Recruiting & Hiring Employees

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Report: Small Business Hiring Increases in July

By Courtney Rubin | Aug 2, 2011

"July's small business data cheers me up," says an economist. Read more

10 Tips on Hiring for Creativity

By Tim Donnelly | Jul 29, 2011

Creativity is the root of innovation. But how can you find the right kind of inspired individual to bring into your office? We asked some of the country's be... Read more

3 Traps to Avoid When Hiring a Salesperson

By John Warrillow | Jun 16, 2011

Don't let your new sales rep call on just any prospect. Be strategic with your game plan. Read more

Sonoma Partners

By Drew Gannon | May 23, 2011

This consulting firm is serious about flexibility, allowing employees to work from home up to three days a week. Read more

How to Hire an Assistant

By Jason Fried | May 18, 2013

For the first time in 11 years, I needed an assistant. But was I really ready to let go? Read more

7 Unconventional Ways to Hire the Best Tech Talent

By Christine Lagorio | May 2, 2011

Do you ever feel like all the great programmers already have jobs? That's because they do. We've asked experts how they snag the best engineers—in the toug... View slideshow

7 Tips for Hiring Older Workers

By Kay McFadden | Apr 29, 2011

Call them senior citizens, retirees, or simply older workers: Hiring employees from this fast-growing group can be a smart way to bring expertise to a busine... Read more

Behind the Quiet Success of the Video Game Industry

By Dave Smith | Apr 28, 2011

The video game industry is quietly putting up revenue numbers that rival the movie and music industries. Author Harold Goldberg shares what other industries ... Read more

