Selfish Mistake That's Hurting Your Team
The exact words you choose when talking about your company may seem insignificant, but they can have a huge effect on employee motivation, says Brad Feld. Read more
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Run a Successful & Productive Remote Team
A pair of successful entrepreneurs argues that remote workers and early-stage companies can mix--assuming you follow a few basic principles. Read more
5 Brilliant People-Management Tools
It's time to bring some of your processes into the 21st century. Check out these apps--all with start-up-friendly prices. Read more
3 Simple Ways to Make People Happy at Work
Learn these strategies to make your employees happy, and extravagantly execute them. You'll create a better business. Read more
My Employees Are Happy. Are Yours? 
Kevin Cleary, COO and president of Clif Bar, says his employees are engaged and happy. They're also driving success. Watch video
'Zombies' Are Costing Your Business
A staffing firm adds up the cost of "zombie hires" and comes up with a number that's nearly as terrifying as the walking dead. Luckily, it also offers three ... Read more
10 Habits of Remarkably Charismatic People
Charisma isn't something you have. It's something you earn. Here's how. Read more
Worst Firing Story. Ever.
Think you have a colorful story about a person who was fired? Try topping this one. Read more
My 'First Day' at Work
You've heard of job-swapping with, say, your receptionist. Been there, done that. I went through my company's employee training and learned even more. Read more
Hire the Best Candidate, the One You Can't Afford
Why you should hire the absolutely best person you can find, and not a whole bunch of average ones. Read more
What Employees Really Think During Performance Reviews
Here's the psychological explanation for why most evaluations don't go the way they should. Read more
Hire Right the First Time: 5 Steps
Spend time up front to nail the right hires, and build a strong, cohesive team. Read more
Make Your Team More Innovative, Instantly
All you need is 10 minutes--and some very thick skin. Read more
Motivate Employees: 4 Techniques to Try
Effective leadership approaches from Rahm Emanuel, the mayor of Chicago. Read more
Red Hat CEO: How Great Leaders Inspire Followers
After a while, even charisma and eloquence fade. What do you do then? Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst explains. Read more
Face It: It's Time to Hire an Assistant
Sure, hiring your first employee seems like more bother than it's worth. Here's how to make it well worth your time and money. Read more
Where Entrepreneurs Teach & Students Learn Skills
General Assembly, a combination classroom and start-up co-working space, teaches technology, design, and business skills. Instructors have included founders ... Read more
Flat-Out Rejection: Caliper's Hard Early Months
Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to help employers see workers for who they really are. But four months after founding HR consu... Watch video
How I Fixed the Job Interview
Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to let employers see workers for who they really are. Read more
One Thing Your Performance Reviews Are Missing
You might be measuring your employees against every metric under the sun... but here's one you're probably forgetting. Read more
Free Yourself From Your Desk
Get creative, productive, and happy: Throw on your sneakers and head outside. (Pssst: You'll actually work harder!) Read more
Best Employees Have More Passion, Less Experience
Zumba Fitness co-founder Alberto "Beto" Perez talks about why he prefers to employ people with a love for Zumba instead of those experienced as fitness train... Watch video
This Is the Kind of Leadership Start-ups Need
Good entrepreneurs decide early on how they're going to manage their companies. Great ones manage them like this. Read more
How to Fight Fair
Disagreement is a part of everyday business operations. But it takes strong communications skills to move toward a consensus. Read more
How to Manage Clever People
Artists, designers, and programmers are different, difficult, and--depending on your strategy--delightful. Read more
What Your Brain Has to Do With Your Brand
Tell your employees and customers about how you think and behave, your innate genetic strengths and preferences, and you'll see your brand loyalty grow. Read more
6 Unexpected Ways to Make Someone's Day
If you really want to brighten someone's day, do the unexpected. The effect could last a lifetime. Read more
Leader in Motion: How Choreographer Bill T. Jones Collaborates
Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones has led his dance company for 30 years. Watch how he works. Watch video
This Company Discloses All Employees' Salaries
Boulder, Colorado-based Namasté Solar takes an unusual, full disclosure approach to compensation. Read more
Build an Intern Program
Tips from Lauren Berger, CEO of InternQueen, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Coach Your Employees to Succeed: A 4-Step Primer
Feedback is critical to coaching. But it won't go far unless you set clear expectations for your employees. Here's how. Read more
Leading Teams: Find the Right Balance Between Hands-on and Hands-off
You want to encourage flexibility and accomplishment. Here's how. Read more
Fire an Employee Nicely. Here's How.
No boss should enjoy losing an employee. But you can help smooth out the exit. Read more
Want Happier Employees? Get Rid of the Bosses
Managers, VPs, executives... they all need to go. Here's how one company reorganized itself for maximum employee satisfaction. Read more
Metrics Are More Motivating Than Bonuses
A founder and CEO explains why he thinks a well run metrics program beats cash bonuses for motivating employees. Read more
