Employee Relations Articles

Just like in any small business environment, some plumbers too closely oversee their crews and create an uncomfortable workplace.

Valu-Rooter's Josh Halstead knows that the solution to chronic employee hiring and retention problems is to show younger generations how satisfying a trades career can be, but the execution of that isn't easy

Key ingredients include continuous feedback and explaining the "why" behind expectations

Employees who only put in the bare minimum effort, fulfilling their job requirements without going above and beyond, can create problems, such as not always meeting the high expectations of customers

It takes deliberate effort to keep even the best team committed and enthusiastic.

Connecting employees to opportunities and roles that fit their strengths makes your company more productive

Growing your bottom line doesn’t mean you have to accept customers and jobs that aren’t a good fit for you

While sharing difficult news with an employee never gets easy, there are a few guidelines that can help make the process run smoother

Listening to your team, doing special things for them, will help build a positive company culture.

Adopting a 9/80 work schedule could boost productivity, attract and retain workers, and better meet customer service expectations.

Workers are burning out at record levels, but it doesn’t have to be that way

If you’ve decided it’s time to move on from your company, be sure you’re not making any of these miscues that can affect how much value you get out of a sale

Avoidance isn’t an option, but what you say and how you say it truly matters

While the truth can hurt, everyone benefits from honest feedback