Is it time for your small business to start an employee wellness program? Lee Dukes joins Jim Blasingame to report on a survey of businesses that have wellness programs, including the return on investment they received from these programs.

Is hiring picking up by employers? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to with the Tatum Survey that shows a greater interest in increased hiring, but also with a concern about not finding qualified candidates.

Establish a business culture that encourages accomplishment. Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to explain why celebrating employees who accomplish goals and seek excellence is not at the expense of those who don't.

One bad hire can hurt your business culture. Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to interview prospective employees to determine if they will fit in with the culture of your business.

How does a male manager deal with "mean girls" who are employees? Katherine Crowley joins Jim Blasingame with suggestions to help male small business owners deal with female employees who don't get along, including "mean girls."

What is a "mean girl?" Katherine Crowley joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what a "mean girl" is, why they behave in a small and petty way, and why there are no "mean boys."

It's not easy making the transition from a military environment back to Main Street. Andrea Nierenberg joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the issues facing military veterans when they return and plug back into civilian life.

What are the tools to conducting a successful disciplinary meeting? Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the importance of redeeming an employee who needs to be corrected, and finding a way to make sure they listen.

It's best to discover the quality of a hiring decision with a part-time outside salesperson. Josh Costell joins Jim Blasingame to recommend hiring outside salespeple on a part-time basis at first and allow them to earn full-time status.

Grow sales strategically with industry veterans. Josh Costell joins Jim Blasingame to recommend hiring industry veterans as part-time, commission only salespeople, including those who may be semi-retired.