Secret WeaponInc. Video Staff 3 Questions Elon Musk Always Asks to Drive InnovationElon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, says anyone can learn to innovate by asking three simple questions.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 5 Signs That Will Identify Someone With True Leadership SkillsLook for greatness in those you lead.
HiringMarcel Schwantes 3 Virtual Tips for Hiring Leaders to Find the Very Best EmployeesWith nearly one million new jobs being added to the U.S. economy, technology is playing a bigger role in talent acquisition.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Ramadan Business Etiquette in the Era of CovidAre you observing Ramadan? If not, a co-worker probably is.
Taking CareDiana Ransom Pandemic-Era Shipping Delays and Product Scarcity to Last Through Summer The reasons for the squeeze are manifold, but it all mostly comes down to finding workers.
Diverse in BusinessLindsay Blakely A Chinese American Entrepreneur on Anti-Asian Bias in the Pandemic: 'I'm on High Alert'For Celine Tien, the pandemic has brought opportunity for her health care startup. It's also brought pain and fear.
Work-Life BalanceJessica Stillman A New Survey Pinpoints the Happiest Age and It's Not When You Think If you could stay one age for the rest of your life, what age would it be? The most common answer to this question will surprise you.
Startup LifeEntrepreneurs' Organization How Essentialism Can Increase Entrepreneurial FocusAre things outside your passion controlling your life? Take possession of ideas, not things.
LeadMarcel Schwantes The Future of Remote Workplaces: 3 Things You Must Have for Better Employee Mental HealthThe pandemic illuminated specific weaknesses in workplace culture that otherwise might have been overlooked.
HiringMarcel Schwantes Monster's Future of Work Survey: 3 Areas Employers Need to Focus on This YearAlthough the hiring outlook for 2021 is bright -- 82 percent of recruiters plan to hire -- there are still some struggles ahead.
SalesHeather R. Morgan The Hidden Benefits of Learning a Foreign LanguageSome surprising ways that learning a foreign language or living abroad can accelerate your career.
MoneyJim Schleckser Before You Make an Employee a Salary Offer, Consider What They're Really AfterPeople aren't after maximum pay--they're after felt fair compensation.
HR/BenefitsJessica Stillman The Big Problem With Your Company's Mindfulness Program Mindfulness may be one of the most research-backed management trends, but it doesn't help in every situation.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. After 14 Long Months, United Airlines Just Made a Big AnnouncementWouldn't it make more sense to do this earlier?
Taking CareMary Yang Small Businesses Unite to Push VaccinationsVaccines are crucial for returning to business as usual. Employers are eager to help.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas 4 True Workplace Horror Stories That Demonstrate Why You Need Professional HRIf you think you can just put anyone into an HR role, you won't be prepared when this type of thing happens.
Taking CareBrit Morse Assessing Whether You Can (or Should) Ask Customers to See Their Vaccine CardsHigher vaccination rates can signal a quicker return to the workplace, but requiring proof of said vaccinations can be a minefield for businesses.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Your Post-Pandemic Life Should Follow the '80 Percent Energy Rule'Don't return to normal. Instead, rebuild for greater resilience (and joy) by following this timeless rule.
Health CareAnis Uzzaman Health Care in the Post-Pandemic EraCovid has shown the weakness, and opportunity, in our system. Here's how everything will be different.
HR/BenefitsMinda Zetlin Amazon Apologized for Its 'Pee Bottle' Tweet. Here's What Everyone MissedAmazon says 'we're sorry' but cleverly changes the subject.
The Future of WorkJessica Stillman A Lot More Post-Pandemic Offices Are Going to Be Pet Friendly, New Survey Says Good news for the nation's pets who have gotten used to a lot more time with their owners.
How to FireSophie Downes Lawsuit Alleging Pregnancy-Related Firing Stirs ControversyBusiness owners criticize the policy at a Tennessee company founded by an evangelical Christian radio host that has led to a lawsuit raising questions about employees' right to privacy outside work.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Dave Ramsey Fires People for Premarital Sex. Can You?At-will employment doesn't mean anything (or in this case, nothing) goes.
Conscious LeadershipJustin Bariso Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed? Try the Help-First RuleThe help-first rule may seem counterintuitive--but it has the power to change everyone's perspective.
Conscious LeadershipJustin Bariso The Way You Give Feedback Is All Wrong. Here's How to Do It RightIt's a lesson in emotional intelligence.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Research Shows That More Than 3 in 5 Workers Are Poised to Leave Their CompaniesBlack, Latinx, and women employees feel their skills are underutilized at work, prompting many to leave.
Conscious LeadershipBernard Coleman 4 Effective Ways to Keep Burnout at BayPeople are your greatest asset. Combat burnout through effective leadership.
