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Don’t be surprised when your ‘very best’ employee quits!

by Steve Toburen
prepare for when employees quit

Even the best employee quits. What can you do? Take action now by changing the way you look at hiring and employee development.

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, employee development, employee retention, employees, hiring, recruitment Leave a comment

How to hire the ‘Very Best People’- Part 2

by Steve Toburen
team building

In this QuickTIP series I’m focusing on building a team of the Very Best People.

Categories quickTIPS Tags employees, hiring, management, recruitment, training Leave a comment

How to hire the ‘Very Best People’- Part 1

by Steve Toburen
compare candidates

Simply hire reliable, focused, quality, ‘drama free’ individuals and your business (and life) will be fun again!

Categories quickTIPS Tags COVID-19, employees, hiring, hiring interview Leave a comment

‘Recruiting’ the Very Best People (Part 3)

by Steve Toburen

During your daily business routine constantly be on the look out for other companies employees that impress you.

Categories quickTIPS Tags employee development, employees, hiring, recruit Very Best People, recruitment Leave a comment

‘Recruiting’ the Very Best People (Part 2)

by Steve Toburen
let bad employees go

Adding the VBP to your team will require an ONGOING EFFORT to reach out and recruit the Very Best People!

Categories quickTIPS Tags employees, hiring, recruit Very Best People, recruitment Leave a comment

WHY you must get rid of ‘Marginal Workers’ in your company.

by Steve Toburen

Here’s WHY (especially right now with so many great VBP unemployed!) you should never ‘settle’ for a marginal worker (MW)

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags employees, hiring Leave a comment

STOP ‘settling’ for less than the ‘Very Best People’!

by Steve Toburen

Get out of your ‘hiring comfort zone’ and stop ‘settling’ for marginal employees! Doubt me?

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, COVID-19, employee development, employee retention, hiring, recruitment, unemployment claims Leave a comment

Training new employee(s) in the age of COVID-19…

by Steve Toburen
train your new employees

Even the best new recruits need training. Steve provides tools to train your new employees and get them started right!

Categories quickTIPS Tags cheerleader, customer eyeglasses, Emotional Dynamics, hiring, relationships, systems, training Leave a comment

Challenge your new ‘Very Best People’ techs immediately!

by Steve Toburen
two weeks training

Get your techs out in the field right away with two weeks training. Here’s how to implement it in your company …

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning training, employee development, employee retention, employees, hiring, training Leave a comment

How do I set up a compensation plan?

by Steve Toburen

It’s a classic question with a twist. Steve shares his favorite compensation factors to take into account regardless of how complex the situation.

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags employee retention, employees, hiring, payroll, recognition bonus Leave a comment

STOP procrastinating on firing a bad employee! Part 2

by Steve Toburen

The TOP TWO REASONS to get loser people out of your business (and life) NOW!

Categories quickTIPS Tags employee retention, employees, family safety, hiring 1 Comment

STOP procrastinating on firing a bad employee! Part 1

by Steve Toburen
let bad employees go

Stop putting off important firings, vainly hoping the person will ‘improve’ (not gonna happen!) or at least quit on their own!

Categories quickTIPS Tags employees, hiring, success in carpet cleaning industry Leave a comment

The Power of Habit

by sfs

What if there was a way to create and promote ‘good habits’ within your company without anyone knowing?

Categories Big Billy's Books & Blogs Tags carpet cleaning technician, employee development, hiring, management, routine, success Leave a comment

‘Mentor’ new hires for new employee retention

by Steve Toburen
new employee retention

A new hire will decide to quickly quit OR stay long term during their first two weeks on the job. Steve share how to boost new employee retention.

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, employee retention, first impression, hiring Leave a comment

‘Publicly Praising’ your workers is also GREAT marketing!

by Steve Toburen

Steve explains how to leverage your employee rewards for excellent marketing opportunities.

Categories quickTIPS Tags employee profile, employees, hiring, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, motivation, recognition Leave a comment
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