Work-Life BalanceMinda Zetlin Want to Raise Grateful Kids? Here's How, According to a Pediatrician and Parenting ExpertFour out of five parents worry that their kids don't show enough gratitude.
HR/BenefitsRebecca Deczynski For Smart Companies, Upskilling Is the Perfect Antidote to the Great ResignationAs more and more workers quit their jobs en masse, upskilling is a tool that can help retain them. Here's how companies are successfully training employees--and keeping them engaged.
Work-Life BalanceJeff Steen 3 Surprisingly Simple Things You Should Do Before Bed That Will Ensure a Restful Night's SleepThere are a lot of prescriptions for a good night's sleep, but they often forget the basics -- like setting boundaries and encouraging unencumbered dreaming.
Taking CareBrit Morse Biden's Plan for the Omicron Variant Starts With Small BusinessesThe White House announced a new plan to help America get better protected against Coronavirus variants, keep businesses open, and quickly respond to surges if needed during colder months.
LeadMaria Haggerty Employees With This 1 Quality Are High Performers. Here's WhyWhen it comes to soft skills, this might be the most valuable employee asset there is.
Countdown: Holiday 2021Shivani Vora Here Are 25 Great Gifts for Employees Under $25--All From Entrepreneurs and Emerging BrandsThey're appropriate, affordable, and also support small business.
Work-Life BalanceDavid Finkel The 1 Recurring Meeting You Must Have on Your Calendar in 2022What I am about to suggest may be a little controversial.
TechnologyBryan Elliott Behind the Brand with Matteo FranceschettiEight Sleep and the importance of a deep sleep
Health CareGabrielle Bienasz Messenger RNA Took on Covid-19. This Startup Says That's Just the BeginningCambridge-based Strand Therapeutics has a long road ahead to the marketplace. But its path shines a light on the future of health care innovation.
HiringBruce Eckfeldt Here's How to Coach Your Directs to Their Greatest PotentialDeveloping your people is one of your most important jobs as a manager. Here's how to do it.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas If You Think the Great Resignation Is Bad, Just Wait Until JanuaryWith year-end increases and bonuses in hand, will your employees head out the door?
Gift GuideAlicia Doniger 10 Must-Have Holiday Gift Ideas for 2021Water bottles, custom stuffed animals, and weighted jump ropes are a few of the must-haves from this year's Inc. 5000.
HR/BenefitsJessica Stillman New Study: Small Business Owners Like Paid Family Leave Even More Once They've Tried ItSo why are we only one of only seven countries with no national paid family leave?
HiringDavid Finkel Increase Employee Retention With These 4 TipsIt can take months or even years to recover from losing a key team member.
LeadJessica Stillman The 5 Best Questions for an Actually Useful Exit Interview Swap polite excuses and vague generalities for actionable insights by asking these questions.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Disney World Halts Mandatory Covid Vaccines. Should Your Business?A new Florida law prohibits mandatory vaccinations, but labor shortages are also a big concern.
Work-Life BalanceJeff Steen How I Used "Blocking" to Massively Improve My Focus — and Create Healthy Work BoundariesBlocking is an old trick, but it can extend beyond the calendar into physical workspaces.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas The Cop Fired for Supporting Kyle Rittenhouse Wants His Job BackWhat if one of your employees supports a person or a cause you disagree with?
TechnologyMelissa Angell Employers Beefed Up Telemedicine Benefits During Pandemic as Family Premiums ClimbedThe offering isn't cheaper than in-person care, but employers noted a different kind of utility.
HR/BenefitsMarcel Schwantes New Research Highlights DEI Shortcomings for Minority WorkersResearch reveals inequities in the workplace and offers actionable solutions for companies to create equitable work environments.
Taking CareRebecca Deczynski Quitting Is Contagious. How You Can Prevent It From Spreading at Your CompanyQuitting contagion is a real phenomenon, according to organizational psychologists--but it's not an inevitability. Here's how you can prevent it from happening at your company.
Human ResourcesBill Fotsch How to Test Your Incentive PlanEmployee incentives shouldn't just garner employee satisfaction--they should garner employee innovation
Human ResourcesKelly Main Your Job Listing Is Riddled With Red Flags. Here Are the 5 Most CommonJust because employers are blind to them, that doesn't mean candidates are.
Health CareKelly Main CVS Isn't Closing Its Doors--It's Becoming The Company It Set Out To Be Nearly 60 Years AgoThe death of the pharmacy's retail stores as we know them is the birth of a whole new business
TechnologyBill Murphy Jr. An Amazon Warehouse Worker Asked Jeff Bezos for Help With Her Pay. Here's How Amazon RespondedIn case you ever need it, his email addres reportedly is: jeff@amazon.com.
Taking CareBrit Morse Your Guide to Covid-19 Boosters at Work: Should You Require Them and How?Booster shots are important for many people, but legally they can get a little tricky.
Taking CareSuzanne Lucas OSHA Won't Enforce Covid Rules, Pending Court. Prepare AnywayThe new rules are not in effect now, but they might be later. Creating your plan won't hurt you.
HR/BenefitsMarcel Schwantes Study: 4 Top Challenges Business and HR Leaders Need to OvercomeA survey of over 1,000 HR professionals reveals some of the biggest challenges facing organizations today.
