Employee Articles

Finding the compensation sweet spot will retain great workers without breaking the bank, but getting there can be a major research challenge for small-business owners.

Learning to turn off those all-too-common negative thoughts makes employees more resilient and better able to cope with change and stress

With an aging labor force, the plumbing and drain cleaning industry faces new challenges attracting a young audience

A job description should be detailed, but also brief. Get a head start on hiring with MyTana's Job Description Template.

There are only so many hours in the work day, so it’s important that your management style allows employees to maximize their productivity

Transitioning to a paid time off system may make your employees happier and save you time, money and human resources headaches down the road

If you want happy and productive workers, avoid these sometimes trite, oftentimes dismissive phrases and take a more direct approach to communication

You start your own business largely to have more control over operations, but there’s a point where that can become detrimental to both yourself and your company

Growth is great if that’s a goal for your company, but you’ll have to be prepared to adjust your small-business perspective accordingly

The legalization of cannabis in some states has muddied the waters when it comes to employee drug testing

You want to retain good employees, not see them leave. But if it does happen to you, here’s some advice on how to best respond.

Documenting proper ways for your crews to provide consistent quality service will save time and headaches in the long run

The value of the work plumbers do isn’t always obvious to the public if you don’t look the part