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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