A Tale of Horror From the Hiring Desk
Who knows what terror lurks out there in the land of potential hires. Follow our CEO heroine as she learns valuable hiring lessons in this 2-part Halloween t... Read more
Recruiting & Hiring Employees
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6 Reasons Layoffs Are Really Dumb
It seems like smart just-in-time staffing: You hire for big projects and then let people go when they wrap up. But here's why it hurts more than it helps. Read more
Pay Employees What They Ask for. Here's Why
Want productive, efficient, and committed employees? Take money off the table and you'll see what they're really made of. Read more
Don't Hire the Best Person for the Job
According to one expert's counter-intuitive advice, here's who you should hire instead. Read more
Do Your Employees Skip Vacation? Don't Let Them
Most employees don't take the vacation time they're given. That's bad for them--and bad for your business. Read more
Hire Faster: 4 Tips
Sure, we're all supposed to hire slow and fire fast. But hiring can become a real time suck. Here's how to cut out the waste. Read more
How to Micromanage Less Yet Strengthen Financial Performance 
The secret, says Clif Bar President Kevin Cleary, is to hire people who are connected and committed to your company mission. Watch video
6 Tips for Mastering Your New LinkedIn Profile
Notice anything different on your LinkedIn profile page? It's not your imagination--and it needs your attention. Here's what you need to know. Read more
How to Win the War for Talent
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on what needs to be done to deepen the talent pool for start-ups Watch video
Small Business Optimism Dropped Sharply Last Month
Small business owners say the Presidential election is weighing heavily on their minds, according to a SurePayroll survey. Read more
Why You Don't Want Your Next Hire to Be a Rock Star
You don't need someone just like you for every open position. Here's why you should recruit solid day-to-day operators instead. Read more
Recruiting Star Talent? Do This First
When it comes to top hires, the questions people ask tell you far more than the answers they give. Read more
How to Choose the Right Vendors
Partnership advice from Nick Friedman, co-founder and president of College Hunks Moving, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Weed Out the Wrong Hires Fast: 7 Interview Questions
It's tough to find the right employees. It all starts with asking the right interview questions. Read more
Dos and Don'ts of Working With Tech Talent
The CEO of a site that matches business owners with tech talent shares his tips on working well with with talented engineers and coders. Read more
10-Step Roadmap for Simple Hiring
Think it's time to hire? Don't do it! (Not until you're well prepared with this checklist.) Read more
Hiring Millennials? Here's What You Need to Know
Sometimes millennials are the best candidates for the job. Here's how to find and hire the right ones. Read more
How to Make Room for People
Hanging on to your great hires is just as important as getting them onboard in the first place. Here's how. Read more
How Russell Simmons Spots Talent
Russell Simmons talks about what distinguishes great employes and how he balances work and family life. Watch video
5 Personalities Your Company Needs
It's natural to hire like-minded people. But by doing so, you might be missing crucial ingredients for your company's success. Read more
The Real Reason to Check References
People who seem perfectly stable on paper or even in an interview might not act that way on the job. A reference check--done properly--can help. Read more
How to Find the Best Employees
A lot of qualified candidates are looking for jobs these days. Here's how to quickly weed out those who don't--and won't--fit what you need. Read more
How to Make Smart Hires, Even if You're CEO
CEOs are generally the worst people to do their company's hiring. But most entrepreneurs want to do this themselves. Here's how. Read more
9 Secrets of Highly Successful Hiring
I've hired hundreds of people, and fired a few too. Here are the best recruiting insights I've gleaned the hard way. Read more
3 Rules for Hiring an Independent Contractor
Avoid getting burned by an independent contractor by building these contingencies into your contract. Read more
