Ariane Laird

dealing with difficult employees
We've all had to deal with a difficult employee, but a NOTMIC is a specific type of difficult individual.  NOTMIC is an acronym for "No One Told Me I Couldn’t".
 
company values

...unless of course they drive how you hire, promote, reward & fire.  

More often than not, when staff are asked to recite the mission and company values, the crickets start chirping... 

personal activities in the workplace

I came across this ad while on the Skytrain on my way to the airport.  It depicts an office worker shopping online at their desk - enticed by promotions only available between 9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday - also know as workdays for most of us.

exit interview questionnaire

One of your people is leaving.  You want a chance to wish them well, but you also want to conduct an exit interview.  
Determine your questions, than use a simple method to digitize the process for easy collation of data. 

Job Activity Log

We're all mad for self-measurement these days with self-improvement as the end goal. Fit-bits, smart phones, apps.

Find out how you can use the Job Activity Log to improve our productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

reference check consent form

Happy dance! After dozens of hours of recruiting & interviewing effort, you've just found the perfect one or two final candidates. Time to check references, but download your CYA template before you begin. 

skype interview with job candidates

Find out how to conduct your Skype interviews with this simple checklist that's included in a free Interviewing Guide for Managers that you can download & customize for your company.

interviews where candidates make a presentation

Find out why you absolutely need to ask your senior candidates to come prepared to make an interview presentation.  Download & customize the form for managers so they can prepare and conduct this type of interview.     

Performance Improvement Plan

Download an editable Performance Improvement Plan Form and Instructions document for your managers. Find out the pros & cons of PIP's and when it's a good idea (or not) to use them.

adding additional staff form

Think about the last time a new position was approved in your small business.  Was a business case created to justify the spend? Get the eye-opener tool your managers need when adding additional staff. And find out why it's like outsourcing housework.