Category: Employees

Image by Michael Giuffrida for Computer security

Do I need to worry about my employees having company email on their personal mobile phones?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

Email has become a critical part of business communications.  As such, employees are expected to respond to email in real time, all hours of the day.  The most convenient way to implement that is to setup their work email on the personal mobile device so it is right there when they need it.  The question Read more about Do I need to worry about my employees having company email on their personal mobile phones?[…]

Image for Improvement by Michael Giuffrida

How does technology drive culture?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

Technology in business has been a given for may decades however over the years it has transformed from being an unwanted evil to a necessity for survival.  One challenge is that human willingness to accept and adapt to change is greatly outpaced by innovation in technology.  This can either drive an innovative and open culture Read more about How does technology drive culture?[…]

Image for leadership posts by michael giuffrida from southington ct

How do I communicate our Total Rewards Package to employees?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

Total rewards is much more than salary and if you don’t recognize and publicize that, there is no way that your employee ever will.  The total rewards packages can include: Salary Paid time off (Vacation, personal time, paid holidays, floating holidays) Flex time opportunities Insurance benefits Work/Life balance Recognition programs Quality performance management Career growth Read more about How do I communicate our Total Rewards Package to employees?[…]

Image by Michael Giuffrida for Computer security

Can cyber espionage affect my small-business?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

Just because you are a small business owner does not mean you are a small target; in fact, about 1 in 3 of all cyber espionage attacks in the U.S. pray on small businesses. Espionage attacks are on the rise and frequently automated to target small businesses in the masses—while one business alone might not Read more about Can cyber espionage affect my small-business?[…]

Image by Michael Giuffrida for Computer security

Can I trust the wifi in public places?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

In a business world where organizations expect you to be connected and productive at all times of all days, the convenience of having publicly available wireless networks wherever you are is fantastic!  Or is it?  The answer is, it depends. The availability of an internet connection can cut both ways.  While it can give you Read more about Can I trust the wifi in public places?[…]

Image for teamwork by Michael Giuffrida

Is it OK to change the subject line in an email conversation after it is started?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

Since email is not only used for communication but also for documentation, the subject line of an email is an important piece of the puzzle when filing and searching for information.  Often times, an email chain starts as one thing but morphs into something completely different once it gets rolling.  While I don’t usually recommend Read more about Is it OK to change the subject line in an email conversation after it is started?[…]

Motivation image by Michael Giuffrida

How can I use gamification in my company to increase productivity?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

Creating fun and competitiveness in the workplace is not a new concept, but with today’s technology tools and systems, it has become more accessible and more real-time. For many years organizations have created contests for sales people to pit them against each other in hopes of increasing sales….because it works!  Sales people by nature are Read more about How can I use gamification in my company to increase productivity?[…]

Image by Michael Giuffrida for Computer security

How do I avoid these latest cyber attacks?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

With all of the press about the latest Petya attack on the heels of the WannaCry attack businesses are scrambling to figure out how they can avoid getting hit next.  The latest statistics show that 43% of cyber attacks happen against small businesses and 60% of those attacked go out of business within 6 months.  Read more about How do I avoid these latest cyber attacks?[…]

Image by Michael Giuffrida about Finance

When selling my business, what kind of information will I have to provide to the prospective buyers?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

When you decide to sell your business, the buyer will want lots of information so they can make an educated assessment about the value of your business.  This process is called Due Diligence.  For the seller, the due diligence process can be more invasive than applying for a mortgage while getting a colonoscopy.  While you Read more about When selling my business, what kind of information will I have to provide to the prospective buyers?[…]

Image by Michael Giuffrida about Performance

How should I compensate my sales hunters?

Posted on by Michael Giuffrida

First note that I did not title this “how much should I compensate my sales hunters?”.  What you pay will vary based upon your geography, industry, availability of quality candidates, and the experience of your hunter.  This post will focus on how to structure what you pay them to gain the best performance and results. Read more about How should I compensate my sales hunters?[…]