http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/management/personnel-management/compensation-and-bonus-systems/compensation-and-bonus-systems.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765819http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/job-costing/added-value.aspx?rssLink=Added+ValueA Virginia remodeling company offers its employees a monetary award for ideas that save clients money.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/change-it-up.aspx?rssLink=Change+It+UpA new book from the VitalSmarts team helps you pinpoint specific, replicable behaviors to find success.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-introduction.aspx?rssLink=The+Tough+Questions%3a+IntroductionTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. An introduction of the article and the participating remodelers.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-intro.aspx?rssLink=Intro+TestTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. An introduction of the article and the participating remodelers.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q11-personal-sacrifices.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q11+-+Personal+SacrificesTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What sacrifices have you made on a personal level to keep your company afloat?http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q9-cutting-staff.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q9+-+Cutting+StaffTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. An introduction of the article and the participating remodelers.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q2-less-in-2009.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q2+-+Less+in+2009Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What Do You Vow to Do Less of in 2009 and Beyond, and Why?http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/compensation/getting-compensation-back-in-line.aspx?rssLink=Getting+Compensation+Back+in+LineRemodelers are no longer hostage to employees' compensation demands. How career paths and clear evaluations can be a win-win for company and staff alike.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/compensation/surviving-the-fall.aspx?rssLink=Surviving+the+FallDramatic business drop-off has some remodeling companies taking extreme measures to stay solvent.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/benefits/the-importance-of-benefits.aspx?rssLink=The+Importance+of+BenefitsComprehensive benefits packages can be the key to attracting quality employees to your team.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/finances/2008-wage--benefit-survey.aspx?rssLink=2008+Wage+%26+Benefit+SurveyMore than 300 remodelers completed REMODELING's 2008 Wage & Benefit Survey.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/performance-evaluation/performance-review.aspx?rssLink=People+%2b+Skills%3a+Performance+ReviewVictoria Downing of Remodelers Advantage Roundtables asks remodelers whether they discuss compensation with employees during the performance review or hold it for a second meeting.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/bonus-system-and-incentives/bonus-system.aspx?rssLink=Cunningham3%3a+Employee+BonusesCreating a bonus system that rewards all employees for their involvment in a project.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/sales/rethinking-sales-compensation.aspx?rssLink=Rethinking+Sales+CompensationIn a less-than-robust market, remodelers could benefit from different sales-compensation plans.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/moves-toward-legislating-mandatory-paid-leave-gai.aspx?rssLink=Moves+Toward+Legislating+Mandatory+Paid+Leave+Gain+a+FootholdFor small businesses, the threat of legislation making paid leave mandatory is gaining ground.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/finance/opening-the-books-fortifying-the-bottom-line.aspx?rssLink=Opening+the+Books%2c+Fortifying+the+Bottom+LineDon’t be afraid of open-book management, says one remodeler whose profits, productivity, and staff cohesiveness are stronger as a result of showing his employees the numbers – right down to his own compensation. http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/jon-vogel.aspx?rssLink=Jon+VogelDuring its first 24 years in business, New Outlooks Construction (NOC), in Robbinsville, N.J., never did much in the way of marketing, relying almost entirely on the strength of its reputation to generate leads.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/bonus-system-and-incentives/qa-motivating-employees.aspx?rssLink=Cunningham1%3a+Motivating+EmployeesHow do you get employees to commit to a time-frame for completion without extra money or a negative approach?http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/because-it-feels-good.aspx?rssLink=Because+It+Feels+GoodWhen a cash bonus is off the table because the company isn’t meeting its numbers, a “bonus by whimsy” can be a powerful tool for motivating and cheering field staff.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/benefits/revisiting-retirement.aspx?rssLink=Revisiting+RetirementRetirement plans can benefit from some routine checks and maintenance.