HOME BASED WORKER CHECKLIST The advent of computers, network software, electronic mail, modems and faxes has boosted the popularity of telecommuting or home based working and remote worksites. In ad...

According to Dr. Rollin Glaser, a specific formula can be followed to improve employee performance. It affects five basic areas:
Goal setting
Delegating
Training and development
Coaching and counseling
Performance appraisal interviewing
Having litigated performance issues for the past 15 years, I can tell you that Glaser is right on the money. Let me touch on what he has to say about each of these subjects.

When asked, 99% of employers will give a former worker dates of employment. About one in three will say if the employee is...

Profit and control have been the driving themes of the manufacturing industry over the past 150 years. However, as we get deeper into the knowledge economy, we find both of these concepts evolving. The issue of profitability is turning into the issue of sustainability. The issue of control is turning into the issue of empowerment.

Over the years, we’ve stressed the benefits of having standard operating procedures (SOPs) for everything that a business does. As a reminder, here are nine reasons why SOPS make sense.

MANAGING DOWNSIZING, LAYOFFS, AND RIFS by Don Phin Many companies are facing the reality that they have no alternative to eliminating hours, reducing pay, or terminating employees nd...

Eventually, almost every employer after employer needs to deal hiring low wage earners who are seldom motivated toward high performance.

NOW THAT I'VE GOT THEM, HOW DO I KEEP THEM? by Don Phin Employee retention is an issue that affects every company. A host of factors have played a role in retention in recent years: hist...

This form must be used to obtain approval for overtime.

PERSONNEL FILE CHECKLIST Some or all of the following documents should be maintained in an employee's personnel file. [ ] Resume [ ] Letters of Reference [ ] Employment Application [ ...