The Choice You Shouldn't Force Employees to Make
You want dedicated workers--all business owners do. But workaholics? Here's why you don't want to encourage those. Read more
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6 Ways to Spread the Holiday Spirit
Aside from a holiday party, there are lots of creative, inexpensive ways to bring your "office family" together. Read more
Why You Should Schmooze Like Don Draper
Forget GChat. To really connect with customers, vendors and staff, sometimes you've gotta go old school, whether that means deep sea fishing or ordering ever... Read more
Make Sure to Utilize Good Employees Correctly 
Indigo Triplett, a human resources consultant, recommends you shift your hiring strategy after start-up phase. Watch video
6 Simple Ways to Be a Better Boss
Here are six changes to your management style that will make your employees happier. Read more
How to Know If You've Hired the Wrong Person
JJ Ramberg, the host of MSNBC's Your Business , weeds out bad hires using what she calls the cringe test. Watch video
How to Hire Techies: Silicon Valley Insiders Explain
Veterans of some of the world's hottest start-ups explain how to recruit the best tech talent to your company. Read more
Meet the Top Job Creator in America
Steve Jones, co-CEO of Universal Services of America, turns janitors and security guards into leaders. He's created 17,330 jobs since 2008. Read more
Why Everyone at My Company Has One Job Title
The Nerdery, No. 99 on Inc.'s Hire Power list, rose above tragedy to give every employee a personal stake in success Read more
Tony Hsieh Would Do One Thing Differently (Hire)
Today Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh hires and fires based on whether employees live up to the company's core values, independent of how they do their jobs. But he di... Watch video
Give Prospective Hires a Tryout
Indigo Triplett, a human resources consultant, recommends you don't try to predict how a new hire will turn out. Give her a trial run. Watch video
6 Hiring Secrets From Chobani HR
As Chobani, the Greek-yogurt maker, grows astronomically, so does its workforce. Today, the company has 1,630 employees; in 2008, it had just 50. Here's how. Read more
Want a Great Place to Work? 6 Tools to Make It Happen
From conferencing to networking, use these simple technologies and watch your teams achieve more. Read more
4 Powerful Words Employees Need to Hear
There are lots of ways to make a positive impact on your staff. But the best involves four simple words. Read more
Stop Making Your Employees Work Holidays
Does ever earlier seasonal madness tempt you to keep your doors open during holidays? An MIT professor explains why that's probably a bad idea. Read more
Why I Never Post Job Openings
Instead, I give candidates permission to stalk me. They should find out what I'm up to, track me down, introduce themselves, let me get to know them. It works. Read more
5 Reasons Why You Need a Shrink
The start-up life is lonely and stressful. Without solid emotional support, your new venture might be dead in the water. Read more
Big Data: You Have No Idea How Much It Will Change Your Life
Futurist Juan Enriquez on the mind-blowing changes that Big Data is about to unleash on your business, your health, and life in general. Read more
How Much Poor Performers Cost You
Chances are, you're spending too much time on employees who don't deliver. Here are seven tips to pull yourself out of the time suck. Read more
Surround Yourself With the Best
Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she built a solid crew and the benefits of good people are endless. Watch video
Entrepreneurs to America: Send Us More Geeks
Schools, parents, and pop culture are contributing to a critical shortage of engineers. Here's how to fix it fast. Read more
Why Company Culture Especially Matters During the Holidays
I don't throw an opulent holiday party, but I go out of my way to let my employees know how much I appreciate their work. Read more
Stand Out: Master This Powerful, Oft-Neglected Leadership Skill
You can easily get coached in talking, presenting, and speech-making. What about listening? Read more
Do More Faster: 10 Best Apps & Tools
Five-time entrepreneur Frank Addante lists the digital gems that help him be organized and save time. Read more
How to Criticize Employees: 6 Rules
Sometimes a kick in the butt can be more effective than a pat on the back. Read more
