orientation | The Barefoot Spirit

5 Ways to Get Good Ideas Out of Your People

IT TAKES MORE THAN MONEY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Companies ask us, “How can we get the entrepreneurial spirit?” The real question should be, “How did we lose it?” When their founders started in that garage or basement so long ago, there was no question in their minds, if they didn’t make sales, they’d go out of...

Busy is Not Necessarily Productive

“I HAVE ENOUGH TO KEEP ME BUSY”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Are you paying people to stay busy or are you paying them to be productive? Having a great deal to do or keeping occupied is no measure of productivity. If you pay employees no matter whether the company succeeds or fails, folks will actually look for ways to appear...

How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 4: Orientation and Training

NOT JUST HOW, BUT WHY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Education, Interview

It’s your first day on the job. But now comes the most critical part: your orientation and training. This is your chance to show your new employer that you are going to work out. Here are some helpful hints we recommend to get the most out of these important first...

Can Extensive Orientation Improve Job Performance?

WHEN THE CEMENT IS WET, YOU CAN MOVE IT WITH A TROWEL

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

In an attempt to quickly get a new employee into production, some companies spend the minimum amount of time on orientation. It usually consists of the job description and a brief history of the company and its products. Some seem to feel that extensive information...