Mitzi Branvold

It’s true that most people work to earn a paycheck, and that they need that check to cover their life expenses. But they can earn their money at any number of jobs. A paycheck isn’t enough In today’s job market, plenty of companies are hiring, and employees can earn the same salary–or even better–down the […]

Statistics show that more than 3.5 million employees have voluntarily left their job every month since the beginning of this year. Focusing on retaining your employees is a top priority in today’s work environment. Looking at ways to reduce employee turnover will save your company money while maintaining productivity. Here are the top five ways

In general, it is a good idea to work hard because your employers will recognize you and promote you for doing so. But there is another school of thought which suggests that you should not make yourself too indispensable at work. If no one can do what you do, then why would your employers promote

As business owners and managers we often forget that the important word in “human resources” is “human”. Your employees are valuable tools that enable growth and success at all levels of an organization, and how you utilize their talents means EVERYTHING. Investing In The Future The disconnected cost of human resources can deceive a leader

Everyone wants to land their dream job. But, it’s a lot easier said than done, right? Not necessarily. If you know which efforts to put forward and what you should be looking for, you might learn that what you think your dream job may be, actually isn’t, and learn what you’ll have to do to

Star athletes win acclaim, awards, followers and, most of all, success. Guess what? Business managers want to attain the very same things–to be known, obtain accolades, inspire their teams and make their businesses profitable. Just like sports stars, the most ambitious leaders strive for excellence. So, what do sports people do that allows them to

When you run a business, you need to stay alert about your business needs. At the first sign that something may not be going as well as you want, you need to start looking into it and find a solution. Because if you leave things hanging, the situation is only likely to get worse. Unfortunately,

When you’re running a business, it’s important to keep your workers happy. Not only does this lead to greater productivity, but it also leads to a better atmosphere at work. And if your workers are happy, they’re likely to stay longer with you. Will Higher Salaries and Better Benefits Equal Happiness? So it’s obvious that

Different people run their businesses in different ways. Some might be very patient while others want things done quickly. Some might be more diplomatic when it comes to handling employees and business associates while others might be more brash. There is no one kind of entrepreneur. And the fact is that different types of entrepreneurs