Corporate Gift Programs that Reward Employees

This article highlights how employee morale and customer satisfaction can be improved through the use of experience rewards (kayaking trips, hang gliding, in-home wine tasting event) and incentives. By gifting employees and customers innovative and memorable experiences as a reward or incentive - rather than traditional and impersonal gift cards, plaques, etc. - companies can create positive buzz and satisfaction. In the article, gift expert Kim AuBuchon provides recommendations on how companies can implement an experience gift incentive program, and the benefits of doing so.

What is Management?

Management is a totally different function from leadership but just as important. Managers deliver quality results at the right price and time. Leadership is only required to promote change. Management gets things done.

People Is People And Parts Is Parts

Some companies treat their employees like interchangeable parts. Other companies treat their people like people. Which is more profitable? Which are you?

It is Important to Measure a Performance

People talk about metrics, indicators, scorecards and other. Do you know how to measure your business? Do you know what is good indicator and what is bad?

Employee Retention: When Is Your Next Key Employee Going To Leave And What Are you Doing About It?

When a key performer decides to leave, it shouldn't be a surprise to you. Here's How To Stop The Surprises: Use this simple Employee Retention Risk Analysis process to prompt your managers to regularly assess the 'retention risk' of key performers, and report back to you regularly.

Accounts Receivable Collection Tips

The accounting gurus will tell you that you recognize your sales at the time your product or service changes hands. We all know it doesn't really happen until the cash changes hands and sometimes that can be a problem for many businesses. Here's how to change that.

Most Feared Words In Business - A Manager's Self Talk

What follows is a conversation - one that happens all too often in business. The status quo, how managers have been trained, what got them to where they are, and business realities all play a part in this conversation. Listen to our fictitious, but all too real manager as he has this ongoing talk with himself.

What Makes a Good Boss?

According to Rob Sheehan, director of executive education at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland, “Being a good boss is important in any organization, but it’s particularly important for small business.

MARS Model of Individual Behavior and Results

In order for organizations to reap the benefits of positive employee behavior, managers of all levels should implement a proven model of behavior analysis. The MARS model by McShane and Von Glinow identifies how a better understanding of Motivation, Ability, Role perception and Situational factors impact employee performance.

Effective Time Management: 10 Tips

Given all of the challenges presented by modern technology, how can you effectively manage your time?

Help With Your First Invention - Separating Idea From Invention

Very often people use the words idea and invention too loosely, never thinking about the precise meaning of these two words. Maybe in casual conversation this practice will suffice; however when one is talking in legal terms, these words have different meaning and one should clearly separate them.

All about Auto Shipping

Auto shipping is a process of shipping your auto from a dealer's lot or from any other location that connects consumer, shipping dealers and auto shipping companies in the most efficient possible way.

How To Run A Survey And Find The Best Business Improvement

When people think about a survey tool, they normally think of Yes-No questions and multiple choices. The Quality Improvement Priority Matrix is a survey tool of a different nature. This article demonstrates how to use the QIPM tool to benefit your company and improve your business decisions.