The evidence is clear: happy employees are good for business. “Scientists have found that if you boost someone’s happiness, you boost their productivity 12-25% or more,” said Scott Crabtree, founder Happy Brain Science. And while heightened productivity may be a major motivator for employers to get to the bottom of
Small business owners often cringe whenever there’s public discussion or a great deal of media coverage about wage increases. The initial reaction when government legislation forces minimum wages higher -especially by relatively large increments- is that companies will either raise prices (passing the cost onto its consumers) or slash employment
When was the last time you had to replace a key employee? It doesn’t matter whether you’re a CEO, mid-level manager, or you work in HR for a major corporation, hiring employees is time consuming and expensive. Did you know that just keeping your employees happy can save you money?
As the digital revolution marches on we’ve become more connected, but it has also become easier for us to be a part. Couples in long distance relationships rejoice! However, it’s also become easier for businesses to allow employees to work from home, whether they live across town or across the
Should the phone etiquette used for a small business be any different than for a big business? I would say “yes”, in one very important way, it should be warmer. A small business has one important advantage over a larger business and that is there ability to focus more personalized