Best Industries to Start and Grow a Business in 2011

Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37317,'river',10,'image','http://www.inc.com/best-industries-2011/ideas-for-launching-a-startup-main.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/best-industries-2011/ideas-for-launching-a-startup-main.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/audi-2012-Detroit-show-bkt_8294.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37317,'river',10,'headline','http://www.inc.com/best-industries-2011/ideas-for-launching-a-startup-main.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/best-industries-2011/ideas-for-launching-a-startup-main.html">Best Industries for Starting a Business, 2011</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/christine-lagorio">Christine Lagorio</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Apr 11, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">Have an itch to start something? Look to barber shops, online dating, public relations, and--surprise--the auto industry.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37317,'river',10,'more','http://www.inc.com/best-industries-2011/ideas-for-launching-a-startup-main.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/best-industries-2011/ideas-for-launching-a-startup-main.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37199,'river',11,'image','http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/data-bank-crunching-the-numbers.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/data-bank-crunching-the-numbers.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/launch-24-numbers-chart-bkt_7898.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37199,'river',11,'headline','http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/data-bank-crunching-the-numbers.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/data-bank-crunching-the-numbers.html">Crunching the Numbers</a></h3> <div class="byline"> Compiled by John Kador |  <span class="pubdate">May 18, 2013</span> </div> <p class="summary"> Inc. looks at hiring trends, the cost of ink, and sales of trucks and cargo vans.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37199,'river',11,'more','http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/data-bank-crunching-the-numbers.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/data-bank-crunching-the-numbers.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37231,'river',12,'image','http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/4-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/4-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/four-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype-bkt_8103.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37231,'river',12,'headline','http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/4-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/4-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype.html">4 Tips for Conducting a Job Interview Using Skype</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/gabrielle-m-blue">Gabrielle M. Blue</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Mar 31, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">Facilitating a job interview via Skype is a process best learned and mastered ahead of time. These four tips will help you brush up your skills.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37231,'river',12,'more','http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/4-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/4-tips-for-conducting-a-job-interview-using-skype.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <div class="articletext "> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37244,'river',13,'headline','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-danger-of-experience.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-danger-of-experience.html">The Danger of Experience</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/michael-alter">Michael Alter</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Mar 28, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary"> In my last blog post , I made the ...  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37244,'river',13,'more','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-danger-of-experience.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-danger-of-experience.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37141,'river',14,'image','http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire-bkt_7870.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37141,'river',14,'headline','http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire.html">7 Tips for Using Personality Tests to Hire</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/kay-mcfadden">Kay McFadden</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Mar 21, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">Personality testing can be very useful for small businesses, where the impact of hiring the wrong worker has a disproportionate effect.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37141,'river',14,'more','http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-using-personlity-tests-to-hire.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <div class="articletext "> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37058,'river',15,'headline','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-value-of-hiring-experience.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-value-of-hiring-experience.html">The Value of Hiring Experience</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/michael-alter">Michael Alter</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Mar 11, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">More often than not, choosing a candidate with less experience is a detriment, not an advantage, to your business.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',37058,'river',15,'more','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-value-of-hiring-experience.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-value-of-hiring-experience.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36945,'river',16,'image','http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2011/genjuice-media.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2011/genjuice-media.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/genjuice-2-bkt_7536.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36945,'river',16,'headline','http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2011/genjuice-media.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2011/genjuice-media.html">MTV for the Overachiever Generation?</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/christine-lagorio">Christine Lagorio</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Mar 1, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">Arielle Scott, a former Jessica Mah collaborator, is on a mission to empower young adults to innovate—and she’s building a media empire to do so.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36945,'river',16,'more','http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2011/genjuice-media.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2011/genjuice-media.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <div class="articletext "> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36983,'river',17,'headline','http://www.inc.com/guides/201102/7-tips-for-hiring-as-the-recession-winds-down.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201102/7-tips-for-hiring-as-the-recession-winds-down.html">7 Tips for Hiring as the Recession Winds Down</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/kay-mcfadden">Kay McFadden</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Feb 25, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">If you have been running lean on employees, now is the time to hire, and this guide explains why.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36983,'river',17,'more','http://www.inc.com/guides/201102/7-tips-for-hiring-as-the-recession-winds-down.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201102/7-tips-for-hiring-as-the-recession-winds-down.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <div class="articletext "> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36815,'river',18,'headline','http://www.inc.com/clarissa-cruz/what-makes-a-great-restaurant-host.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/clarissa-cruz/what-makes-a-great-restaurant-host.html">What Makes a Great Restaurant Host</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/clarissa-cruz">Clarissa Cruz</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Feb 16, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">Front-of-house hiring tips from Marea's Michael White, Comme Ca's David Myers, and Blue Ribbons' Eric and Bruce Bromberg.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36815,'river',18,'more','http://www.inc.com/clarissa-cruz/what-makes-a-great-restaurant-host.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/clarissa-cruz/what-makes-a-great-restaurant-host.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <div class="articletext "> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36746,'river',19,'headline','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/going-mobile-is-your-office-ready.