Performance Appraisals

Appraising the performance of individuals, groups and organizations is a common practice of all societies. While in some instances the appraisal processes are structured and formally sanctioned, in other instances they are an informal and integral part of daily activities. Thus teachers evaluate the performance of students, bankers evaluate the problem of creditors, and all of us, consciously or unconsciously, evaluate our own actions from time to time.

Employee Time Clocks

Employee time clocks, also known as payroll time clock systems, were invented over hundred years ago and play a key role in many businesses. They are designed to assist organizations in keeping track of employee hours for payroll purposes.

The Area Where To Look For When There is a Problem

There is a problem. Somewhere. Nothing unusual but these things happen in every organization... Where would you look first? There are four areas to explore.

Conflict in the Workplace: Doggone Good Tips for Resolution and Relationships

Day-to-day workplace tension and conflict can drain your energy from the work you love and put stress on relationships at both work and home. In this article, you'll learn five effective conflict management tips from a couple of smart New England canines.

Selecting a Mediator: How to Find the Right Professional for a Workplace Dispute

As the use of outsourced dispute resolution grows, it's more critical than ever that organizations know how to select the right mediator for the job. This article provides you with key questions to ask and the kind of information you want to get out of the prospective mediator's answers.

Is Vehicle Tracking Economical for Small Fleets

Large fleets of all kinds are nearly always equipped with some sort of tracking equipment, which allows the vehicle owners to conduct operations more efficiently and more effectively. The cost is pretty high, but when that cost is allocated across a large fleet, it becomes economical. But what about small fleets? The high cost of fleet tracking would seem to put it out of reach of most, if not all, small fleet operators. Thanks to new technology and an innovative application of that technology, it is now possible for vehicle tracking to be economical for small fleets, even those as small as one or two vehicles.

Formal Versus Informal Behavior? Which One When?

How do you appear at work? As an incredibly competent leader or as a likeable and folksy friend? Which is better for your image? Did you know that you have a choice? Find out what others are doing and saying about this issue!

Communication in the Workplace is Essential to Productivity

In a small business atmosphere, it seems that everyone wears many hats, which can keep boredom at bay but also cause stress to your employees.

A 'Four Square' Statement

A quick and simple way to develop a strategic plan for any written document. And while it doesn't require much actual writing, it will help you focus your attention and get a better response to your message.

Communication in Today's World Is As Easy As 1-2-3

Initially, effective communication is made up of three characteristics: being friendly, precise, and honest. But if communicating well was really that easy, we wouldn't have the thousands of books, CD's and courses on the subject, would we?

Work Place Communication for Air Traffic Controllers

Believe it or not many business executives do not feel that workplace communication is an important thing to consider or concentrate on in their businesses. However, for these executives who do not believe that workplace communication adds the incredible synergy

Employee Attitude Surveys

Employee surveys are an ideal way to understand the feelings of employees. They help to feel the pulse of the employees, which can determine the cause of several problems like high absenteeism, high turnover, organizational conflict, disputes, and high employee dissatisfaction. These, in turn, would help to determine the steps that have to be undertaken to reduce the incidence of such issues, as well as to improve employee morale and productivity.

Work Place Communication at Mobile Car Wash Companies

A mobile carwash company may seem an unlikely place to be discussing workplace communication however after 27 years in the mobile carwash in the industry, which I practically created; I have noticed that certain teams do extremely well because they have learned how to communicate.