reimbursing Employees For Business Expenses
If you have employees, you can reimburse them for business expenses or give them an advance or allowance to cover business expenses. This includes (but is not limited to): Necessary transportation Business entertainment Meals Lodging Other travel expenses These payments can either be treated under an accountable or unaccountable plan. What’s the difference? Following are the requirements for both types [...]
Overcome the Power of Negative Thinking
Negative thoughts can creep into your mind when you least expect them. The trick isn’t to fight them, but to manage them so they don’t paralyze you. Here’s what to do: Identify the triggers - When you have a negative thought, stop and ask yourself what’s bringing it on. You may be tired or stressed out, or you may be [...]
Give Yourself the OK to Succeed Throughout Your Life
Whatever your goals are, sometimes you need to consciously give yourself permission to achieve them. Here’s how to open your life up to success: Spend time with people who support you unconditionally. We often have a distorted view of ourselves and are blind to many of our assets. Being with people who believe in you helps give you a clearer [...]
Are Your Employees Happy at Work?
Let's face it: Your employees can’t do their best work if they’re not happy with their job at your company. The following “Workplace Audit,” created by the Gallup organization, can help them find out if they’re really happy where they are. Just have them put a checkmark next to each statement below that accurately portrays how they feel about their [...]
Address Employee Complaints With These Reasonable Questions
Employee complaints are part of every business owner’s life. You can’t ignore them, but you shouldn’t let them take over your day either. Handle them efficiently by asking your employee these questions: What is the exact problem? Don’t settle for unspecific gripes, like “I’ve got too much work.” Isolate the nature of the problem in concrete terms. Who else have [...]