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/going-mobile-is-your-office-ready.html">Going Mobile: Is Your Office Ready?</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/michael-alter">Michael Alter</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Feb 3, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary"> As the president of an online Software-as-a-Service company, I have been touting the advantages of choosing online services for a long time. In this econo...  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36746,'river',19,'more','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/going-mobile-is-your-office-ready.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/going-mobile-is-your-office-ready.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36650,'river',20,'image','http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/damning-with-praise.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/damning-with-praise.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/launch-28-reccomendations-bkt_6987.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36650,'river',20,'headline','http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/damning-with-praise.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/damning-with-praise.html">Damning With Praise</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/april-joyner">April Joyner</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Feb 1, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">Note to women: Beware of the glowing letter of recommendation because even the most upbeat reference could work against you.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36650,'river',20,'more','http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/damning-with-praise.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/damning-with-praise.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36718,'river',21,'image','http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/how-to-poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/how-to-poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor-bkt_7132.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36718,'river',21,'headline','http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/how-to-poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/how-to-poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor.html"> How to Poach an Employee from a Competitor</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/hilary-johnson">Hilary Johnson</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Jan 31, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">It’s natural to look at a rival’s staff and wonder who could help your business. Here’s how to lure a star employee to work for you.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36718,'river',21,'more','http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/how-to-poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/how-to-poach-an-employee-from-a-competitor.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <div class="articletext "> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36624,'river',22,'headline','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-importance-of-hiring-right-.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-importance-of-hiring-right-.html">The Importance of Hiring Right</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/michael-alter">Michael Alter</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Jan 21, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary"> Hiring is a tough business. It takes patience, proper screeni...  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36624,'river',22,'more','http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-importance-of-hiring-right-.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/michael-alter/the-importance-of-hiring-right-.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36477,'river',23,'image','http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/connect-with-angel-investors-venture-capitalists-for-your-start-up.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/connect-with-angel-investors-venture-capitalists-for-your-start-up.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/become-a-talent-magnet-bkt_6905.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36477,'river',23,'headline','http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/connect-with-angel-investors-venture-capitalists-for-your-start-up.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/connect-with-angel-investors-venture-capitalists-for-your-start-up.html">How to Become a Talent Magnet</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/john-warrillow">John Warrillow</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Jan 19, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">You know the feeling: sometimes you just “click” with a person. Here author Ori Brafman tells you why you get that sensation–and how to create it with ...  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36477,'river',23,'more','http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/connect-with-angel-investors-venture-capitalists-for-your-start-up.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/201101/connect-with-angel-investors-venture-capitalists-for-your-start-up.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36502,'river',24,'image','http://www.inc.com/ss/employee-first-90-days');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/ss/employee-first-90-days"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/01-managing-the-first-90-days-ss_bucket_6797.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36502,'river',24,'headline','http://www.inc.com/ss/employee-first-90-days');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/ss/employee-first-90-days">Tips for Making an Employee’s First 90 Days Successful</a></h3> <div class="byline"> <span class="pubdate">Jan 17, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">A good first impression and an organized orientation plan will make the transition for your new employee smooth, informative, and maybe even fun.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36502,'river',24,'more','http://www.inc.com/ss/employee-first-90-days');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/ss/employee-first-90-days">View slideshow</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36536,'river',25,'image','http://www.inc.com/new-employee-tool-kit-2011/index.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/new-employee-tool-kit-2011/index.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/new-hire-tool-kit-bkt_6843.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36536,'river',25,'headline','http://www.inc.com/new-employee-tool-kit-2011/index.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/new-employee-tool-kit-2011/index.html">Business Owner's 2011 Hiring Tool Kit</a></h3> <div class="byline"> </div> <p class="summary"> ...  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36536,'river',25,'more','http://www.inc.com/new-employee-tool-kit-2011/index.html');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/new-employee-tool-kit-2011/index.html">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36437,'river',26,'image','http://www.inc.com/ss/best-and-worst-interview-questions');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/ss/best-and-worst-interview-questions"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/Interview1_bucket_6661.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36437,'river',26,'headline','http://www.inc.com/ss/best-and-worst-interview-questions');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/ss/best-and-worst-interview-questions">The Best and Worst Interview Questions</a></h3> <div class="byline"> <span class="pubdate">Jan 5, 2011</span> </div> <p class="summary">There is a thin line between the questions you should and should not ask when interviewing a potential new hire. We help you to ask the right questions.  <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36437,'river',26,'more','http://www.inc.com/ss/best-and-worst-interview-questions');return false;" class="readmore" href="http://www.inc.com/ss/best-and-worst-interview-questions">View slideshow</a></p> </div> <div class="clearme"></div> </div> <div class="articledrop"> <a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36418,'river',27,'image','http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/12/how-to-run-a-credit-check.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/12/how-to-run-a-credit-check.html"><img src="http://www.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/100x100/running-a-credit-check-bkt_6634.jpg" class="bigthumb"></a> <div class="articletext bigthumbed"> <h3><a onclick="javascript:intentionintercept('channel',176,'article',36418,'river',27,'headline','http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/12/how-to-run-a-credit-check.html');return false;" href="http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/12/how-to-run-a-credit-check.html">How to Run a Credit Check</a></h3> <div class="byline"> By <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/tim-donnelly">Tim Donnelly</a> |  <span class="pubdate">Dec 30, 2010</span> </div> <p class="summary">Want to check the financial stability of a potential hire, tenant, or client? 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