Preparing to fire an employee — pay now and save later
If you’re deciding to terminate an employee, an important consideration many companies overlook is whether they are creating a risk of wrongful termination litigation. The risk is real, and the consequences of having to defend a wrongful termination claim can include incurring significant attorneys’ fees, the possibility of having to pay a settlement or judgment to the former employee and the certain disruption of ongoing business operations.
How to jump start workplace performance in the New Year
Five tips for jump starting workplace performance in the New Year
Pain enables change
Always start by singling out the problems or challenges they are experiencing and then drill down to the pain by asking, “How is that affecting you?” That’s how you will identify the pain.
Bridging the gap: 5 tips for managers to help build young employees’ soft skills
Remember that today’s young employees are highly accustomed to self-directed learning: If they are eager to learn something, you cannot hold them back in today’s information environment. They will go out into the endless sea of information and people online and navigate their own course of links and sources. Before you know it, they will be surprising you with their thoughtfulness, originality and engagement in the learning.
Through philanthropy, smaller businesses can make a big impact
When you’re ready to take on a philanthropic program, make sure it is optimized to benefit both your business and the nonprofit of your choice. That’s how small businesses truly can make a big difference.
Accelerate your professional development
Kent State University’s MBA program is now accelerated — offering an accredited postgraduate degree in about half the time Deborah F. Spake, dean of Kent State University’s College of Business Administration, recently announced the accelerated MBA program that will allow students to complete an accredited postgraduate degree in about half the time of traditional programs. […]
Capturing more prospects by aligning sales and marketing
Today, B2C and B2B buyers are more educated about the products available in the market. They’re conducting the majority of their research and buying process online. Traditional outbound sales strategies do not work like they used to and salespeople have experienced a decrease in sales leads because of the change in buyer behavior. Marketing efforts, […]
The business case for diversity and inclusion
While the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce is probably discussed more now than at any other time, awareness doesn’t always result in change. Action starts with resources and a commitment from leadership at the top. And when done right, it’s a wise move and an incredibly worthwhile investment. So why is moving the […]
Steve Wozniak's mom saves the day
Most people know of an introverted Steve Wozniak, the technical partner of Steve Jobs who co-founded Apple Computer. What most of us don’t know is that Wozniak had an early penchant for electronics and how the components all worked together. He would often disassemble radios and televisions just to put them back together with fewer […]
Explore all 32 rooms at The Book Loft of German Village
As one of the nation’s largest independent bookstores, The Book Loft, which takes up an entire city block, is a destination — not just a business.