Employee Articles

One of the most difficult challenges that small-business owners face today is finding, recruiting and retaining new talent, yet few have a...

When John Baethke visited the doctor recently, he was greeted by a male nurse with a bunch of visible tattoos. And, Baethke...

It’s one of the biggest paradoxes of entrepreneurship: The thing that should be so easy and so enticing — taking a little...

Drain and pipeline cleaners and plumbers all have a story to tell, whether it’s about that peculiar object you found lodged in...

Learn how employee input on equipment purchases and job development helps this team build a reputable portfolio and increase calls from contractors...

When John Baethke’s grandfather started a business 65 years ago that would later become John Baethke & Son Plumbing in Chicago, he...

If your business isn’t using cellphones, it’s probably time to rethink that. Whether you view them as a technological blessing or a...

It’s not easy to think about insurance, but if you own a business, it’s too important to ignore. The right insurance and...

During the fast-paced summer months there often isn’t time to catch your breath. But what about the slow winter months when snow...

As business owners, we love to discuss ways to improve our employees’ attitudes. Throw a party. Tell inspiring stories at the company...

People can say some pretty crazy things to get off work. Admit it, you may even have been tempted yourself. And with...

What are some of the characteristics of a truly exemplary employee? Surely high on the list would be just showing up —...

A friend and the owner-operator of a small excavating company and I were talking about his workload the other day. He has...

Infrastructure jobs, including septic tank contractors and sewer pipe cleaners, are on the rise. A new report from Brookings.edu estimates that septic...