Should You Hire or Outsource HR?
As your business grows, you face a slew of employee compliance and legal issues. So what's the right time to bring HR on board? Read story
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Why I Love Mondays--and Maybe You Should, Too
If you approach Monday from the right perspective, it can be your favorite day of the week. Read story
What If Your 16 Employees Resided in 7 Countries?
Going global isn't only for big players. How a far-flung workforce can benefit small businesses. Read story
A Wellness Initiative That is Actually Fun
Let your employees race each other around the world and get them healthier at the same time. Read story
Try Acting More Like a Kindergartner
What you gain when you stop taking everything so seriously and giggle a bit. Read story
Do You Have to Offer Everyone Identical Benefits?
Everything doesn't need to be equal, but it does need to be fair. Read story
5 Signs Your Pay and Promotions Policies are Stupid
From seniority to raises, just because everyone else has these stupid policies doesn't mean you should. Read story
Wellness Programs that Work for Small Businesses
A healthy workforce is a hard-working work force. Here are some practical programs that have worked for other businesses. Read story
Why You Shouldn't Try To Match Yahoo's Fabulous New Maternity Leave Policy
You probably can't offer 16 weeks of paid leave. Here's what you can do. Read story
Are You Punishing Perfectly Good Job Candidates?
Sure, you can find out what your candidate was like five years ago. But maybe you shouldn't care. Read story
The 1 Podcast You Should be Listening To
If you have 20 minutes a week to help your business, The Boss Show is where you should turn. Read story
Will You Leave Your Comfort Zone? Ask Yourself This Question
Many new business owners rely on past experience to make decisions. How to break that pattern. Read story
Why You Need to Get Rid of Employee Probationary Periods
Did you know that you might unwittingly be making a contract with your employee? Read story
It's Earth Day. Yawn
Maybe the best thing you can do for the earth is to send everyone home--to work. Read story
Helping Your Employees in a Time of Crisis
When tragedy strikes, looking out for your employees is not only the right thing to do, but the right thing for your business. Read story
Who Works the Least? (Hint: It's Not Who You'd Expect)
Women from top schools should be the shining stars in the workforce--but only if they stay in the workforce. Read story
One Thing You Must Do If You Want Your Business to Grow
Recognizing success sometimes means you have to admit that you are wrong. Read story
5 Reasons You Need to Be the Morality Police
You don't want to end up with a lawsuit or worse. Make your policies before there's a problem. Read story
Your Employees' Financial Problems Are Your Problems
If you want your business to run smoothly, consider how you can unobtrusively help your employees with their finances. Read story
The Employment Law You Are Probably Breaking
How you pay your employees is governed by federal law. Violating it is easy, so be careful. Read story
Are You Paying Your Employees Too Much?
The last thing you want to do is pay mediocre employees star-level salaries. Read story
What Your Employees Are Doing When You Think They're Working
It's Friday afternoon. Are your employees actually working? Should you care? Read story
Another Social Media Disaster: Should You Fire Someone for an Off-Color Joke?
What happens when an employee makes a conflict public? Read story
10 Perks Your Small Business Can Afford
Perks that make your employees happy don't have to cost an arm and a leg--really. Read story
5 Reasons Turnover Should Scare You
Not worried about losing your best employees? You should be. Read story
Why I Don't Fire the Jerks
A plan of attack when the only job candidates you can find are jerks. Read story
7 Things Your Employees Think About You (But Would Never Say)
Have you stopped to consider that your employees may talk about you the way you used to talk about your boss? Read story
Want Smarter Employees? Quiz Them
The act of taking a test actually helps you learn. It's one more tool to help your employees be the best they can be. Read story
Can Body Odor Fall Under Religious Protection?
An employee's habits may be odious to you, but be careful before taking disciplinary action--they may be protected by law. Read story
5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring Contractors
If you're using contractors because they are cheaper than employees, you may be in big trouble. Read story
It's Time to Fire the Jerks
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your staff as a whole is to fire the jerks. Read story
5 Ways to Know if You Should Allow Telecommuting
Depending who you ask, telecommuting is the wave of the future or a drag on innovation. How do you know if it's right for your business? Read story
Survey Says: Start a Business, It Might Improve Your Sex Life
Some of the perks of owning a small business? More freedom, better sleep and more sex. Read story
How to Let Go an Unstable Employee
One of the very hardest things you'll ever do as a business owner is terminate an employee. You need to think about all of these things. Read story
Want Happier Employees? Feed Them
Sometimes making your employees happy can be as simple as arranging for bagels in the morning or sandwiches at lunch. Read story
Get Real: Working From Home Does Not Destroy Productivity
Yahoo's new policy requiring everyone to be in the office is an example of bad and backwards management thinking. Read story
College Degree Required. But Why?
A bachelor's degree is now required for jobs that used to be held by high school grads. Could this actually hurt your business? Read story
8 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns
Sure, it's nice to help a college kid, but interns can also help your business. Think about it. Read story
Should I Make a Counter Offer?
When good workers quit, counter offers are tempting. Why it's time to let go and move on. Read story
Want Higher Productivity? Stop Treating Employees Like Children
Monitoring every minute of your employees' day may make you feel better, but it keeps them from doing their best work. Read story
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