Hacker Alert: When You Know It's Time to Hire Employees 
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Hacker Alert: When You Know It's Time to Hire Employees
3 Ways to Find Better New Employees
The CEO of a start-up that aims to help companies leverage referrals offers advice to help you recruit more effectively. Read more
3 Hurdles to Getting the Small Business Economy Running
We need Olympic-style excitement to get the small business economy off and running again. Here's what else. Read more
Let Your Employees Know It's OK to Leave
Want to grow your business? Map out as clear-cut a strategy for employee exits as employee hires. Here's how. Read more
Forget Interviews; Hire Anyone
Interviews are a poor indicator of success. Why not abandon this expensive, old-fashioned practice and just hire the next person who walks in the door? Read more
3 Ways Hunger Drives Success
Is your team hungry enough to help you build and grow your business? Here are three areas where no one should ever be satisfied with the status quo. Read more
Harness the Power of 'Uncommon' Sense
Entrepreneurs, you possess unique traits that make you unusual. Here's how to relate to--and better manage--your employees. Read more
How Much to Pay Remarkable Employees
When you've found someone who's truly outstanding, the normal pay rules shouldn't apply. Read more
5 Shrewd Ways to Attract Top Talent
You need to stand out as you recruit your start-up team. Here's how. Read more
Start-up Founders: Anatomy of a Good Team
Dan Ratner, co-founder of Sittercity, talks about the individual strengths he and co-founder Genevieve Thiers bring to their business. Watch video
Unemployment: Don't Blame Small Business
One author suggests companies should do more employee training. But competition is too fierce to give away at-bats to inexperienced hitters. Read more
One Thing Employees Need (But Rarely Get)
Pay, benefits, training, opportunities: All important. But this is more important. Read more
When Not to Let the Freak Flag Fly
Personal expression shouldn't trump an employer's brand expression. Do your employees know the ground rules? Read more
5 Brilliant People-Management Tools
It's time to bring some of your processes into the 21st century. Check out these apps--all with start-up-friendly prices. Read more
My Employees Are Happy. Are Yours?
Kevin Cleary, COO and president of Clif Bar, says his employees are engaged and happy. They're also driving success. Watch video
'Zombies' Are Costing Your Business
A staffing firm adds up the cost of "zombie hires" and comes up with a number that's nearly as terrifying as the walking dead. Luckily, it also offers three ... Read more
My 'First Day' at Work
You've heard of job-swapping with, say, your receptionist. Been there, done that. I went through my company's employee training and learned even more. Read more
Hire the Best Candidate, the One You Can't Afford
Why you should hire the absolutely best person you can find, and not a whole bunch of average ones. Read more
Hire Right the First Time: 5 Steps
Spend time up front to nail the right hires, and build a strong, cohesive team. Read more
Where Entrepreneurs Teach & Students Learn Skills
General Assembly, a combination classroom and start-up co-working space, teaches technology, design, and business skills. Instructors have included founders ... Read more
Flat-Out Rejection: Caliper's Hard Early Months
Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to help employers see workers for who they really are. But four months after founding HR consu... Watch video
Best Employees Have More Passion, Less Experience
Zumba Fitness co-founder Alberto "Beto" Perez talks about why he prefers to employ people with a love for Zumba instead of those experienced as fitness train... Watch video
How to Manage Clever People
Artists, designers, and programmers are different, difficult, and--depending on your strategy--delightful. Read more
Build an Intern Program
Tips from Lauren Berger, CEO of InternQueen, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Want Happier Employees? Get Rid of the Bosses
Managers, VPs, executives... they all need to go. Here's how one company reorganized itself for maximum employee satisfaction. Read more
Forget Recruiters: Invest in Your People
Internal hires are known quantities. Don't assume they can only do what they have done before. Read more
Work With Family? 14 Tips for Success (and Sanity)
It's all in the family--including business, for some start-ups. We asked successful young entrepreneurs for help when handling employee relations and company... Read more
How to Fire Someone
Develop a procedure for terminating employment. Tips from Ilya Pozin, founder of Ciplex, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Survey: Online Hiring Boosts Business
A new survey suggests businesses finding contractors online are highly satisfied--and say they have a leg up on the competition without being hitched to loca... Read more
How One Job Candidate Wowed Me
Slingshot SEO co-founder Aaron Aders tells how one job candidate used SEO and social media marketing on LinkedIn to land his dream job with the company. Read more
Why You Should Hire Like a Rock Band
Hiring tips from a musician-turned-CEO who runs one of the hottest recruiting companies in the gaming industry. Read more
Recruit Right--Even Those You Turn Away
Seize the moment to build your firm's reputation. Treat all job candidates well during and after the interview process. Read more
10 Ways You Should Never Describe Yourself
When other people use these words to describe your talents, it's OK. When you do it, you just sound like a pompous jerk. Read more
5 Tips to Spot True Innovators
It's not just a matter of finding creative dreamers; you need people who can turn ideas into money. Here's what to look for. Read more
5 Reasons Your Company Needs More Moms
They're organized, can multi-task, and have zero time to screw around. In short: Moms are wired to kick ass. Read more
