If you are having a hard time finding and keeping employees lately, you aren’t alone: The National Federation of Independent Business recently found that “22 percent of small employer... Read more
Does this situation sound familiar? You receive a reference request for a former employee who was a mediocre performer. How should you respond. If you respond truthfully, can the employee t... Read more
Before your staff disperses for the holidays, carve out time to meet one-on-one with employees and review the highs and lows of 2018. Annual employee evaluations “are vital” to the success o... Read more
I once reviewed an email from a job candidate that read: “We should talk, as I’m sure you would be unimpressed.” Yikes! I felt sorry for that candidate. The person made a poor impression and... Read more
Here’s a variation of a question I hear from family business owners: “I hired my beloved cousin…but it’s not working out. What should I do?” Before you bring any new family members in... Read more
No matter if you have one employee or 100, you need your staff is filled with quality hires. You want to attract and keep employees who are reliable, hard-working, prompt and willing to grow... Read more
The Society of American Florists provides members with human resource management tools tailored specifically for the floriculture industry. These valuable resources include an employee handb... Read more
Before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, carve out time to meet one-on-one with your staff and review the highs and lows of 2017. Annual employee evaluations “are vital” to the success of an... Read more
Manuel Sotelo joined Dramm & Echter in Encinitas, California, almost 30 years ago. He started out processing orders and cutting lilies and gerberas before working his way up, first to fi... Read more
Hiring? Use SAF’s Job Descriptions and Employee Handbook
The Society of American Florists provides members with exclusive access to job descriptions and an employee handbook, both tailored specifically for floriculture businesses. Job description... Read more