HR/BenefitsJessica Stillman Spain Plans to Pay Companies to Test Out a 4-Day WorkweekShould we try something similar here in the U.S.?
LeadMarcel Schwantes New Report: Half of Employees Plan to Leave Their Job This Year. Here's How Leaders Can Prevent Mass TurnoverThree areas employers should focus on to revamp retention strategies.
Diverse in BusinessLarry Alton How to Improve Cross-Cultural Communications When Hiring Outside of the U.S.If you're thinking of hiring talent abroad, these tips can help the onboarding process go smoothly.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden You Shouldn't Cut Out Fitness, but You Can Do Less, According to New ResearchFor founders, staying fit has too many benefits to ignore. So don't. But you can reduce the time commitment.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Amazon's Pee Tweet Response--and What It Should Have Said InsteadThe e-commerce giant argues that having employees is proof it is a good company to work for.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes I Had a Panic Attack. I'm Now Using These 4 Brain Hacks to Beat Rising AnxietyUse these prescriptions for times of high stress at work--and at home.
HiringMartin Zwilling 6 Qualities to Seek and Nurture in New Team MembersThere are things you won't find in a resume that may be more valuable in finding the right match for your team.
Taking CareSophie Downes The Boring Benefits Your Employees Really WantFree snacks at the office are out--pet insurance is in.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Ikea Executives Face Possible Jail Time for Spying on EmployeesFrench Ikea management allegedly spied on employees. Now they face fines and 10-year jail sentences, if convicted.
ProductivityMartin Zwilling 7 Myths That Make Businesses Totally Dependent on Their OwnersHow to create and use business processes to create time, reduce errors, and scale your profits.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Zoom Meetings Are a Window Into Employees' Lives--and a Major ResponsibilityIf you notice something awry at home, you should say something--and act fast.
Conscious LeadershipMarcel Schwantes 4 Mental Health Hacks Inspired by Warren Buffett That Will Improve Your LifePertinent tips for uncertain times of high stress.
Conscious LeadershipMarcel Schwantes If You're Smart Enough to Do These 4 Things, Your Leadership Skills Are Above AverageA team with high trust will produce results faster and at a lower cost. How do you measure up?
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Paid Time Off for Covid-19 Vaccines? It's the Law in N.Y. and Elsewhere If You Mandate the JabAnd even where vaccines are not mandated, it's a good idea.
ProductivityJessica Stillman The Brutal Truth You Need to Accept If You Want to Stop Feeling Constantly OverwhelmedNo calendar hack or productivity app will help you if you don't accept this hard truth first.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden A Recent Facebook Discrimination Complaint Reveals a Huge Problem With Hiring for Cultural FitMost companies say they focus on cultural fit when hiring new employees. But what exactly does that mean?
LeadMarcel Schwantes Is the 9-to-5 Workday Dead? The Answer Is No, but Not for the Reasons You ThinkThe standard workday isn't dead. It was always a modern-day illusion.
HiringYoung Entrepreneur Council 3 Ways to Keep Your Best Talent From Walking OutAt the end of the day, your company's impact matters to your employees.
The Future of WorkJustin Bariso How Google's New Career Certificates Could Disrupt the College Degree (Exclusive)Get a first look at Google's new certificate programs and a new feature of Google Search designed to help job seekers everywhere.
HiringMandy Gilbert The First 3 People You Should Hire When Starting a BusinessStarting a new business? These are the most important hires you'll make this year.
Mental Health and Wellness Resource CenterSuzanne Lucas How to Handle an Employee in Mental DeclineIf employees are unable or have sudden difficulty performing their duties, this is the protocol.
HR/BenefitsJoe Galvin The Biggest Leadership Challenge CEOs Face in 2021 and How to Tackle It4 Key Steps to Boost Employee Morale
LeadDavid Finkel 5 Job Perks You Should Provide in a Post-Pandemic ClimateGone are the days of unlimited kombucha, bring your dog to work days, and casual Fridays.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas The CDC's Guidance on Vaccinated People: Who Can and Who (Probably) Shouldn't Return to the OfficeThis is real progress, but a return to normalcy is far from here.
LeadJessica Stillman Think Women Talk Too Much at Work? Wharton's Adam Grant Has a Stack of Studies He'd Like to Show YouFormer Olympic chief Yoshiri Mori's comment that women talk too much wasn't just boorish. It was also just plain wrong.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 5 Creative Tips for Building a Truly Inclusive and Diverse Work CultureThe tendency is to focus on race or gender, but there is another diverse group being neglected.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Elon Musk Just Explained How He Thinks About Sleep and How You Should TooIn an interview with Joe Rogan, Musk explains how much he sleeps and why.
Employee TrainingHoward Tullman Teaching Math Still Has to Add UpWe need all of our kids to be numerate to be competitive in a tech-driven world. Trying to create politically correct mathematics courses won't help them.