"First Things First For New Hires" explains how to orient, train, and evaluate the new employee during a standard 90-day trial period.

"Making The Good Great By Training Them" shows how to training can both motivate your staff and maximize their performance.

In "Should You Bribe Or Bully Your Team?" several managers tell how they motivate to achieve both long- and short-term objectives.

"Fire 'Em Up or Fire 'Em?" explores different ways to creating an efficient, productive, and motivated staff.

"Case Study: Retail Employee Motivation De-Mystified" outlines specific methods from compensation to rules of conduct that help retailers get the most from their staff.

"Case Study: Tune Up Your Auto Service Technicians" looks at the different things that motivate non-sales employees to do their jobs better.

"Solving the Problem Of Problem Employees" explains what to do when employee performance breaks down.

"Do You Need A Second-in-Command?" shows how to choose, train, and motivate line managers.