Monthly Archives: July 2019

Don’t Forget These Elements in Your Employee Reviews

July 31, 2019 | 1,573 views

Don’t Forget These Elements in Your Employee Reviews
Don’t Forget These Elements in Your Employee Reviews

Performance reviews can create stress and strain for managers and employees alike. For some reason, the formality of sitting down and putting pen to paper can seem scary and uninspiring.

To make reviews easier and consistent, many organizations use software programs that simplify the evaluation process. These programs often make it very easy to rate employee characteristics and skill levels, and they are very helpful for participants to use. But there are a few areas that should not be overlooked.

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5 Reasons Why Hiring an Ex-Con Might Be Right

July 24, 2019 | 4,162 views

5 Reasons Why Hiring an Ex-Con Might Be Right
5 Reasons Why Hiring an Ex-Con Might Be Right

I used to volunteer in a male prison with youths under 18 convicted of serious crimes (this was no juvey). It was an interesting experience, filled with everything from trepidation and fear to incredible satisfaction and joy when things went well. The best memories were the moments when the inmates let down their guard and were able to be themselves, unencumbered by their convictions, their gang reputations, or their need to survive in a rough environment.

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Supporting Scheduled Absences for Jury Duty and Military Reservists

July 17, 2019 | 1,843 views

Supporting Scheduled Absences for Jury Duty and Military Reservists
Supporting Scheduled Absences for Jury Duty and Military Reservists

As business owners, we are part of the fabric of our communities. We provide jobs, we serve residents, and we often live where we work. Many times, we have employees who also contribute to society by performing important civic duties in the form of jury duty and military reserve duty.

Scheduling around the absences and time commitments created by military reserves and jury status can be a delicate process. While these civic activities are commendable, they can also be very inconvenient for an employer and the employee. We must accommodate them in the best possible way, of course, and having a scheduling process in place is wise. Scheduling people and training for jury duty and military leave can be simplified with a few simple steps.

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4 Emergencies That Small Businesses Must Prepare For

July 10, 2019 | 1,067 views

4 Emergencies That Small Businesses Must Prepare For
4 Emergencies That Small Businesses Must Prepare For

When it comes to emergencies in your business, the old adage is true: hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. No one wants to deal with business crises, but sometimes it happens. And you can be sure that it will happen at some point.

What can you prepare for now? Almost anything, but some of the weirdest things happen in life, and you will want as many resources at your fingertips as possible to defuse a chaotic and potentially threatening situation.

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