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Human Resources Interview

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 24, 2023 (Dec 20, 2022)

Human Resources Interview Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Washington called me the other day to discuss conducting employment interviews for a vacant Human Resources Manager position at […]

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Autonomous Mowers Are the Future

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 18, 2023 (Jan 18, 2023)

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Staffing Supersedes Safety?

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 17, 2023 (Dec 20, 2022)

Staffing Supersedes Safety? Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from South Carolina called me the other day to talk about her company’s drug and alcohol testing program. Historically, this issue […]

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The Benefits Of A Great Company Culture

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 12, 2023

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I’m Too Busy to Know the Numbers

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 10, 2023 (Dec 20, 2022)

I’m Too Busy to Know the Numbers Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about his company’s compensation plan. Given the […]

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What Are Your KPI’s?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 5, 2023 (Jan 5, 2023)

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Worker’s Compensation Sticker Shock

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 3, 2023 (Dec 20, 2022)

Worker’s Compensation Sticker Shock Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Illinois called me the other day to talk about the renewal of his company’s worker’s compensation policy.  Currently, […]

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Employee Documentation

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 27, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Employee Documentation Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Oregon called me the other day to talk about conducting employee performance appraisals, documenting on-the-job behaviors, and providing feedback as […]

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Candid Camera

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 20, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Candid Camera Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to relay a recent performance management encounter he had with two problematic employees, and […]

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Autonomous Mowers Are Coming!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 15, 2022

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I Think Two Of My Employees Are Dating Each Other

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 13, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

I Think Two Of My Employees Are Dating Each Other Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Kansas called me the other day to discuss some persistent rumors circulating […]

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Leaders: Where Do You Spend Your Time?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 8, 2022

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Year-End Audit

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 6, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Year-End Audit Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Illinois called me the other day to discuss his company’s upcoming strategic planning meeting for 2023.  Before our discussion became […]

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A New Innovative Way to Recruit, Try Team Engine

by Harvester Chris Darnell On Dec 1, 2022 (Dec 1, 2022)

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Various Incentive Programs

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 29, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Various Incentive Programs Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   One of my top two or three favorite words is “incentive.”  It compels me to action, focus, and growth.  It implies motivating people […]

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Core Values

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 22, 2022 (Nov 22, 2022)

Core Values Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   In follow-up to last week’s posting on Organizational Culture Components, I have had several discussions with business owners about how to generate, select, and […]

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New Honda Device Saves $$$

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 17, 2022 (Nov 17, 2022)

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Organizational Culture Components

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 15, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Organizational Culture Components Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about her organizational culture, within the context of change management.  Like […]

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How’s The Culture In Your Company?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 10, 2022

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The Communication Plan

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 8, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

The Communication Plan Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from Wisconsin called me the other day to talk about sundry employee issues.  Performance expectations, company culture, lack of accountability, the […]

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A New Way To Recruit, Try Team Engine!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 3, 2022 (Nov 3, 2022)

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The Word “Suicide” Is More Than Just A Word

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 1, 2022 (Nov 1, 2022)

The Word “Suicide” Is More Than Just A Word Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from Michigan called me the other day to talk about an employee who was in the […]

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Training & Coaching Essentials for People Development

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 27, 2022

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The Value Triangle

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Oct 25, 2022 (Oct 25, 2022)

The Value Triangle Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Colorado called me the other day to talk about various “people-related” issues including communication, training, and staffing.  As the conversation […]

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Leaders: What is Your Biggest Business Challenge?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 19, 2022

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