Benefits/HR

How to Find Employees Who Go Beyond

By Scott Gerber | Dec 27, 2012

Don't ask candidates if they have integrity, says the founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe. Do this instead. Watch video

JJ Ramberg: 'Remember Everything You've Done Throughout the Year'

By JJ Ramberg | Dec 27, 2012

Advice on how to wrap up the year from the host of MSNBC's Your Business and co-founder of GoodSearch.com. Watch video

The Gift You Wish You Had Given

By Odysseas Papadimitriou | Dec 26, 2012

Feeling a little spenders' remorse over the present you gave employees this holiday? Next time, try this gift instead. Read more

Want to Please Investors? Put Them Last

By Scott Gerber | Dec 26, 2012

The founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe on why investors come after employees, customers, vendors, and community. Watch video

What to Do When an Employee Screws Up

By Scott Gerber | Dec 24, 2012

The founder of Shake Shake and Union Square Cafe on how "enlightened hospitality" guides his leadership. Watch video

A Start-up Is a Team Sport

By Shazi Visram | Dec 24, 2012

The perfect team will help you build the business you've always dreamed of. Read more

Let's Expand the Definition of 'Great Salesperson'

By Norm Brodsky | Dec 23, 2012

Entrepreneurs gripe that great salespeople are scarce. But the real problem is that most companies' concept of a great salesperson is too narrow. Read more

My 5-Step Plan for Fixing Mistakes

By Scott Gerber | Dec 21, 2012

The founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe on how to make sure mistakes lead to improvement, not recrimination. Watch video

Create a Coveted Internship Program

By Matthew Swyers | Dec 21, 2012

An internship program should be more than just free or low-cost labor. Here's how to make it beneficial for everyone involved. Read more

Set Goals for 2013 You Can Achieve

By Geil Browning | Dec 20, 2012

You have big goals next year. Make sure you set out to achieve them in a way that works for your brain. Read more

6 Reasons Why You Hire the Wrong People

By Jeff Haden | Dec 20, 2012

No business can afford to make hiring mistakes--especially the mistakes that come up again and again. Read more

3 Steps to Turn Around a Failing Company

By Minda Zetlin | Dec 20, 2012

"Turnaround King" Grant Cardone says you may think you know what's ailing your company--but you're almost certainly wrong. Read more

How Dating Someone Hot Helps Your Business (Really)

By John Greathouse | Dec 19, 2012

Entrepreneurs can't be fearful. Exercises to help overcome your fears, from asking out that hot chick (or guy) to bungee jumping. Hey, it's for the business. Read more

The Rockstar Test: 6 Interview Questions to Ask

By Stacey Epstein | Dec 19, 2012

If you're still impressed with a job candidate after posing these questions, you might have a winner. Read more

An Employee Had a Run-In With the Law. Now What?

By Nancy Mobley | Dec 18, 2012

Here's how a human resources expert handled the recent arrest of one of her employees. Read more

Why Obamacare Will Hurt My Business (It's Not What You Think)

By Scott Gerber | Dec 18, 2012

The founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe on why he always provided health care for his staff. Watch video

5 Good Holiday Gifts for Your Employees

By Margaret Heffernan | Dec 17, 2012

Your business is nothing without your people. How will you sufficiently thank them this year? Read more

8 Signs You're a Control Freak

By Shelley Prevost | Dec 17, 2012

You might not know it, but your controlling behaviors are making your employees batty. Here are a few ways to ease up already. Read more

3 Rules to Work By: Slava Rubin

By Young Entrepreneur Council | Dec 14, 2012

The co-founder and CEO of Indiegogo, Slava Rubin, believes every single employee plays a role in the hiring process. Here's his philosophy of talent scouting. Read more