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Human Resources
Breaking Up with Employees
Now, more than ever, departing employees should be treated with care and respect. Serial entrepreneur Dave Balter explains why. Read more
Spotting Exceptional Talent
Author George Anders on how to find and recruit the best employees. Read more
Business Optimism is Back
The SurePayroll October survey of U.S. small businesses found entrepreneurs are feeling positive about the economy. Read more
The All-Male Start-up is Dead
Is your start-up starting to feel like a frat house? New research suggests that having more women at your company, and increasing diversity in general, can improve your chances of success. Read more
Human Resources topics:
- Labor Unions
- Wellness
- Employee Training
- Employment Law
- How to Interview
- Recruiting and Hiring Employees
- Job Descriptions
- Writing an Employee Handbook
- Creating a Salary Pay Scale
- Raises and Promotions
- Firing and Layoffs
- Motivating Workers
- Managing Part-Time Workers
- Immigration Regulation
- Open-Book Management
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Recent Human Resources Articles
Business Partners: 3 Essential Ingredients
One individual (or four) may embody these characteristics. In one way or another, you need these three traits to make your business thrive. 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
How to Give Great Presentations
Follow these five tips to deliver persuasive presentations. Plus, one trick from Naveen Jain, co-founder of Intelius, a data company. Watch video
Redbox's Smart Move: What You Can Learn
The company's movie streaming deal with Verizon is a classic adjacency move that leverages the brand while limiting the risk. Read more
Why the World Drinks Espresso
How did coffee go from a cheap commodity to a gourmet drink? You have this man (and several other innovators) to thank. Read more
Will Your E-Commerce Company Make It? How to Tell
How can you tell if your e-commerce company is going to grow or fall flat on its face? These three measurements hold the key. Read more
How to Network Strategically
Tips on professional networking, including advice from Matt Wilson, founder of under30ceo.com. Watch video
How I Find and Hire the World's Best Employees
It's no secret that great people build great companies, so it's baffling that more companies don't treat recruiting as the most important job. Read more
The 9 Circles of Customer Service Hell
Your customers are the cornerstone of your success. So why on earth are you torturing them? Read more
What It Takes to Hire Top Ivy League Talent
Want to hire top-tier young talent for your lower-profile business? Don't think you can just show up on campus senior year and compete, warns one small company. Read more
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