Worn-out Employees? 5 Ways to Crank Up the Energy
Maintaining employee motivation when expectations are high is extremely challenging. Here are five ways to generate renewed energy in your workplace. Read more
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Recent Human Resources Articles
One Practical Way to Upgrade Company Culture
For one day out of every month, don't focus on planning or executing anything. Focus on this instead. Read more
Steve Jobs's Widow Launches Petition for Immigration Reform
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is pushing hard for the passage of the Dream Act. Here's why it's good for entrepreneurs. Read more
5 Ways Getting Married Helped My Business
In writing his vows to his future wife, this CEO learned he ought to make similar promises to his employees. Read more
Hire Grandma: 5 Ways Older Workers Benefit a Business
Forget Millennials. Older workers stay late, cost less and bring real wisdom to a workforce. Read more
These Days, Recruiters Are Worth the Money
When it comes to sourcing the right interview candidates, I've never been keen to use recruiters. But I recently changed my mind. Read more
'I Don't Know. What Do You Think?'
If you have only one resolution for 2013, make it to say these seven words more often. Read more
How to Start an Employee Onboarding Program
Make your next hire successful with these tips. Read more
5 Key Hiring Lessons From Senate Confirmation Battles
With the Senate set to grill Obama's choice for secretary of defense, lessons from Washington--yes, Washington!--on how to secure the best people. Read more
A New Approach to Annual Performance Reviews
Tired of the traditional annual performance review? Try starting the new year off with this fresh approach. Read more
Why You Should Hire 'Athletes'
We call them athletes, because they can tackle any position. And they're the best type of employees you can hire at a start-up. Here's why. Read more
Hire Autistic People; Here's Why
People with autism are detail-oriented, fastidious, and reliable--and the largest generation is about to graduate high school. Read more
My First Year in Business--The 2 Most Important Lessons 
In his first year as an entrepreneur, hospitality mogul Danny Meyer did not know how to read a profit and loss statement, and other stories. Watch video
How to Find Employees Who Go Beyond
Don't ask candidates if they have integrity, says the founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe. Do this instead. Watch video
What to Do When an Employee Screws Up
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
The perfect team will help you build the business you've always dreamed of. Read more
Let's Expand the Definition of 'Great Salesperson'
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
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
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
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
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
"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)
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
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?
Here's how a human resources expert handled the recent arrest of one of her employees. Read more
