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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