How to Hire People You Can't Afford
Need a CFO, marketing pro, or software engineer you can't afford? These companies let you hire almost anyone part-time, and take care of the taxes and paperw... Read more
Perks and Additional Employee Benefits
Recent Perks and Additional Employee Benefits Articles
11 Easy Ways to Make Work Fun
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
Your Perks Aren't Motivating Your Employees
Frustrated that your office fussball table or employee wellness program doesn't seem to be motivating your team? Here's why your perks are ineffective. Read more
4 Top Myths About Start-up Pay
I've been collecting data about startups and compensation since 2001. Here's what entrepreneurs think they know about startup pay--and what actually happens. Read more
Why Women Want to be Entrepreneurs
Like Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, women are driven to do business better and more flexibly, and make work better for everyone. Read more
4 Rewards That Are More Powerful Than Money
They reinforce positive behaviors, boost motivation, and build employees' self-esteem. Bonus: They won't cost you anything. Read more
The Philosophical Quandary of Work-Life Balance
Experts of all stripes offer tips on how to rethink the work-life juggle and escape stress. Here's why doing so is nearly impossible. Read more
Don't Let Employee Feedback Depress You
How to make the most of negative suggestions your staffers make, and improve your company. Read more
Why We Give Unlimited Vacation Time
How will your employees react to unlimited vacation time? Depends on how you answer these three questions. Read more
File Those W-2s and 1099s and Keep the IRS off Your Back
It's time to ship out those W-2s and 1099s again. Yes, it feels like a waste of time and money, but pay attention: The IRS takes this very, very seriously. Read more
How to Motivate Your Staff; Forget Money 
Self-made real-estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, founder of the Corcoran Group and personality on ABC's Shark Tank , talks about how she got her employe... Watch video
4 Tricks To Build Customer Relationships
How host dinners and white knuckles add up to big business wins, just like a football game. Read more
Fix Your HR Mess: 5 Start-up Solutions
Admit it: Your human resources department leaves something to be desired. These five start-ups can help you find the best new hires, manage your expenses, an... View slideshow
Do You Need a Coach? Look To Your Staff
A good coach is someone who sees you in action day in and day out and is highly motivated to help you improve. Who does that sound like? Read more
Do You Have the Personality of an Entrepreneur?
What sort of person chooses this risky life? For me, all it took was some innate orneriness and burning desire for vengeance. Read more
The Case for a Four-Day Work Week
You can cut your work week by a day while boosting company morale exponentially. Here are 6 good reasons to try it. Read more
Your Team Needs a Workout ... Now
A healthy, fit workforce can yield better teamwork, smarter decisions, & higher productivity. Use these ideas to take the first step. Read more
Use Improv to Brainstorm Effectively
At Kohort, we take a cue from theater and comedy to generate new ideas--and enhance morale. Read more
The Case Against Burning the Midnight Oil
Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Read more
Give Your Employees Unlimited Vacation Days
Will it improve company culture? Sure. But can giving workers all the time off they want also increase their productivity? Read more
Don't Hold Your Company Hostage
It's crucial that the fate of your business does not rest in the hands of one person--not even yours. Read more
87,000 Ways To Save American Airlines
A plea to CEO Tom Horton to turn American Airlines employees into believers, proselytizers, and champions--and fix up the airline's finances in the process. Read more
6 Perks That Do More Harm Than Good
Before you offer your MVP that VIP parking space, check why rewarding with a perk can often have the opposite effect. Read more
This Holiday Season, Rethink the Cash Bonus
Every end-of-year gesture says something different. Last year, I chose to give a gift that honors the craft of tool building. Read more
How Tasty Catering Became an Illinois Incubator
On the verge of losing the business, CEO Tom Walter looked to young employees to turn his business around, and then helped them fund their own. Read more
Tastefully Simple
Wellness in body and spirit are the keys to happy employment at this gourmet food provider's headquarters. Read more
The FruitGuys
This food deliverer's commitment to healthy snacks starts with its employees, who receive free produce each week. Read more
Man's Best Co-Worker
Dog-friendly work environments are one new trend making companies friendlier, more collaborative, and ultimately more productive. Read more
8 Ways to Promote Wellness in the Workplace
It's a new year and kick starting your wellness program is a way to help your employees achieve one of their new years resolutions—to be healthier. Read more
5 Atypical Employee Benefit Offerings
Go outside the benefit offering checkbox and reap the result of top performers who are easier to attract and stay longer. Read more
How to Choose a Holiday Gift for Your Staff
Deciding what to give and how much to spend on holiday gifts is not always easy, especially is a down economy. Here are some tips on how to keep staff gifts ... Read more
What to Consider When Giving a Holiday Bonus
Holiday bonuses can go a long way to making employees happy, but this year's cash or gift will set the stage for next year's. Here's what to consider when ch... Read more
How to Hang on to Top Talent
A new survey says a third of companies will consider raises, while others may offer flexible working hours or bonuses. Read more
How to Implement a Continuing Education Program
Investing in your employees through a continuing education program shows that you value their contributions and want to see them succeed. Read more
7 Ways to Socialize With Your Employees (and Not Get in Trouble)
Whether you need to foster teamwork, get a major project underway, or just show your team a fun time, there's a wholesome - but not utterly nerdy - way. Read more
