Managing Staff

Expert advice from seasoned managers and leaders on everything from how to manage conflict to identifying your best employees.

Learn to Delegate
Find out why sharing your responsibilities and authority with employees is essential for business success.

How to Set Up Employee Assessments
Employee reviews should benefit both of you. Here's how to make the most of them.

Managing Family Business
Working with family can be tricky. Follow these tips to keep it professional.

Dealing With Workplace Conflict
You won’t need boxing gloves, but you’ll want to jump into conversations about conflict as soon as you can.

Deal With Poor Performance
Your star employee is falling short of expectations. Nip the problem in the bud – now.

Staff Dismissals
Handled incorrectly, dismissals can become a major headache for the business owner.

Retrenching Staff
Retrenchments are sometimes unavoidable. Here's how to handle them correctly.

The Exit Interview
Should you interview an employee who’s leaving? Yes; here’s why.

The Ups (and Downs) of Working with Contractors
Smart tips on hiring and managing independent contractors.