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5 April, 2017

Entrepreneurs, Let’s Talk About Letting People Go the Right Way

By Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands

Firing is just as important as hiring, so why do we rarely get it right?

One of the hardest things I had to do was fire my best friend and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s COO in 2007. We were both “visionaries”—full of big ideas and blue-sky dreams. But neither of us were “integrators”—people who turn dreams into actionable plans, and turn those plans into reality. According to Rocket Fuel authors Mark C. Winters and Gino Wickman, having leaders with complementary strengths like these is a key element to success. (more…)

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24 March, 2017

8 Non-Negotiable Rules for Retaining Employees

By Jane Wesman, president of Jane Wesman Public Relations, Inc., and author of Dive Right In—The Sharks Won’t Bite.

Does this scenario seem familiar to you? You have a terrific job opening. You interview a dozen candidates and hire the person whom you think is going to be perfect. But after just a few months or perhaps a year, your employee becomes sullen and unproductive—and either quits or is asked to leave. And the hiring cycle begins again.

What’s the secret to retaining staff when you’re a small business that doesn’t have the luxury of a big HR department or hefty corporate perks? (more…)

Categories: Company Culture Hiring LEADERSHIP PEOPLE/STAFF

Tags: employees hiring Jane Wesman Public Relations manager retaining small business small business administration

10 March, 2017

Making the Case for Cultural Fit

By Michael Manning, chief relationship officer at Rocksauce Studios

Good experience and stellar references make job candidates stand out, but culture fit can be the deciding factor.

According to a 2016 survey, human resources teams often prioritize cultural fit when looking at recent college graduates—even over referrals, classes and grades. But evaluating fit doesn’t stop when you bring a new employee on board. Examining the culture of your team should be a regular, ongoing practice. After all, an employee who breaks the mold could run the risk of breaking your team.

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Categories: Best Practices Company Culture Hiring PEOPLE/STAFF

Tags: company culture core values hiring Michael Manning Rocksauce Studios Successful Culture

24 February, 2017

The Key to Your Growth: A Perfectly Matched COO

By Cameron Herold, founder of COO Alliance and author of Double Double and Meetings Suck

I launched the COO Alliance because I recognized the critical role that the chief operating officer (COO) position plays for the chief executive officer (CEO). A COO will produce a powerful and positive impact on your business. (more…)

Categories: Best Practices Hiring LEADERSHIP Partnerships Productivity

Tags: backpocket coo best practices business cameron herold ceo COO COO Alliance hiring lessons learned

7 November, 2016

Creating a Millennial-Friendly Workplace

By Susan Michel, an EO New Jersey member, and the founder and CEO of Glen Eagle

The influx of Millennials into the workplace is providing today’s entrepreneur with a number of new challenges and opportunities. As you add more and more Millennials to your team, you need to be prepared to answer the question: Are you ready for a more participatory workforce with strong needs to both grow and contribute?

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Categories: Best Practices Company Culture Hiring LEADERSHIP

Tags: company culture eo new jersey glen eagle hiring millenial susan michel work force

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