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Resource allocation versus human resources
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPeople are an organization's best asset, but how do we make sure we distribute the right resources needed to run a business? When we think of resources, we focus on capital improvements, equipment, security, salaries, etc., but we often overlook human resources. Making sure that employees are taken care of is probably the most critical element in human resource allocation.
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Finding extra time at year-end
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe end is near! In addition to wrapping up projects for year- and quarter-end, reviewing budgets and planning for next year, we also have time off for holidays and sick, stressed and overworked employees. Here are a few ways to carve out time to ensure we remain healthy, productive and clear-headed during the most wonderful time of the year.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Asking for free rent
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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It’s time for diversity leaders to speak out
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management"Are you constantly fighting the battle to show and justify the value that diversity initiatives or other diversity interventions are bringing to your organization?" asked Ed Hubbard, a consultant and thought leader in diversity and inclusion metrics, at the recent SHRM Diversity and Inclusion Conference.
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Build a better holiday party this year
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNothing should be assumed to be obvious about a holiday party. From a well-behaved-but-unwelcome child to an underdressed manager to a drunk employee, awkward situations can be minimized.
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Lessons learned from a software project gone awry
Deborah Ike Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSoftware implementation projects — whether of new software or a significant upgrade — can be expensive and time-consuming. That's no surprise. However, what happens when the software's functionality doesn't live up to what your team expected?
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Saying no to the boss
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTrying to work through a disagreement with a co-worker can be frustrating. However, in most cases if it is too difficult to approach her or we have reached an impasse, we can go to a third party like HR or our boss to help us straighten it out.
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10 tips to create a safer workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementProtecting workers should be a priority for every employer. This article lists 10 tips for employers who want to create a safer workplace.
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2 steps to adjust your leadership perspective
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeading for a long time has many benefits: calm composure, wide-ranging perspective and wisdom from handling diverse experiences. Unfortunately, it can often lead to complacency. We become set in our ways, sure that our tenure means we know best.
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From co-worker to boss: Tips to manage former peers
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCongratulations! You finally got that long-overdue promotion (and raise). Now all that time spent complaining about being underpaid and that the boss is an idiot can be time spent trying to get the co-workers you complained to and with to do their work.
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