SENSIBILITIES If you want to be a big company tomorrow, you have to start acting like one today. Thomas Watson Many small to mid-size businesses delay the development of policies and procedures to direct professional growth and other employment behavior. The reason may be the simple notion that as a small tight-knit group, these policies are not necessary or perhaps they cannot afford the professional or legal services required to establish appropriate policies. Success is not a concept that shows up ten years into a business plan; it must be planned for from the beginning. It must be nurtured and developed along the way. Employers should endeavor to hire and retain the best personnel at all times. That type of employment base, in turn, demands appropriate and fair structure. Many companies lose valuable personnel under allegations of unfair or disparate treatment often relating back to poorly crafted employment policies. We have assisted many of our clients with the development and enhancement of employee handbooks and internal policies to promote the growth of their business and employment body. We would be happy to review your policy needs. Please let us know how we might assist you. ARCHIVED SENSIBILITIES “Readjusting is a painful process, but most of us need it at one time or another.”