by Howard Cannon | Dec 4, 2018 | Articles
Rules are not made to be broken. Or else why write them? Just as important as having a policy and procedures manual is abiding by it on a consistent basis. For instance,if you state that you will not condone any form of theft and that theft will result in immediate...
by Howard Cannon | Dec 3, 2018 | Articles
Spending money and time on marketing is easy as pie. Spending it wisely is more difficult. But, like a recipe, if you take it step by step, you can cook up a great marketing strategy. Resist the temptation to jump into something flashy for the sake of your own ego and...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 29, 2018 | Articles
The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) has some very clear guidelines for the work environment. Abide by them! I suggest that you contact your local employment office for not only the EEOC information, but also any local and state guidelines that apply,...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 28, 2018 | Articles
Every time I meet someone who is sharp, whether it be at a conference, at the grocery store, in an elevator, or at a restaurant, I introduce myself, my company, and drop in the following recruiting line: “I must tell you, you are very sharp. You wouldn’t by chance...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 27, 2018 | Articles
Hospitality is many different things to many different people. It is devoting the time to take someone’s jacket or pull out someone’s chair. It is asking Mrs. Jones how her child did at soccer camp and wishing Mr. Smith best of luck on his fishing trip. It is caring....
by Howard Cannon | Nov 26, 2018 | Articles
People say an interview is supposed to be 80 percent of the applicant talking and 20 percent of the interviewer talking. This 80/20 rule seems fine, but getting an applicant to talk about things of value is even more important. When you get an applicant to talk about...
