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Secrets to Setting Salaries

Determining what to pay your employees is more than just a numbers game. We talk to the experts to find out what's involved and how to best decide on compensation.

Determining what to pay your employees is more than just a numbers game. We talk to the experts to find out what's involved and how to best decide on compensation.


Section: Best Business Sense, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: salary.com, pay, employees, small business owners, business, competitive, compensation, salary Read More »

Ready to Rumble

One of the biggest challenges business owners face is handling conflicts that arise in the workplace. There are ways to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.

One of the biggest challenges business owners face is handling conflicts that arise in the workplace. There are ways to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.


Section: Best Practices, 2009 Sept/Oct
Tags: workplace, handling, conflict, management, solution, employees, office conflict, small business Read More »

Perfecting Policy

Even entrepreneurs need to have company rules in writing. It could offer protection in the event of a lawsuit.

An employee handbook provides far more than general expectations about dress code, attendance and benefits. It can also communicate the core values of a business.


Section: Best Practices, 2008 Sep/Oct
Tags: handbook, Walters, harassment, employees, HR, rules, lawsuit, policy, EEOC, legal, HR Works Read More »

Terminating an Employee

Firing an employee isn't always cut and dry. Learn your rights before you get burned.

Employers may not fire, demote, harass or retaliate against an individual for asserting their rights under state and federal antidiscrimination laws. Firing an employee isn't always cut and dry. Learn your rights before you end up getting burned.


Section: Best Practices, 2008 February
Tags: legal, Title 29, termination, employee termination, Title VII, Ed Debevics, IntelliTouch, employees, employment Read More »

Motivate Your Employees

Creating a dedicated and motivated workplace isn't just about giving raises. Learn how the best employers bring the best out of their employees.

Creating a dedicated and motivated workplace isn't just about giving raises. Learn how the best employers bring the best out of their employees.


Section: Features, 2008 February
Tags: employee motivation, motivation, respect, management, operations, creative, teamwork, goals, employees Read More »

The Pursuit of Happiness

Empower PR offers a unique philosophy for progressive business.

When your employees are happy, your business can skyrocket. Learn the steps Sam Chapman, CEO of Empower PR, took to ensure staff satisfaction.


Section: Best Business, 2008 July/August
Tags: Empower, Chapman, Chicago, lunches, massages, Leavitt, gossip, Blackberry, CEO, Gonias, PR, happiness, employees, stress Read More »

Dirty Work

Your office is a breeding ground for cold and flu germs. Here's where you'll find them and how to avoid them.

Your office is a breeding ground for cold and flu germs. Here's where you'll find them and how to avoid them.


Section: Best Diversions, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: rest, germs, illness, recover, business, sickness, health, sanitry, H1N1, flu, sanitize, flu, employees Read More »