Secret WeaponInc. Video Staff02:35 How to Navigate Emotions During Tough Negotiations, According to a Former FBI NegotiatorFrom mirroring to encouraging them to say no, Chris Voss, founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd, shares his tried and true tips for negotiating.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Want to Be Happier? Science Says 2 Overlooked Variables Can Be the Keys to HappinessDon't overthink it.
Taking CareGabrielle Bienasz The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual CustomersOrganic baby food company Little Spoon unlocked a competitive advantage when a conversation about baby food turned to something bigger.
Taking CareJerry Jao How to Cultivate a Loyal Team Amid the Great ResignationHere's how you can put your team first and build a culture that lasts.
LeadLisa Curtis As The Great Resignation Accelerates, CEOs Face A Grand ReckoningTo retain your employees, you must embrace a more human and caring workplace
GrowBill Murphy Jr. People Who Embrace This Controversial Word Have Very High Emotional IntelligenceIt's about leveraging emotions to help you achieve your goals.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Why Are People Really Quitting Their Jobs? Burnout Tops the List, New Research ShowsThree key findings point to why employees are leaving their companies.
Work-Life BalanceJeff Steen The #1 Reason Following Elon Musk's 80-Hour Work Weeks Is A Terrible Idea80+ hour work weeks may work for some -- for a short period of time -- but the damage to our health and relationships is just not worth it.
Real TalkAnna Meyer Watch: The Secret to Winning the Great ResignationCo-founder and CEO of &Pizza Michael Lastoria explains his advocacy for raising the minimum wage and how even pizza chains can make a difference in the lives of employees.
HiringMichelle Manafy What Your Dress Code Says About Your Hiring StrategyHaving trouble hiring? It might be time to drop the dress code.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Most Leaders Are Forgetting 1 Key Trait to Keep Their Employees From LeavingAccording to a recent study, 90 percent of U.S. workers believe this style of leadership leads to higher job satisfaction.
Taking CareFran Velasquez How to Attract, Hire, and Keep Veteran EmployeesProviding personal and professional development training may be just as important as helping them adjust to an unfamiliar environment.
Work-Life BalancePeter Cohan 4 Signs That You Are a Truly Happy EntrepreneurPassion, meaning, and autonomy outweigh higher stress, longer hours, and less leisure time
HiringDavid Finkel Child Care Is a Deal-Breaker Holding Back Top Talent From Applying at Your Company. Here's How to HelpGreat candidates are unable to apply for open positions due to the increasing cost of daycare, but there are workarounds that you can take as an employer to make it easier for them.
LeadJessica Stillman 3 Red Flags Your Company's Back to Office Plan Is Going to Lose You Good Employees Make these mistakes and you're pretty much guaranteed to enrage your team.
Taking CareBrit Morse How Employee Unrest Over Biden's Vaccine Mandate Is Spilling Over to the Smallest BusinessesStarting January 4, companies with at least 100 employees are required to mandate Covid-19 vaccines. But even without the mandate, smaller companies are also facing pushback from workers.
LeadStephen M.R. Covey 3 Ways to Build Trust and Stellar Remote TeamsCreating and fostering high-performing collaborations is tougher for virtual teams, but it's possible.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. The Calvin and Hobbes Resignation Letter Is the Best I've Ever Seen, and It's Suddenly Very Relevant'This was not a recent or an easy decision, and I leave with some sadness.'
Taking CareRebecca Deczynski Get Ready for an Influx of PTO RequestsAccording to data from Airbnb, about half of employees are at risk of losing their PTO by the end of the year, which could result in a vacation-request uptick. Here's how employers can navigate it.
State of Small BusinessRebecca Deczynski Why the Smartest Bosses Will Be Hiring More Career Changers Than EverOctober's jobs report shows a major increase in hiring--but that doesn't mean it will get any easier for businesses to fill their open roles.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Breaking: OSHA Finally Releases Vaccination and Testing Rules for BusinessesIf you've got at least 100 employees and are not a federal contractor, this rule applies to you.
Icons & InnovatorsJessica Stillman The CEOs of Microsoft and LinkedIn Agree: We're in the Middle of the 'Great Reshuffle,' Not the 'Great Resignation' Satya Nadella and Ryan Roslansky argue the distinction matters if you want to attract and retain workers now.
WellnessJeff Steen I've Used This Worry Management Technique for a Week -- And My Anxiety Has Almost DisappearedIn-the-moment breathing exercises and meditation help, but proactively cataloging worries makes momentary anxiety attacks almost non-existent.
Taking CareTim Crino After Selling Her Company to Danone, Shazi Visram Is on a Mission to Make Sustainability a ForethoughtThe future is green, says the founder of Happy Family Organics. Here's how to not get left behind.
Health CareSuzanne F. Delbanco What to Do About Telehealth Raising Your Health Care CostsFrom redundant doctor visits to laws governing how much to pay for telehealth, employers will likely see health care costs rise as virtual care becomes more commonplace.
Work-Life BalanceDave Kerpen Men Who Shame Working Parents Are the LosersPalantir's co-founder has a lot to say about parental leave, none of it good.
HR/BenefitsJessica Stillman 5 Tiny but Impactful 'Microaffirmations' to Make Everyone on Your Team Feel Valued and IncludedWhen it comes to creating a truly inclusive workplace, small actions matter -- both for good and for ill.