Human Resources


Recent Human Resources Articles

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

The Wrath of a Great Leader

How Martin Luther King, Jr. wrestled with anger and what you can learn from his example.  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

Filling That Social Media Job: 7 Ways to Get It Wrong

Hiring someone to manage your company's social media? Don't make the same mistakes everyone else is making.  Read more

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

5 Good Holiday Gifts for Your Employees

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

8 Signs You're a Control Freak

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

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

How the Founder of Drupal Hires Engineers 

Dries Buytaert, the founder of Drupal, says one interview question is more important than any other.  Watch video

Advice From a Prominent Start-Up CEO: Try to Fail

Encourage failure, says serial entrepreneur Kim Kovacs. That's how you succeed.  Read more

The Best Promotion Is Never Self Promotion

Once you've been in the spotlight, it's really hard to step back into the shadows--but you should.  Read more

The Right Way to Hire 'Adult Supervision'

This venture capitalist advises founders on how to approach hiring "old people"--a.k.a. experienced executives--for their start-ups.  Read more

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

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