Entrepreneur – Page 140 – The Veteran-Owned Business Blog

How Skills-Based Hiring Could Expand Your Applicant Pool

Are you finding it difficult to fill job openings because not enough people are applying? You wouldn’t be alone. One avenue organizations are taking to expand their applicant pool is to forgo the college degree requirement and instead adopt a more inclusive, skills-based approach to hiring. Would such an approach benefit your organization? To helpContinueContinue reading “How Skills-Based Hiring Could Expand Your Applicant Pool”

We should have seen it coming

We knew there would be a corruption scandal around the Paris Olympics when the city was selected in 2017. This is not a jab on Paris. It happens with every Olympic event. We also know that sales professionals who are paid only on commissions and required to meet unreasonable targets are almost certain to cheatContinueContinue reading “We should have seen it coming”

Performance reviews don’t inspire growth. Focus on this instead

The traditional performance review process has become increasingly scrutinized in the evolving landscape of the modern workplace. While once regarded as a best practice for employee evaluation and development, a growing body of evidence suggests that this time-honored practice may be more of a hindrance than a help. It’s time to rethink our approach toContinueContinue reading “Performance reviews don’t inspire growth. Focus on this instead”

Ways You Can Fight Against Corrosion in Your Business

As a dedicated business owner, you understand the critical importance of maintaining your equipment and structures to ensure the continual success of your company. Among the numerous challenges that can impede maintenance efforts, corrosion stands out as a major adversary. Not only does corrosion trigger equipment malfunctions and structural deterioration, but it also results inContinueContinue reading “Ways You Can Fight Against Corrosion in Your Business”

Create an Effective Task List to Better Manage Your Small Business Team

As a small business owner, managing a team for the first time can be a daunting experience. It’s like being handed the keys to a brand-new car without ever having taken a driving lesson. But here’s the thing – you already possess the skills needed to succeed. What you need are the right tools andContinueContinue reading “Create an Effective Task List to Better Manage Your Small Business Team”