Small Business Resources Investment Glossary AP Stock Quotes Search by ticker symbol, abbreviation from The Advertiser or company name Ticker Abrv. Solutions Inc. Think of the most productive members of your organization. Finding good people and keeping them motivated are the toughest jobs facing businesses today. With the unemployment rate still low, success depends on getting the most out of employees.
Corporations can shop the world for needed technology, but it's people who have to make it work.
Two ways to deal with this issue are to hire a champion from a competitor or just wait out the busy spell. Neither approach, however, is satisfactory. Bringing in an outsider often generates resentment among existing staffers, while putting Band-Aids on your people problems usually ensures that the best employees will jump ship. The latter tactic also tends to mean an increase in customer complaints and a loss of your competitive edge. Perhaps the best approach is the hardest one, which is training your current employees.