Tag: BLR

Sales Comp challenge — Taming the End-of-Period Push

[Go here for sticky wickets #1-#3.] The problem: Sales peak at the end of each period. Sales Comp Impact: Sales personnel wait for period end push Order management and fulfillment are unduly taxed Margins evaporate Customers may be lost Source of the Problem: The problem results from two primary factors: Period end order push by […]

Handling Weather-Related Work and Pay Issues

Yesterday, we got some valuable workplace emergency preparedness tips courtesy of Randy DeVaul, safety expert and BLR webinar moderator. Today, a few more suggestions on inspections and training, as well as an introduction to a webinar that no well-prepared employer will want to miss.

Emergencies: Preparing for the Unpredictable

Recent weather disasters have made it abundantly clear that no company, no matter how large or small and no matter the location, is safe from unexpected crises. Tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods…the list is lengthy, and no one is invulnerable.

6 Essential Guidelines for Harassment Response

It doesn’t matter if your workplace is inherently prone to harassment, or even if the harassment is by someone other than your employees — either way, you’re required to investigate and correct the situation promptly. Here are 6 essential guidelines for harassment response.