Work Place Violence a Business Failure

Of course the suspect was arrested and the victim was sent to the hospital, but this is just the beginning of this tragic story. Now the victim has filed a lawsuit against the employer and he is facing heavy fines from the OSHA investigators who were alerted by the victim's family.

8 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Moving Into Management

In many organisations, once you have proven your abilities, the next logical step is to move into management. Is this right for you?

Workplace Conflict - The Five W's for Intervention

Conflict in the workplace can be costly. It results in reduced productivity, low morale, and employee dissatisfaction. Quick, decisive intervention is vital. But what should you do and when? These important tips will help you move from crisis to calm when conflict threatens.

Courageous Leadership - 5 Steps to Survive Uncertain Times

In this fast paced market, are you fit to survive? This article gives the 21 Century leader strategies to thrive in a competitive market place. Upgrade your leadership skills for success in a rapidly changing market.

Auto Repair Shop Key To Success

This is the job most owners in small shops do on there own. The problem I see is the owner just bought himself the hardest job in the shop and he likely has lost his vision on working on his business and is stuck in his business. Not to mention no holidays and a lot of stress. I have recently been asked who would make a good replacement for this owner and I know the answer. This article is for the owners upcoming relief and also to the technicians to ponder wondering where he will end up when the work in the shop hurts the body too much or seems dead end.

Enabling Your Employees To Think Smart - Seven Principles of Creative Problem Solving

Should we attempt to solve the problem straightaway or should we be asking - Should I really be solving this problem. Smart breakthrough creative problem solving enable us to divert our resources for the enhancement of organiational success. Learning to question the purpose of the problem is the beginning of breakthrough creative problem solving.

Essential Tips To HR Planning For Your Daycare Business

Planning for your manpower is extremely important. This article will guide a daycare owner through the key steps of HR planning.

Managing Versus Doing - Getting the Balance Right

One of the biggest challenges facing those taking on a management or supervisory role is finding the time to manage. How can you start to address this dilemma?

Tips to Best Utilize Older Workers in Your Workforce

It's inevitable - Baby Boomers are retiring and will continue to do so for years to come. But what happens to your workplace knowledge base? This article provides counsel on how to leverage it before it's gone.

Attracting the Right Candidate for Your Daycare Position

After you have drawn up all the pre-requisites of your new hire, you need to ensure that you attract the right candidate to apply for the position. So what’s the best way to go about it?

Why Culture Surveys Don't Work

Culture surveys have become commonplace for organisations today. But the basic premise of many of them is 'off base' and will not achieve the results they are looking to gain. And the reason for this is actually quite simple. This article attempts to outline the current state of play and begins to discuss some simple solutions.

Procurement and How It Relates to Office Furniture

Do your job responsibilities include purchasing of large quantities of office furniture? If so, then you should find these insider tips very helpful.

Industrial Safety

This article discusses safety issues regarding industrial companies and ways to ensure the safety of individuals working in these areas. Safety equipment and safety wear are also discussed.

Consumer Psychology in the Industrial and Manufacturing Equipment Marketplace

Employ your understanding of consumer psychology to each and every industrial equipment classified ad or auction description and succeed where others fail.