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Inc. Data Bank
Thirty percent of workers would trade more compensation for more time off, among other intriguing statistics. Read more
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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How We Pick the Best Cities
This year's rankings continue the methodology used last year, which emphasizes the robustness of a region's growth and allows the rankings to include all ... Read more
Fewer People Die on the Job
Overall work-related fatalities fell by 6 percent last year, while homicides increased by 13 percent, according to new research. Read more
How the 2007 Best Cities Were Selected
A look at the methodology behind this year's rankings. Read more
Does Your Part-Time Employee Qualify for Overtime?
Laws that apply to employees who work even a few hours a week can be tricky to follow. As more businesses hire part-time help, here's how to avoid a problem. Read more
How the 2006 Best Cities Were Selected
A look at the methodology behind this year’s rankings. Read more
Workplace Injuries Drop to Record Low
Small businesses have the lowest rate for injuries and illnesses among all employers. Read more
Benefit Costs Drive Compensation Spending in Third Quarter
Oct. 31, 2006 -- Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 1 percent in the third quarter of 2006, compared 0.9 percent ove... Read more
Crunching the Numbers
How many employees say they learn more about their jobs from their co-workers than their bosses? Read on for these and other statistics. Read more
Managing People: Helping care for the kids.
Survey showing nine work-schedule policies and the percentage of small companies that offer these benefits. Read more
Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees typically work fewer hours in a day or during a work week than full-time employees; the latter are typically employed for 40 hours. Pa... Read more
Self-Employed Businesses Unlikely to Hire Employees
August 20, 2004 -- It's been said that hiring the first employee c... Read more
Open Communications
CEO suggests regular meetings with lending institutions to keep apace with the bank's portfolio. Read more
Mass Layoffs Increased in November
Dec. 22, 2006 -- There were 1,208 mass layoffs in November, according to a report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Read more
Hope for California
A quick look at some data and a debate concerning California's soft economy. Read more
Top 10 Industries to Start and Grow a Business
Which industries hold the most promise for savvy entrepreneurs over the next 10 years? Inc.com chose 10 industries that are projected to have enormous growth... Read more
Top 10 Industries to Start and Grow a Business
Which industries hold the most promise for savvy entrepreneurs over the next 10 years? Inc.com chose 10 industries that are projected to have enormous growth... Read more
The New-Economy Almanac
A statistical and informational snapshot of today's businesses and how they are operating in the new economy. Read more
The Hype About Home Businesses
A look at some data that shows the trend toward home business continues and may be growing faster than expected. Read more
Employee Strikes
Related Terms: Labor Unio... Read more
Productivity
Productivity is a measure of output, and the most common use of productivity measures is in gauging economic performance at the national level. Statistics... Read more
Telecommuting
Related Terms: Flexible Work Arrang... Read more
Wholesaling
Related Terms: Distribution Channels ... Read more
How We Created The List
The criteria and ranking method behind the 2010 Best Industries to Start and Grow a Business Read more
Are Your Salaries Competitive?
For clerks to controllers, here's where to find out the going rate. Read more
Work Injuries Decline
The latest report by the U.S. Labor Department shows that business-related injuries and ill... Read more
Workforce Management Policy Can Ease Downsizing Pain
QUESTION: What issues should be considered when developing a business consolidation or workforcemanagement policy? ANSWER:... Read more
Needed: Part-Time Help. Location: Anywhere
As the recession continues to limit small business spending power, a trend has emerged in which employers are seeking more part-time workers, many of whom ar... Read more
What to Do About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Controversy over the increase in carpal tunnel syndrome cases and some preventative advice. Read more
Employee Benefits
Related Terms: Employee R... Read more
Employee Hiring
Related Terms: Employee References ; Read more
Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the movement of a function inside a company to an entity outside it. Before the word came into widespread use, people talked about "farming... Read more
What's A Secretary Worth?
The Area Wage Surveys compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be a remarkably precise measure of the "going rate" for many types of employees. In ... Read more
Build Talent Pipelines Across Generations, Cultures and Borders
The winners of the war on talent will welcome talent of all ages and varieties, and they will build their networks into the farthest reaches of the planet. Read more
Knowledge Crisis Ahead?
As older workers retire, the first priority for your company shouldn't be to replace them. Rather, it should be to "download" their knowledge. Read more
June Job Numbers Disappoint
July 5, 2004 -- Fewer jobs were added to the economy in June than in previous months, according to a new report, but small businesses and... Read more
Businesses Getting Squeezed on Prices
August 16, 2005 --Economic data released today by the Department of Commerce raises concerns for the short-term profitability of small bus... Read more
Report: Economy Improved Slightly for Small Businesses in 2nd Quarter
September 2, 2004 -- While the economy slowed down in the second quarter, data suggests a generally good environment for small businesses... Read more
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