One big threat employers aren't thinking about

One big threat employers aren’t thinking about

Alan Goforth Cheryl Obermiller, who bills herself as “The Pothole Queen,” built a successful and respected small business that provides parking lot maintenance services. She didn’t realize that as she was bringing in revenues, a trusted employee was taking them out. By the time she discovered the embezzlement in 2010, Obermiller Construction in Harrisonville, Mo.,..

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How To Get Rid Of Toxic Employees - And Hire Right

How To Get Rid Of Toxic Employees – And Hire Right

Employees can be the greatest thing or the worst nightmare for a business owner – it all depends on who you hire and who you decide to keep. The right employees contribute to the company’s success, stability and happiness. The wrong employees will bring the company down, and cause the owner endless anxiety and grief. After five years of hiring and firing many people, I’ve come to the conclusion that almost all employees fall into one of these four categories:

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