Category: Management
Why Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]
Although some may overlook it, classifying someone as either an employee or a contract worker matters for both businesses owners and employees. Businesses can face issues with the IRS for improper employee classification, and employees may be getting the short end of the employment stick if they are improperly classifiedRead More
3 Ways to Beat Decision Fatigue
Decisions, decisions. Sometimes it feels like our lives are one big set of decisions strung together between meals and sleeping. Maybe that’s because on average all of us are asked to make more than 100 small to medium decisions every day — just in our personal lives. If you areRead More
Is an MBA Still Worth it? 4 Ways It Helps
It used to be a given that getting an MBA degree was a sure way to also gain access to the executive suite. But times have certainly changed in recent years, and while an MBA is still an asset, it no longer has the cachet that it once claimed inRead More
5 Ways to Make Office Life Easier for Introverts
I remember my first experience working in cubicle-land: radio playing in the cubicle next to me, constant hum of voices interrupted occasionally by the sounds of a teleconference blasting over a less-than-considerate colleague’s phone, bursts of laughter, high-energy discussions. The manager was an extrovert who did not think twice aboutRead More
5 Ways To Be a Leader – Not Just a Manager
Many people aspire to be a manager, but what we really need are leaders. If you want to be a leader of people rather than just managing them, there are a number of characteristics that you should seek to attain and practice. The late and great management guru Warren BennisRead More
How to Increase Employee Motivation: Lessons From ‘The Office’
Do you remember that episode of “The Office” where Robert California tells Andy Bernard that he, as manager, needs to do whatever is necessary to double the sales? In typical “Nard Dog” fashion, Andy creates an employee motivation program to boost office morale and productivity. Not surprisingly, none of theRead More
Can You Pass the Management Skills Quiz?
Most experts agree that you need a number of basic skills to be a good manager. Leading isn’t enough, you also need to be able to persuade people to follow you. Good communication often tops the list of must-have management skills, but that includes listening as well as giving othersRead More
(Infographic) What Makes a Successful Manager?
One in every 3 Americans want to leave his or her job, while 31% claim their boss makes them feel under-appreciated, and unmotivated. Overall workplace morale is low in the US. Knowing this, business owners must make a valiant effort to ensure that both themselves and their hired managers areRead More