Vicki Crowe
I’ve got a staff member who is consistently late. Help!
This article first appeared on September 6, 2011. I’ve got a staff member who is consistently late. She hasn’t taken heed of my subtl…
How do I set up a sales commission structure?
I want to set up a commission structure for two salespeople I’ve just hired. How should I go about doing this? Firstly, you need to …
How can I poach an employee from a competitor?
This article first appeared on June 26th, 2011. Poaching or headhunting is on the increase, particularly with a strong employment market …
What non-monetary bonuses can I offer my staff?
This article first appeared on December 21st, 2011. I remember when I first started my business 20 years ago, I didn’t have a lot of ca…
Can I show up at a competitor’s Christmas party and poach their staff?
This article first appeared on December 11th, 2011. Is it illegal or immoral to turn up at another business’ Christmas party and poach …
Is there a low-cost alternative to a big Christmas party?
This article first appeared on December 17th, 2010. I’m looking to reward my small team following a tough start-up year. I don’t h…
How long do you give an employee to improve?
How long do you give an employee to improve? I employed someone who is young and enthusiastic but keeps making mistakes. Six months in,…
My start-up team has quickly grown. How do we make sure we still communicate well?
I’ve started up and suddenly found myself with a team of six people. How can I best keep these people informed about the business? I do…
Should I hire the “generalists” or the “specialists”?
This article first appeared on September 15th, 2010. I’m looking to hire my first members of staff. But I’m not sure whether I should…
Do I need to invest in expensive recruitment testing?
I’ve just left a big employer that spent lots of money on in-depth, technical tests for new recruits. Do I need to be investing time and m…
