Originally published in FleetOwner I listened to a webinar a few weeks ago put on by 15Five that asked the following question: Manager or leader — which one are you? Jeff Smith, director of 15Five’s Best-Self Academy, suggested that managers focus on controlling things while leaders cause their employees to grow; leaders inspire employees. […]
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Originally published in FleetOwner As we enter the winter months, ATBS re-released an article on some of the main causes of accidents and what can be done to avoid them. The article listed seven factors that contribute to accidents. I want to comment on two of them: speeding and vehicle maintenance. […]
When hiring someone, it is not just about their skills and abilities. The new hire should also be someone who fits into the culture of the organization. Originally published in FleetOwner Under the best of circumstances, there are many ways a hiring decision can turn bad. And there isn’t a […]
Gaining a fresh perspective may be able to assist with setting priorities about which issues to tackle first and may also be able to offer solutions not yet considered.
Originally published in FleetOwner Whether you know it or not, your company has a reputation among your employees. And that is true whether you have taken time to establish your “brand” or not, according to a Hireology blog by Chelsea Verstegen. Your brand is also about how others outside your company […]
Originally posted in FleetOwner The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a press release urging vehicle owners “to take immediate action when notified of a safety defect.” While the release was aimed at automobile owners, I think it is applicable to owners of commercial vehicles as well. According to NHTSA, […]
Originally posted in FleetOwner October marked the 17th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched the initiative in 2004 to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in our personal and business lives. With more of us working […]
Originally published in FleetOwner I recently saw a very concise explanation from Bamboo HR on common payroll mistakes. I want to share the information with you, because mistakes in payroll can damage employee relations and also can have legal repercussions. There are two types of employee classifications — exempt and nonexempt. […]
Originally published in FleetOwner As the economy starts the process of returning to normal, many companies will need to hire people to fill the vacancies left by people they had to let go because of the slowdown in business caused by COVID-19. Now is a good time to look at […]