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Renovating the foundation of the U.S. economy will take a revamped manufacturing sector

Posted in Small Business, Tips for Down Times on February 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

We’ve all been watching the unemployment numbers rise over the past two years, and we may even feel like they have reached a plateau. We’ve seen factories close and jobs move overseas. While such events are painful in the short-term, they’re potentially disastrous in the long-term.

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Learn how to recession-proof your business!

Posted in Tips for Down Times on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

We hear about the recession daily – even hourly if we’re regularly tuned in to mass media. You can do something to protect your business.

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What you can do to lessen employee anxiety during changing times

Posted in Tips for Down Times on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

With the fluctuations in today’s economy, job market, and global relationships it’s no surprise that employees are at least uneasy if not downright stressed. Too much stress can be problematic to a person’s health and well-being, and as an employer you can help control some of the factors that lead to employee stress.

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It’s going to take work: Learn how to develop a healthy approach to dealing with conflict

Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times, Training & Learning on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. A healthy approach to conflict leads to greater understanding of one another and more creative problem solving. An unhealthy approach to conflict leads to wounded egos and frustration. When we understand our individual styles of dealing with conflict we can begin to understand how we can approach [...]

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5 tips for how employers can approach layoffs positively

Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Letting people go is always difficult, and laying employees off during the current economic downturn is especially stressful given that jobs in many areas are scarce and that many companies simply cannot afford to provide severance packages or job placement services. What you can do, though, is approach a layoff with a practical attitude that includes [...]

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Why you need to develop your people in tough economic times

Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times on October 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Economically speaking, times are tough. No surprise there, right? Well, if you keep one eye on your company’s sales performance and the other on the financial bottom line, you’re overlooking your greatest asset: your employees.
It’s tempting to focus attention on technology, materials, and processes to manage costs and gain efficiencies. While those are certainly important, [...]

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