3 Unexpected Business Benefits Come From Employees Banding Together for Better Health When half the employees of a PR company took a 10-day fasting challenge, they shed pounds and addictions and, strangely enough, gained bonds of friendship. The unusual company project started at the top. “We had a new client, a California nutritionist with an […]
Small business optimism was up the past couple of months, and there are rumblings that small business hiring may pick up again soon too. Making the decision to hire a new employee is scary for a lot of small business owners. It’s a business risk and a big investment. So if you decide to add […]
The heat wave that is sweeping the nation is hitting small businesses hard as energy use and costs accelerate. Additionally, during the long, hot days, worker productivity may fall and heat-related illnesses often increase. Here are some tips to help you keep the heat from wilting your small business success. 1. Turn off the lights. […]
We’re in the heat of the summer — half way through the year. Are you in a summer slump? Don’t slow down now. Instead kick your small business into high gear by refreshing and re-energizing your efforts so you can ensure sizzling success for the rest of the year. Start by taking a good look […]
A recent Gallup poll found 70 percent of workers hate their jobs or are completely disengaged. Unhappy and unmotivated employees cost businesses billions of dollars annually. One study conducted by Gallup estimates lost productivity of actively disengaged employees costs the economy about $370 billion per year. Disengaged employees also affect customer relations. According to Wright […]