Context Switching: The Ever-Present Productivity Killer

Context Switching: The Ever-Present Productivity Killer

Running a small business is a balancing act: as a leader you need to stay focused on strategic initiatives but also deal with the important day-to-day challenges that arise. You need to delegate and oversee team performance but still execute your own to-do list. You need to do the best you can with limited resources while simultaneously building better systems and infrastructure for the future. You're required to wear different hats and juggle several priorities at once which inevitably leads to multitasking. 

Sometimes you feel like you’re doing a great job and other times you feel like you’re not getting anything done at all. Sound familiar? 

Building Employee Engagement at a Small Business

Building Employee Engagement at a Small Business

Companies with high employee engagement show 21% higher profitability, 41% lower absenteeism and outperform those with low engagement by 202%—yet, only about a third of employees today say they feel engaged at work. Why? Simply put, building a team of people who are truly engaged is no easy task! It takes time, money, effort and there’s no winning formula for success. Many employers try but few actually succeed. Sometimes, the desire to improve is there but managers do not have the time or resources to dedicate to the effort. And that’s where we can help..

FFCRA employer requirements & what it means for your business

FFCRA employer requirements & what it means for your business

The recently Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has specific employer requirements related to FLMA and sick pay. You may be wondering what it means for your business. On March 27th, Congress passed the FFCRA legislation in response to COVID-19 - this is summary of the key provisions and changes you need to be aware of. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.

Interviewing and On-boarding for a Remote Workforce 

Interviewing and On-boarding for a Remote Workforce 

If you’re interviewing candidates or on-boarding new employees for a remote workforce, there are criteria and challenges to be aware of. Here are some ideas to help you create a successful interview and on-boarding process.