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Motivate Your Employees

Creating a dedicated and motivated workplace isn't just about giving raises. Learn how the best employers bring the best out of their employees.

Creating a dedicated and motivated workplace isn't just about giving raises. Learn how the best employers bring the best out of their employees.


Section: Features, February 2008
Tags: motivation, goals, teamwork, creative, respect, employee motivation, employees, management, operations Read More »

Terminating an Employee

Firing an employee isn't always cut and dry. Learn your rights before you get burned.

Employers may not fire, demote, harass or retaliate against an individual for asserting their rights under state and federal antidiscrimination laws. Firing an employee isn't always cut and dry. Learn your rights before you end up getting burned.


Section: Best Practices, February 2008
Tags: employee termination, Ed Debevics, IntelliTouch, Title VII, Title 29, employment, termination, employees, legal Read More »

Perfecting Policy

Even entrepreneurs need to have company rules in writing. It could offer protection in the event of a lawsuit.

An employee handbook provides far more than general expectations about dress code, attendance and benefits. It can also communicate the core values of a business.


Section: Best Practices, Sep/Oct 2008
Tags: handbook, policy, rules, HR, employees, lawsuit, legal, EEOC, harassment, Walters, HR Works Read More »

The Pursuit of Happiness

Empower PR offers a unique philosophy for progressive business.

When your employees are happy, your business can skyrocket. Learn the steps Sam Chapman, CEO of Empower PR, took to ensure staff satisfaction.


Section: Best Business, July/August 2008
Tags: Empower, employees, happiness, Chapman, CEO, gossip, Chicago, PR, lunches, Leavitt, massages, stress, Blackberry, Gonias Read More »