We do a lot of postings on employees, simply because having good employees is so essential to any successful small business. Times are still tough even though there are some signs of possible improvement. Here is an article that describes that employees are feeling the stress. The good news is there are some things a small business owner can do to reduce this stress. One thing the author emphasizes is that letting employees know how the business is doing can be a great help. Here at Tacony Corporation we have been putting this into practice even before the current difficult times. Ken Tacony hosts a meeting for all associates once a quarter in St. Louis and visits all of our branch locations for meetings at least once a year.
Some other reasons for more openness with staffers is that it can make them more effective employees by getting their ideas on how to positively impact the business. One last thing is that occasional incentives and rewards to employees can be a big help as well, and there are even some suggestions on some free incentives that can still have an impact.
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