Challenges of Hiring Recent Veterans
Entrepreneurs are happy to hire recent veterans, so why is it so hard? Read more
Benefits/HR
Should Start-Up Founders Make Six Digits?
A question about a co-founder with six-figure salary demands spurs a fascinating discussion of entrepreneur salaries on Quora. Read more
Benefits for Same-Sex Couples? Not Complicated (to Implement)
As a small business owner, I worry about many things when it comes to human resources. Offering benefits to same-sex couples is not one of them. Read more
Is This the World's Worst Boss?
A woman is fired for donating her kidney to her boss. Yes, seriously. Read more
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Recent Benefits/HR Articles
The Hiring Move You Can't Afford to Make
The candidate seems ideal in almost every way... except one. But that one factor is too toxic to ignore. Read more
Think Employment Law Doesn't Apply to You? Think Again
Even small businesses may find themselves subject to employment laws designed to cover big firms. So know the law. Read more
How to Really Praise Employees
Don't just say, 'Nice work!' Psychologist Carole Dweck emphasizes the need to compliment the specific effort employees put in. Read more
Top Reasons Employees Complain About Their Jobs
Infographic: Employees may not be jumping ship, but a big chunk of the workforce is disgruntled. Take a look at why--and what you can do about it. Read more
Super Bowl Monday: How to Deal with Hungover Employees
Sunday's Super Bowl parties often lead to a groggy workforce on Monday. Here's how to make the most of those employees who had too much fun watching the big ... Read more
3 Financial Metrics You Can't Miss
If you're managing a growing business, a few numbers and financial processes matter more than any others. Read more
How to Banish Office Politics
No company is immune from infighting and gossip. How to keep politics from damaging relationships and impacting your bottom line. Read more
8 Ways Happy People Are Different From Everyone Else
Want to be happier? Steal a page from the perennial optimist's playbook. Read more
Use Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to Find (and Vet) New Hires 
On social networks, you can learn what prospective candidates are like long before you meet them, says Dave Kerpen, co-founder of Likeable Media. Watch video
Dries Buytaert: 3 Crazy Ways to Really Motivate Employees
Drupal founder Dries Buytaert explains how he encourages his team to meet hugely ambitious goals. Watch video
