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Try these simple tweaks to your workday to help you get and stay healthy. Read more
Rewrite That Boring Job Description
Want to attract the A-players to work for your business? Here's what needs to be in the job description. Read more
The Truth About the Office Wallflower
He never speaks up in group meetings and cringes when invited to after-work happy hours. What's the problem? Maybe it's you. Read more
Help Your Employees Get More Done
If you want happy employees, then help them do their jobs faster and better. Here's how. Read more
Obamacare Case Study: Bring It On. We're Ready
Tusar Barik, co-founder of Maiden Media Group, says he's excited his company now has more choices under the Affordable Care Act. Read more
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 more
The Incentives That Motivate Best Are...
...Noncash, tangible, and specific. Learn how to bring the best out of your employees. Read more
The Stuff Strong Relationships Are Made Of
The best way to get help is to give it. But there's one other step that's just as crucial to building strong working relationships. Read more
Why I Feel Sorry for Marissa Mayer's Baby
What sort of message is the Yahoo CEO sending to her employees -- and to the future workforce? Read more
6 Ways Obama's Affordable Care Act is Good for Your Business
One health care entrepreneur espouses the legislation's virtues, even if it means more government involvement in business. Read more
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 more
Obamacare Case Study: This Manufacturer Cries Foul
Steven Elliot, owner of Oren Elliot Products, says when it comes to the new rules of Obamacare, his company will see higher costs. Read more
Why It's Wise to Hire People Smarter Than You
For one thing, it's the answer to your micromanagement problem. Read more
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 more
The Case for More Office Parties
Take a day each month to show your employees the appreciation they deserve. Read more
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Start-ups need a particular type of employee. Here's what you should be looking for. Read more
Avoid Getting Stung by the Affordable Care Act
Yes, your health-care-benefits costs are going to go up. But if you play your cards right, you may have more flexibility than you think. Read more
4 Employee 'Motivators' That Can Backfire
Most of the people who work for you wouldn't dare admit that these incentives don't work nearly as well as you think they do. Read more
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Here are ten traits that any great employer should recognize and reward instantly. Read more
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 more
Obamacare Case Study: Bracing for Higher Health Care Bills
Bill Peppler, managing partner at Orlando-based Kavaliro Staffing, says his company may have to tighten their belts. Read more
How to Tell if the Sequester Will Affect You
The sequester won't hit everyone--but some of you will be hit hard. See if you answer "yes" to any of these six questions. Read more
4 Strategies for the Coming of Obamacare
Obamacare will soon be the law of the land. What's your strategy? (You do have one, right?) Read more
3 Leadership Lessons From the Pope's Exit
Pope Benedict XVI will abdicate his post late tomorrow night. Scandals aside, what can you learn from the way the church is handling his departure? Read more
An Obamacare Glossary: Everything You Need to Know
Brush up on the lexicon of one of the nation's most talked about topics. Read more
How to Flunk a Job Interview
These common mistakes will ruin your chances of getting just about any job. Read more
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 more
The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2013
Fast-growing start-ups are waging a war for top talent. But among even the most difficult positions to slot, a few emerge as the most challenging of all. Read more
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Telecommuting, handled properly, creates more effective, harder-working, employees. Eventually, Marissa Mayer will figure that out. Read more
4 Steps to Actually Feeling Happier
There are a lot of myths surrounding the state of mind known as "happiness." Here's how you can break them down and start on your own path. Read more
Brian Halligan: 5 Ways to Build Trust Fast
Today faith only goes so far. Earning trust is the sure path to success. Brian Halligan, CEO Of HubSpot, shares five tips for building trust fast. Read more
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 more
3 Out of 4 Hires Fail: How to Beat the Odds
Bad hires suck up time, energy, and money. How to avoid them. Read more
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 more
