Studies have revealed that sickness absence, from short-term and longer-term sickness, is one of the major reasons for employee absences. Stress is also emerging as a major factor with its impact higher compared to earlier periods.

The concept of employee motivation is not at all a new idea. It has been around as long as there have been employees and employers. While the concept itself is not new, new research and awareness have made new aspects of employee motivation not only a possibility, but a reality in the world today. It was not at all uncommon in the past for an employer to offer some system of rewards and privileges as a means of employee motivation. Recent thinking however has given way to ...

Many of us still remember those punch clocks that our parents used to punch in and out of work, these machines were planned to keep an eye on the time employees spent and hopefully worked at the work place. For many years, companies have relied on employee time clocks to accurately record how many hours are worked by each employee every week. Even though clocks have changed, these companies need to have some type of system that they can use to create payroll and ensure emp...

Online training is known by numerous names and acronyms�computer-based training (CBT), web-based training (WBT), cyber-training, distance learning, e-learning, etc. By whatever name, online training is a method of delivering training through an electronic medium without the immediate presence of a human instructor. By taking advantage of technology, online training can be more cost effective by delivering more knowledge in a more flexible and efficient manner. There are di...

There are a few ways human resources training is conducted. For many large companies, a well-trained human resources department is key to running a successful business.

Do you waste a lot of your working day in boring, mindless meetings? If so, read on to find out how you can make your meetings into productive and worthwhile events. Honestly!

Business Development

Business rises and falls on leadership. According to business guru, Brian Tracy, �Leadership is the most important single factor in determining business success or failure in our competitive, turbulent, fast-moving economy.� Still not convinced? Based on a study by Jessie Hagen of the US Bank, here are the main reasons why businesses fail: � Poor Business Planning � Poor Financial Planning � Poor Marketing � Poor Management Proper application of these key facto...

The CEO or owner of a small business is the one person responsible for moving the enterprise forward and insuring the future. They need a long range view or they end up just "putting out fires" instead of managing.

It was just a Yellow, Legal sized Notepad, but it made this millionaire CEO's sales force more productive, less stressed and happier, at work and at home. How could a simple yellow notepad have such power? Here is the story: The millionaire CEO gave each of his employees a yellow, legal sized notepad and a pen. He also gave them these instructions: 1. Carry the notepad and pen with you at all times during your workday. Keep it handy, and within reach. 2. In th...