Team Management

Are You Waiting For People to Shut Up, So You Can Talk?

Oct. 12, 2022

All too often, we as leaders forget that part of being decisive must include listening to others. For communication to...

5 Ways to Help Your Team Manage Inflation Without Breaking the Bank

Jun. 29, 2022

Inflation is on everyone’s minds right now, and understandably so. Most Americans are aware that the purchasing power of a...

It’s Lonely at the Top: 3 Simple Tips to More Confident Leadership

May. 25, 2022

You set your keys down on your kitchen counter after a long, full day. Even though you’re trying to decompress...

The Employee Onboarding Process: Tips and Best Practices for Better Retention

May. 4, 2022

She was so pumped when she got the job and she’s already leaving? What the heck went wrong?! Like most...

Employer Guidance: Pregnant Dental Employees, Nitrous, and X-Rays

Apr. 13, 2022

Everything you need to know about your pregnant dental employees working around nitrous oxide and x-rays. Guidance and forms for...

The Interactive Process with Ally Dagnino

Apr. 5, 2022

As an employer, you’ve likely had a team member with a health issue that required some sort of accommodation. This...

Employee Wage Discussions with Ally Dagnino

Mar. 2, 2022

Today we wanted to talk about one of the most common questions we get from business owners - how can...

One-on-One Meetings Are a Manager’s Most Powerful Engagement Tool

Feb. 23, 2022

This article is one of a series in which we make the argument that small-to-medium-sized employers need to adapt and...

Clocked Out, Still Connected: What You Need to Know About Group Texting Outside of Work Hours

Feb. 16, 2022

“Quick question…” Those two words have become increasingly popular as our near-constant attachment to communication devices blurs the line between...

Employee Protected Classes Explained: EVERYONE Is In At Least Four Federally Protected Classes

Feb. 9, 2022

Every team management decision you make – whether it’s hiring, firing, providing disciplinary action, or anything else – should first...

Employee Retention Starts on Day One: How to Engage Employees Early and Set Them Up for Long-Term Success

Jan. 26, 2022

We’ve all heard of the “Great Resignation” by now–it’s no secret that employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers...

Yearly Evaluations, 90-Day Reviews, and One-on-Ones: What’s the Difference?

Sep. 27, 2021

One of the biggest HR myths is that employees don’t like hearing “negative” feedback. On the contrary, studies reveal that...