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Developing Your Employees

All companies want to recruit, hire, and retain great employees; so how does your company stand out from the pack? Learn innovative techniques to help employees develop their skills and grow with your company.
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Where Are You Going to Get Your Next PR Hit?
May 03, 2008, 11:30 PM
Still, to get those hits requires a tremendous investment in time, patience, strategic thinking, hope and a little PR Pixie Dust (it's available in a spray can).

This Blogger Is Moving to A New Address
April 22, 2008, 9:35 PM
Leafing through a magazine article on personal development can offer as much as a conversation with the leading career guru. It all depends on how receptive you're willing to be when it comes to learning.

Supervising With Fewer Managers
April 19, 2008, 5:20 PM
Many successful managers become the people they are because they figure out which things they should focus on and then allow their employees to take care of the rest.

Make Your Age Work For You
April 16, 2008, 7:05 AM
If you feel as if your age is working against you, again whether you just started working in the last few years or have a lot of experience under your belt, consider the ways you might call attention to the ...

Prioriting Can Lead to Greater Focus
April 14, 2008, 8:30 AM
If you're always rushing around and darting from one fire to another then you're probably not able to think very clearly and as much as you may think you're getting a lot done, well, you might be mistaken.

Organize Your Space, Manage Your Time
April 12, 2008, 10:35 AM
But anyway, just as you might clear away the papers you no longer need (even if it actually hurts as you feed the sheets into your shredder or crumble them up in your fists) you need to decide which interruptions ...

Organized Space Means More Productivity
April 11, 2008, 4:25 PM
Sometimes we want perfection in our workspaces. We see our idea in other people's spaces or in the pages of a magazine or furniture catalog. But instead of seeking perfection in your workspace try first and foremost to create an ...

Cleaning Your Office Improves Productivity
April 10, 2008, 8:35 PM
The other thing I realized, something that at first was really hard for me to believe, is that to clean up in a meaningful way means in many cases that you must handle and examine every sheet of paper before ...

Monkey See, Monkey Do
April 04, 2008, 7:05 AM
Unfortunately, when we panic we miss opportunities, even the ones right before our eyes or in our own backyards.

Working the Room Is Just One Part of the Job
April 02, 2008, 8:10 AM
Sometimes the follow-up portion of the networking equation is not palatable because it can feel so contrived as if we’re using people for what they can do for us.



Latest Comments in Developing Your Employees posts

The first 10 or so employees including the founders can make or break any company. Most first time 'start-up' employees (including founders) may not understand the 'sacrifice' necessary to build a company from scratch. It requires 24x7 commitment to the company. It requires that each of the employees believe in the vision and contribute proactively towards the company. Early employees must be ready to commit 100% (truly mean that) of their working time (could be long hours) towards the company.
By: Sundar V on 9/5/08 at 7:40 PM
Nurturing the Dream
Hi, Kim and thanks for your best wishes and your good advice. It's all about balance--giving people the space they need to prove to themselves and others that they can get the job done but remaining close by to offer support when they need it. I know that sounds a little simplistic, but if people were a little more patient with themselves and others great things can happen. Thanks again! LGL ...
By: Leslie Levine on 5/2/08 at 6:17 AM
This Blogger Is Moving to A New Address
Congratulations on your new blog and I wish great successes! I am sure I will check it out. Learning is one of those great things that is different for everyone. Just sit in any college classroom and you'll learn that lesson! Some people are very intent and others could care less. Some have to study hard and others make great grades by winging it. Same as in the workplace. Some learn by on the job training and others need to read a manual. Developing your PR potential and your employees is a hands on class! It is definitely something that you must put the time and effort into in order to see the results you want. Just leave your employees alone for a while and watch the productivity slide. While no one likes a micro manager, a little hands on with your staff can make a huge difference and make them feel appreciated. Good luck on your new blog!
By: Kim Shuford on 5/1/08 at 12:41 AM
This Blogger Is Moving to A New Address
I agree wholeheartedly, but would emphasize more your words "then take a minute or two to acknowledge how that individual's wisdom really helped" because too many people send boilerplate emails or notes that say nothing...I think these can even be damaging as they show insincerity.
By: David Hutchison - Executivehacks.com on 3/10/08 at 7:41 PM
Call the Mentoring Squad
That's a great insight, Ilya. Thank you for taking the time to write.
By: Leslie Levine on 2/22/08 at 3:39 PM
Networking: New All Over Again

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