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How to Use HR Plans to Increase Results
Is your business succeeding at the level of your wildest dreams? If not, this is a perfect time to create a human resources (HR) strategic plan. Let me explain why. An HR strategic plan is a natural extension of a business plan (a document that describes where you want your organization to be in the…
Read More5 Reasons Early HR Planning Will Make You Soar Ahead of the Game
Do you feel like you spend too much of your time in a reactive mode rather than a proactive one? If so, you’re in good company. With so many demands on our time and attention, it can feel impossible to stay ahead of the game. As we move through the first month of the final…
Read More7 Amazingly Simple Ways for Supervisors to Build Trust
I don’t believe that “rah-rah” speeches motivate people. In my experience, the more effective route is to hire people who are intrinsically motivated to do great work and then do everything possible not to de-motivate them. Few things demotivate people faster than working with a supervisor they don’t trust. Why is trust so important? When…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Supervisor Do You Want to Be?
Most of us never ask ourselves this question. Supervisors are expected to be better at juggling than clowns riding unicycles at the circus, so how many actually have time for deep contemplation about supervisory style? However, success in any area of life is preceded by focusing on the things that you want. If you aren’t…
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