Newsletter Archives

No one starts the hiring process expecting to fall into the Goldilocks Trap. But people can—and do—just the same. How do you avoid it?

You can read yourself to sleep at night with all the material about how to do your BVFLS work. But, how to build a practice that actually gets the work? That’s different. And Rod Burkert has some [...]

Millennials expect promotions and raises to come early and often. You knew that, of course. How do you satisfy their desire for career progression and still make it work to your firm’s benefit?

When clients come to you, uncertain about who will run their business next, you may be tempted to think, “If only they had started sooner.” However, that same sentiment could apply to you.

The only thing harder than deciding to fire someone is delivering the news. What do you say? When and how do you say it? It’s not easy. But, there’s help.

Don’t wait for your staff to leave and then use an Exit Interview to ask what caused them to look for another job. Use a Stay Interview to ask what makes them want to keep working for you now – [...]

Nearly 70 percent of employees are asking for more frequent feedback from their bosses, but they’re not getting it. Why not?

“Hi, who just joined?” . . . “I’m sorry, I was on mute.” . . . “Didn’t catch that. Can you repeat?” . . . (Sound of someone typing, possibly with a hammer.) . . . “Hey guys, I have to jump to [...]

Making the decision to terminate an employee is difficult for most practice leaders. It’s even harder with a problem employee you think might be able to turn it around. Firing should be the last [...]

When your clients ask for advice on how to increase value in their businesses, don’t overlook the potential of a PEO.