Chester and Jim talk aobut why employee recognition is not just the right thing to do in our small businesses, but is actually an important ROI element in the best small business management practices.

Paul and Jim talk about the recent survey Administaff conducted which identified the chief concerns and plans of America's small businesses. Paul also reflects on how hiw company's plans to go public would have been modified had he had to comply with Sarbanes/Oxley in 1997. Finally, the guys talk aobut the value of outsourcing non-core competencies, like the human resources tasks, to organizations like those in the professional employer organization industry (PEO).

The Howards join Jim to talk about why it's important to include personality factors when building team as well as when you're working in teams.

Bill and Jim talk about the importance of documentation when managing and disciplining employees. Good documentation when discipline is necessary is the best deterent for an employee lawsuit.

Kirk and Jim discuss some best practices on hiring top people and how to make sre you protect your intellectual capital when those top people leave your employ.

John and Jim discuss several ways to make sure you make an impact on others, employees are productive and loyal, and people love you.

Bill and Jim talk about tips for making sure you properly handle and dispose of customre credit reporting information.

Bill and Jim discuss the importance of doing background checks on employees, including some ways to do it, and a company Bill recommends to help.

Jane discussed with Jim how to use our knowledge of personality to hire and manage employees, and how to make sure each person is in a position that fits their personality.

Mike and Jim discuss the management style requirements of employing members of Generation X.