4 reasons employees shouldn’t have set hours

May 22, 2013

I recently shared an article about telecommuting, asking whether this was a dying phenomenon. This article from Ragan Communication is related, so I wanted to share it with you.

4 reasons employees shouldn't have set hoursDo you have flex hours?Do you have standard/set hours?Do you telecommute?

Share your experiences with us. Let us know what works and what doesn’t.

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4 reasons employees shouldn’t have set hours

It’s time to bring your company into the 21st century, where work isn’t about clocking hours, but accomplishing goals.

Employers erode employee trust by strictly enforcing when they must complete their work. This puts employees on a fast-track to feeling less autonomous. And nothing kills productivity like an environment where employees feel forced to work.

Here are four reasons to end set working hours.

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Three Key Managerial Secrets

May 21, 2013

Reblogged from Tina Del Buono’s PPM Blog:

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A common complaint among managers, no matter type of business they are in, is lack of employee cooperation to complete their job tasks.

When I hear this from managers I will ask them “if this employee has been hired for a particular job, do they know and understand what that job is?”  If they say “yes” then I ask “how do you manage them?”

I usually will get some pretty interesting looks.  Management styles play a big part in how employees will perform and respond to their managers.

Managers need to remember that their staff are human just like they are.  They need to ask themselves “how would I like to be treated by my manager?”

Successful managers have three secret managerial skills that they practice.  They learn how to delegate effectively to their staff members, which makes a huge difference in how they respond.

1. They delegate tasks without abdicating their responsibility.

2.  They explain the why, but never dictate the how.

3. They give instructions, not orders.

Employees respect and respond to managers who treat them respectfully when delegating tasks.  Employers respect and respond to managers who accept the ultimate responsibility of what they have delegated to their staff to complete.

Do you have other successful delegation tips to share?

“Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower


4 reasons you NEED to have co-workers as close friends

May 20, 2013

Recently, I shared an article with you titled “Reasons NOT to have co-workers as close friends“, and now today is a rebuttal from the same source site. I guess the jury’s still out on this topic, and it can be pretty complicated.

Please share your thoughts and experiences about having friends as co-workers. Leave a comment below.

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So, you and Simon got tickets together to see The Psychedelic Furs in concert. Great!

Related article: Questions to Ask Before Family and Friends Become Business Partners


Respect in the Workplace

May 16, 2013

Reposted from Tina Del Buono’s PPM Blog:

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Lack of respect in the workplace happens more than we would like to think.  The hope would be that people would demonstrate respect for one another when working together.

Often times the lack of respect shown by employees to each other is due to the fact that they are not shown respect by the management personnel.

Management staff need to lead by example and respect should be at the top of the list.

In the workplace when leadership shows respect in the following ways, it promotes employees to show respect for each other also;

1. Respect employees personal lives and lifestyles.

2. Show respect by actively listening to employees and responding to what they are saying.

3. Show courtesy and respect  during all encounters with employees.

4. Make sure employees are compensated accordingly for the work they do. You show that you respect their value to the company.

5. Let employees know that how their performance is valued by you and the company.

These five points may seem like “no brainers” but it is amazing how many employees say that these points do not happen in their workplace.

Showing lack of respect on all levels in the workplace should be addressed in the company’s progressive discipline policy and adhered to by everyone.  When respect is not shown for one another, the workplace becomes toxic quite fast.

Why is disrespect is allowed in the workplace?

How is disrespect handled in your place of employment?


10 Best States for Starting a Business

May 15, 2013
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Morning headlines from Thursday, May 2
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10 Best States for Starting a Business
Entrepreneur Magazine
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Among several outlets highlighting the “Enterprising States” study,
Entrepreneur Magazine reports, “Maryland, Colorado and Virginia
are the three states most supportive of innovation, according to the
fourth annual Enterprising States report out this week from the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce.” The magazine notes, “As part of the report,
the Chamber of Commerce prepared an interactive map where you
can click on any state to see how it stacks up in each category and why.”
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Star Business Workshop

May 14, 2013

I am sharing this on behalf of our friends at STAR 99.1 FM.

Time to learn and grow! STAR 99.1 is martialing resources to help you grow your business and glorify God while you’re at it! Get connected with other believers and raise your personal and business standards while investing in the eternal Kingdom.

Session Details
Each Workshop will be split into two sessions running from 10 AM – Noon and 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.  Morning session registration includes a boxed lunch.  They are being held at the Doubletree by Hilton on Atrium Road in Somerset.
  • June 27 – Morning Session   
Paul Holland – Developer of the 5 Second Networking and 5 Second Selling Systems – Paul has worked in a broad range of industries such as biotechnology, fluidics, environmental and more. He has designed over 200 products and product improvements. He has authored 14 books. He designed and built his own house, and has been a speaker at both national and local events.
 5 Second Networking
Elevator pitches are not only a waste of time, they can hurt your business.  No one is listening to lengthy pitches, they are thinking about what they have to say – not what you have to say. Crafting a simple powerful 5 Second Introductory Statement instead provides a host of advantages:  You will immediately solicit a “Yes, No or a Question” in the listeners’ mind.  You stand out as unique and memorable.  Experience this dramatically different way to empower all your networking opportunities and learn how to craft your own 5 Second Statement at this unique seminar.

Afternoon Session  

Sean Callagy is a successful entrepreneur, speaker and attorney. By way of background, Sean has spent his life studying and developing programs that inspire, inform and instruct people in the science of success. Sean received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University before graduating from Seton Hall Law School with honors. He then went to work for one of New Jersey’s top law firms but soon realized that his dreams would be best achieved by owning his own firm. In 1999,

 Growing your business from the ground up

Some business owners aren’t entirely sure where their business stands at this moment. Others know, but aren’t certain about where they would like to see that business go. Still others have a handle on their vision, but struggle with creating the roadmap that will lead to their desires. And then there are those who are progressing along the road to their destination, but are finding that they really aren’t enjoying the journey – that in fact, the business owns them. Though only 42 years of age, Sean Callagy has already built a thriving coaching and training business as well as two successful law firms, and truly qualifies as one who has “walked the walk” in creating highly successful enterprises both for the benefit of those within his own organiza-tions, and for many other companies as well. His methodology is unique and his insights, are compelling. If you own a business that is not everything you wish it could be, this is one event you will not want to miss.

If you are interested in finding out more ways to grow your business, then join us and invite a business friend to come along.
Please click on the link below to sign up for one or both workshops.
Limited seats available.

Thursday, June 27, 2013
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
200 Atrium
Somserset, NJ
Register
Please contact us if you have any questions about the event or how to register.
Sincerely,

Marketing

STAR 99.1 FM
732-469-0991 Ext. 3117

17 Tips for New Start-ups; & Getting the Corner Office

May 13, 2013
This Week on Monster
5 Things You Have to Do to Get the Corner Office Some people
inherit their leadership roles, but most people have to work for them.
If you’ve got your eye on the coveted corner office, here’s what it will
take to get there.      Read More »
17 Quick Tips for New Startup Employees Who Want to Excel Here
are some great tips on how new employees can quickly climb the ranks at
a company. Read More »

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