HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Washingtonian CEO Is Right and Wrong About Returning to the OfficeThere are many great reasons for working in the office, but to say that you're a contractor if you work at home is illegal and bad judgment.
Work-Life BalanceKati Vilkki How Finland is Reinventing the Return to Work ExperienceLessons from the happiest country on earth
The Future of WorkKimberly Weisul 5 Strategies to Keep Moms--and Everyone Else--on Staff From QuittingPandemic-era employee retention strategies worth carrying into a new normal.
HiringJessica Stillman This VC Thinks the Next 6 Months Will Be a Startup Hiring Frenzy. Here's How to Take Advantage We’re entering "the YOLO economy." That’s great news for startups offering flexibility and a mission.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 14 Things About Life Everyone Should Know Before Turning 40Especially if you want to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Work-Life BalanceMartin Zwilling 5 Ways to Make Your Job EasierHow to make it easy to do what matters most at work, and get more results sooner.
HiringRaj Jana What to Do in the First 90 Days of Hiring New TalentThe onboarding process can be hard, but you must make it matter by help new hires understand where they fit within your growing business.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 8 in 10 Experience Imposter Syndrome Because They Ignore a Universal Truth About SuccessFeel like your success is due to luck, or that you're somehow unworthy? For once, the cure lies in shifting your focus from yourself to other people.
HR/BenefitsKenny Kline 4 Ways to Inspire Employees to Stick Around When Everyone's Trying to Poach ThemHow to keep the talent you have
LeadMarcel Schwantes If You're Doing These 4 Things to Reduce Anxiety at Work, You're a Better Leader Than You ThinkBestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton address the issue of anxiety for anyone who runs a team.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. The CEO of Zoom Just Admitted Something Very SurprisingWhat he said isn't surprising. That he said it, is.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Google's 'Head of Global Resilience' Says the Secret to Avoiding Burnout Is TEA No, not the kind you drink.
Secret WeaponInc. Video Staff02:00 4 Things Mark Cuban Says You Must Do to Be SuccessfulShark Tank investor and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gives 4 key tips to set up a business for future growth.
Small Business WeekJessica Stillman 5 Nudges That Work Better Than a Vaccine Mandate, According to an Employment Law ExpertYou have incredible influence to nudge your team to get their Covid shots. Don't be shy about exercising it.
StrategyJustin Bariso Why Intelligent Minds Embrace the Rule of FocusMultitasking hurts more than it helps. Here's how to stop.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas A Look Behind Basecamp's Controversial Employment PoliciesBasecamp's announcement regarding political speech and gym membership has people scratching heads. What's the deal?
LeadMarcel Schwantes 1 Clear Sign to Recognize Someone With the Gift of LeadershipThe path to creating a great team and organization starts here.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden This 83-Year Harvard Study Reveals a Surprising Secret About Friendship and HappinessIf you aren't as happy as you would like to be, science provides a clear road map to an improved emotional state.
Secret WeaponInc. Video Staff01:25 Warren Buffett's 3 Tips for SuccessWarren Buffett, one of the greatest investors in the world, lays out the 3 lessons he's learned to lead a more successful life.
LeadMinda Zetlin Adam Grant and Investor Ray Dalio Just Created a Powerful Self-Assessment You Can Take for FreeWhat's your archetype?
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 3 Simple Tests Busy Entrepreneurs Can Use to Gauge Their Strength and EnduranceUpper body strength, lower body strength, and cardiovascular fitness may not tell the whole tale--but they're a great place to start.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Stop Waiting for Your Employees to Ask for a RaiseIf you only give raises when people ask, you're setting yourself up for unfair pay practices.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Want to Be a Smart Leader in the Hybrid Work Age? Start by Doing These 4 Things DailyTransitioning to a hybrid workforce is just the start. Inspiring and engaging hybrid workers is the real challenge.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Give PTO for Covid Vaccines and Get up to $5,110 in Tax CreditsPTO for employees, discounts for customers, the White House strongly encourages vaccination.
LeadMarcel Schwantes New Survey Shows 4 Ways the Pandemic Has Affected Working Parents (and What Employers Can Do to Help) Experts believe the Covid-19 pandemic may have a lifetime of consequences for some parents.
HiringKelly Main Looking for the Next Steve Jobs? Have Your HR Team Ditch A.I.Jobs would be considered a poor candidate if it was up to A.I. Why it fails to find winning candidates.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Want to Keep Your Best Employees From Leaving? Ask Them These 5 QuestionsSimple 'stay interview' questions to ask before people mentally check out.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 'Languishing,' the Trendy Buzzword for Feeling the Pandemic Blahs, Is Real. But It's Definitely Not NewIs languishing the dominant emotion of 2021? Maybe. But when was it not? And what can you do to overcome a lack of motivation and focus?
Work-Life BalanceJessica Stillman Steal the Swedish Secret of 'Lillordag' for a Happier WorkweekThe ritual of 'Little Saturday' is the perfect mid-week palate cleanser.
ProductivityMarcel Schwantes 4 Strategies to Raise Employee Happiness and Boost Their Mental HealthAccelerating the development of new skills is one crucial way to address the global health crisis.
Secret WeaponInc. Video Staff02:00 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.