This article first appeared on September 6, 2011. I’ve got a staff member who is consistently late. She hasn’t taken heed of my subtl…
This article first appeared on September 6, 2011. I’ve got a staff member who is consistently late. She hasn’t taken heed of my subtl…
I want to set up a commission structure for two salespeople I’ve just hired. How should I go about doing this? Firstly, you need to …
This article first appeared on June 26th, 2011. Poaching or headhunting is on the increase, particularly with a strong employment market …
This article first appeared on December 21st, 2011. I remember when I first started my business 20 years ago, I didn’t have a lot of ca…
This article first appeared on December 11th, 2011. Is it illegal or immoral to turn up at another business’ Christmas party and poach …
This article first appeared on December 17th, 2010. I’m looking to reward my small team following a tough start-up year. I don’t h…
How long do you give an employee to improve? I employed someone who is young and enthusiastic but keeps making mistakes. Six months in,…
I’ve started up and suddenly found myself with a team of six people. How can I best keep these people informed about the business? I do…
This article first appeared on September 15th, 2010. I’m looking to hire my first members of staff. But I’m not sure whether I should…
I’ve just left a big employer that spent lots of money on in-depth, technical tests for new recruits. Do I need to be investing time and m…
I’ve got a super salesperson on board who has been doing great stuff for our business. However, a larger rival has noticed them and…
How can I build a culture within my business where things like swearing, shouting and macho behavior isn’t tolerated? I’m establi…
