Unfortunately, every business has its moments when managers are forced to terminate certain employees. It is never a fun job. In fact, it is probably one of the most hated responsibilities for managers. Not only do you have to be the one to tell the individual that he or she is no longer needed, but you also are the one who generally makes the final decision as to whether the person keeps the job. If only the process could be neat, clean, simple, and easy. Although having to

Nobody enjoys getting sick, and no company enjoys having employees out sick. Unfortunately, illness is a fact of life, but employers can help encourage health and wellness within the workplace that will help minimize the number of health issues that are created by work. By implementing five simple principles, companies can help employees enjoy greater health and productivity. Set a good example. Remember that the management is being watched by those below. If management works

Many adults seem to think that once you get past five, naps are no longer needed. After all, only children take naps. Once you get into grammar school, you go all day long without taking any breaks. Why should that change once you’re an adult? According to the National Sleep Foundation, many Americans aren’t getting the seven to nine hours of recommended nightly sleep, and that is costing the workplace money. The 2011 issue of Journal of Sleep puts the amount at a staggering

People say that stress is the silent killer. This saying may be true, but stress may not be as silent as many assume. If you as an employer stop and listen closely to your employees’ body language, facial expressions, and interactions with others in the workplace, you may just be able to hear the “silent killer” screaming its head off. Finding great employees in the fields of ID theft protection, risk management, and financial crimes can be difficult enough; you certainly don

When an employee gets hired, he or she faces a multitude of challenges. The trials can be everything from leaving friends at the current job to uprooting an entire family and moving to a completely different area. Whether the move is great or small, if the hiring company can ease the way for the new-hire and show him or her what he or she has to look forward to, the new employee stands a much greater chance of actually coming “onboard” with the new company. The process of eas

“Variety is the spice of life.” This is especially true when it comes to people. If everyone thought the same way, innovation would die; but the differences that help inspire innovation can be some of the same things that create great strife in the work place as people’s personalities and ways of thinking clash. If you are already under the pressure that goes along with b eing in risk management or decision analytics, the added stress of trying to manage what appear to be dif

Meetings are great for making sure that everyone is on the same page. Getting together for staff meetings is unavoidable, but making sure that too much time isn’t spent in a meeting that breaks down into a gab session is also important. In the enterprise risk management and decision analytics world, how do you fulfill the needs of a meeting without derailing, though? Try scheduling regular staff meetings on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. rather than on Mondays. This allows people to g

If you are in the business of marketing technology, decision analytics, or risk management, then wasting time is not an option. Getting off track because of trying to answer emails or doing too many things at once will keep you from accomplishing the most you can in the amount of time you have. Within the corporate world, four big time wasters can keep you from attaining the success you desire: email, multitasking, procrastination, and work environment. If you have your email

Success rarely, if ever, happens by accident. For the vast majority of people, success comes from having a plan and sticking to it. Whether you are Alexander the Great and intend to conquer the world or Donald Trump and intend to run for the presidency, if you are to succeed, you must have a plan. Having a plan doesn’t have to be complicated. For those who work in risk management, marketing technology, and decision analytics, taking hours each week to come up with extensive p

Leadership is an ongoing responsibility, not just a title. Nobody is perfect, and It’s inevitable that even the strongest leaders will trip up from time to time. To be a truly great leader, you will see these mistakes as learning opportunities so that you improve your skills and your organization. In part two of our three-part series, we explore the most common mistakes made by the even the best leaders and how to avoid them. Some leaders possess an attitude akin to the “Gre