It’s in style now to talk about company culture. Honestly, the general topic has long been discussed, but in previous days it was referred to as the “work environment.” I do think that the term “company culture” captures the bigger picture and gives us a handle to grab on to as we discuss and try […]
How long have you been in the workforce? If you’ve been out there for a while, you’ve witnessed changes in management philosophy and style. I think the most important of these has been the drive to set a positive and engaging company culture to shape employee behavior and create company loyalty. Old-style management would try […]
This post brought to you by MetLife Small Business. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Susan Solovic. The Internet has had two very interesting, and important, impacts on small businesses. First, it has lowered the barrier to entry for entrepreneurs and second it has raised the bar for customer service. If you […]
This post brought to you by MetLife Small Business. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Susan Solovic. Let’s start with this white-paper snippet from MetLife: “Great employees are the lifeblood of any small business. However, as the job market accelerates, even happy workers may be tempted to explore whether the grass is greener […]
Hillary Clinton said “It takes a village to raise a child.” To raise a small business, it takes a strong, loyal team. One of the biggest assets any small company can have, is a talented group of people who believe in the company’s vision and who are committed to helping it succeed.