Archive of: Human Resources

	Title	Issue
	Cure for Confusion Making up employee policies on the fly is a recipe for confusion and abuse. What’s the alternative? A human resources plan that addresses employees’ needs and keeps everyone accountable. Andrew Johnson	September 2010
	Listen Up Wracking your brain for your next bright idea? Ask the ones who really know what’s going on in your shop: your employees. Shop owners share strategies for getting great ideas off your shop floor. Andrew Johnson	June 2010
	The Benefits of Good Benefits Providing great benefits for your employees can help you grow your business. Here’s how one shop owner created loyalty—and productivity—through a fabulous employee health insurance package. Elyse Lucas	February 2010
	Happy, Healthy Work A good work environment keeps employees around. Here’s how one manager focuses on team building, which boosts retention, improves productivity and inspires innovation. Elyse Lucas	December 2009
	Hire Right Hiring can be a hassle. But an online assessment can help you determine whether an applicant is a good fit for your shop, increasing your chances of making a great hire the first time. Elyse Lucas	September 2009
	In Sickness or In Health With the high cost of health care, HSAs can help you—and your employees—save on premiums. What more, it helps employees invest in their future. Mark E. Battersby	March 2009