How do I let go of a loyal employee the business has outgrown?
Sooner or later every owner faces a long-time employee the business has outgrown. Here is how to make the decision without breaking your own heart.
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Straight talk about the people side of your business.
Plain answers to the questions owners ask me most, backed by research where it helps.
Why is my business so disorganized when I'm good at what I do?
Most business owners are great with people and vision, and not so great with details and accountability. That is normal. Here is what good leaders do about it.
Read the post →Why can't I find good people?
If you are always hiring, the problem is usually not recruiting. It is that people are not staying. Three questions to ask before you post another job ad.
Read the post →Does putting an employee on salary mean no overtime?
Paying a salary does not by itself cancel overtime. Here is how to tell whether your salaried employee is actually exempt.
Read the post →Can I fire someone if I have no documentation?
You can usually fire an employee without documentation, but it is the riskiest way to do it. Here is what to do before you have the conversation.
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