Articles by ‘Jane Brydges’

Creative ways to retain good staff in tough times

by Jane Brydges - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

There is no overstating the importance of keeping good employees who make your business tick, especially when times are tough. Managers and owners can ill afford to divert the time and effort it takes to recruit and train replacements from the challenges of reduced cash flow, weak sales or sagging market share.
But while you may [...]

Don’t keep your employees in the dark if you want to keep them

by Jane Brydges - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

In a challenging economy, it’s natural for employees to be anxious about their job security and the future of the organization. They need reassurance and an expression of confidence from the top to maintain their morale and foster a positive outlook. Otherwise, it may take only one call from the competition to lure away them [...]