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Recent Hiring for Creativity Articles

9 Things You Should Never Ask Employees to Do

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 22, 2012

Kill the post-work social events -- among other things -- that might be rubbing your staff the wrong way.  Read more


Hiring Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

By Keith Cline |  Feb 21, 2012

Now that you've raised money, how do you build a solid team?  Read more


8 Qualities of Remarkable Employees

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 21, 2012

Forget good to great. Here's what makes a great employee remarkable.  Read more


6 Ways to Ruin a Company Offsite Meeting

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 21, 2012

Still doing trust falls and scavenger hunts? If you want results, here's how not to run a team meeting.  Read more


11 Easy Ways to Make Work Fun

By Jay Steinfeld |  Feb 21, 2012

If your employees aren't having fun, they're probably not performing at their highest level. So ease up already and try one of these tactics.  Read more


Hourly Wages? There’s a Lawsuit for That

By Erik Sherman |  Feb 21, 2012

Chances are, you lack the expertise and tools to navigate the intricate details. Here's how your business might be at risk.  Read more


Where to Snag Hot Start-up Talent?

By Christina DesMarais |  Feb 20, 2012

Silicon Valley and Silicon Alley both have incredible talent, but they’re two very different ponds for fishing.  Read more


The Dos & Don'ts of Managing Independent Contractors

By Susannah Breslin |  Feb 17, 2012

They're a bit like lone wolves--which means they come with different care and feeding instructions than regular employees.  Read more


What If You're Not CEO Material?

By David Cohen |  Feb 15, 2012

It's your company--the product of your own passion and vision. But are you sure you're the right person to lead it?  Read more


10 Things Bosses Never Tell Employees

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 15, 2012

Confessions you wish you could make to your team but can't.  Read more


Don't Underestimate 'Tech Block'

By Mark Peter Davis |  Feb 14, 2012

Make sure your new hires are not only computer literate, but tech-savvy. Here's why.  Read more


8 Nuggets of Wisdom Every Entrepreneur Needs

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 13, 2012

Advice to help you be more confident, manage more effectively, and sell more than you think you can.  Read more


To Hire Well, Throw Away the Job Description

By Paul J. H. Schoemaker |  Feb 10, 2012

The traditional way to hire is to decide what Mr. or Ms. Right is like and then go find the closest match. There's a better way.  Read more


Find Your Company's Native Cannibals

By Donna Wells |  Feb 9, 2012

How (and why) to disrupt your own business before your competitors or upstarts have a chance to.  Read more


How I Find and Hire the World's Best Employees

By Joe Reynolds |  Feb 8, 2012

It's no secret that great people build great companies, so it's baffling that more companies don't treat recruiting as the most important job.  Read more


5 Traits Your Next Freelancer Must Have

By Susannah Breslin |  Feb 7, 2012

Need a good hired gun? Here's what to look for.  Read more


4 Rewards That Are More Powerful Than Money

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 7, 2012

They reinforce positive behaviors, boost motivation, and build employees' self-esteem. Bonus: They won't cost you anything.  Read more


10 Leadership Lessons From a Super Bowl Coach

By Jon Gelberg |  Feb 6, 2012

Moves that every entrepreneur should steal from the Tom Coughlin playbook.  Read more


The 10 Worst Things to Say When You Fire Someone

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 6, 2012

Firing someone is hard -- but getting fired is always harder. Don't make it worse by putting your foot in your mouth.  Read more


8 Things Your Employees Need Most

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 2, 2012

Forget about raises and better benefits. Those are important -- but this is what your staff really wants.  Read more


7 Undeniable Truths of Employee Pay

By Jeff Haden |  Feb 1, 2012

To you, their salaries are just a line item in the budget. To your employees, they're much more.  Read more


3 Things Every CEO Must Do in 2012

By Joe Hyrkin |  Jan 30, 2012

Put these on your list of tasks not to delegate this year.  Read more


If This Isn’t How You Recruit, You’re Doing It Wrong

By Jeff Haden |  Jan 26, 2012

The six steps every business owner must follow to find better talent.  Read more


Why Your Hiring Process Is Fatally Flawed

By Jeff Haden |  Jan 26, 2012

You ask a ton of questions. Your process is exhaustive -- and exhausting. And that might be your problem.  Read more


Are Your Employees Stealing From You?

By John Brandon |  Jan 24, 2012

The average business loses 6 percent of revenue from employee theft. How to make sure it doesn't happen at your company.  Read more