Big Changes are for Small Businesses Too

People tend to think that big changes are infrequent. Or maybe they just used to think that. Think a…

Recap: Change Management for Small Businesses

Change is a constant in life. Organizations of all sizes must adapt to market conditions, customer p…

6 Ways to Reduce Burnout When You're Understaffed

Question We’ve been both super busy and understaffed recently. Is there anything we can do duri…

Effective Ways to Manage Remote Employees

Managing remote employees can certainly be a challenge. Here are some of the practices we recommend:…

Managing Performance When an Employee Has a Second Job

Question One of our employees has taken on a second job, and I’m concerned the additional work …

What is adverse action?

An adverse action is any action an employer takes that negatively affects an employee. These include…

Prohibiting Personal Phone Use During Work Hours – Is This Okay?

Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal devices during work hours. Employees can be expected …

Address Performance Issues as Soon as Possible

How quickly should you write up an employee for a performance issue? We recommended you address perf…

Can we require remote employees to have childcare?

We do not recommend having a policy that stipulates childcare is necessary. For one thing, in practi…