Server: Netscape-Enterprise/3.0 Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 07:06:27 GMT Content-type: text/html Last-modified: Wed, 04 Sep 1996 18:04:56 GMT Content-length: 3813 Accept-ranges: bytes NEBS Resource Center <BODY TEXT="#000000" LINK="#BD0BE8" VLINK="#9148C8" ALINK="#000000" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"> <TABLE WIDTH=100%><TR><TD> <IMG SRC="../images/myet.gif" ALT="Managing Your Employees"></TD></TR></TABLE><P> <UL> <IMG SRC="../images/featart.gif" ALT="Feature Articles"><P> <UL> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?meiq">Interview Questions that Help You Make Smart Choices</A><BR> Here are four types of interview questions, with an assortment of suggested questions, that will help you probe job candidates more thoroughly than you might otherwise. <P> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?merrc">Realistic Reference Checking</A><BR> Reference checking has become more complex in recent years because of court cases that have penalized companies for handing out negative references. Interviewers must try hard to "read between the lines" of what references say and be persistent in probing for a realistic assessment of applicants. <P> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?mehoc">Handing Out Criticism -- And Keeping it Constructive</A><BR> The need to criticize employees often results from a two-way communication problem. The business owner must be prepared to not only provide criticism, but to allow for the employee to respond.<P> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?meded">Detecting Employee Dishonesty</A><BR> Dishonesty among employees costs small businesses hundreds of millions of dollars each year--in stolen goods and services, embezzlement, fraud, and other crimes. Business owners should be on the lookout for dishonesty by watching for discrepancies in inventory, disappearance of supplies, and a number of other occurrences.<P> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?mepe">Effectively Handling Problem Employees</A><BR> Try to develop a clear set of procedures for handling problem employees, with an emphasis on providing clear steps and consequences.<P> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?metb">Guidelines for Terminating Employees</A><BR> Here are ways to handle the termination process that are dignified and efficient, and well as likely to keep you out of legal trouble.<P> <IMG ALIGN=LEFT SRC="../images/smsbut.gif"><A HREF="../cgi-bin/page_gen.pl?mebem">Keeping Your Employees Motivated</A><BR> While different people have different financial motivations, everyone likes to be treated fairly and honestly. Here are ways to use those universal desires to get great results from your employees.<P> <P> </UL> </UL> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="../nebs/f_about.htm">[ NEBS INFORMATION</A> | <A HREF="../order/f_howto.htm"> ORDER ONLINE</A> | <A HREF="../index.htm"> MAIN MENU</A> ] <P> THE RESOURCE CENTER<BR> <A HREF="../resource/gpww.htm">[ This Month's Feature</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_sab.htm"> Starting and Financing Your Business</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_myb.htm"> Managing Your Business</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_gp.htm"> Getting Paid</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_gs.htm"> Generating Sales</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_me.htm"> Managing Your Employees</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_pyb.htm"> Paying Your Bills</A> | <A HREF="../resource/f_imt.htm"> Interactive Tools</A> ] </CENTER>