Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal all the reasons why giving bonuses can create challenges, but also why when done properly, they’re an excellent management tool.

Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the math she recommends to help calculate a logical and fair way to divide the bonus pool.

Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why you should direct deposit bonus checks and why the best time is NOT connected with the holiday bonus.

Robert Jolles joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that so-called “soft skills” are really just the basic skills that each of us use to live, work, sell, manage, and therefore, aren’t really soft at all.

Shawn Murphy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that you should make every employee take their vacation to give time for every potential discrepancy in performance can come to light, especially those who handle money and assets.

Amy Friedrich joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Principal Well-Being Index shows more small businesses intend to increase benefits going forward, plus the difference between how men and women think about insurance.

Amy Friedrich joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Principal Well-Being Index of small businesses that shows this sector’s optimism has more than doubled since the last report.

Ellen Rohr joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the dangers of conflating your good nature and generosity during the holidays with the timing of annual performance reviews.

Ellen Rohr joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that if you want to keep your best people, you have to give them the opportunity to grow in their assignments, including taking risks and having authority.

Jay Howard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the reasons why business should celebrate milestones, like anniversaries, because it’s good for employees and customers like it.