Company CultureBeth Payne 4 Ways to Create Resilient Teams, Not Just Resilient IndividualsAfter surviving a rocket attack in Iraq, this U.S. diplomat learned a transformational lesson about resilience leadership -- from Secretary of State Colin Powell. Here's how to cultivate a team that thrives in the face of adversity.
Conscious LeadershipMay Habib Communications in the Workplace: Do Your Words Fit Your Culture and Values?Top talent seeks out companies that exhibit strong values. If you know you've got them, learn how to communicate them effectively with these tips.
Taking CareLauren A. Rothman Am I Still Expected to Wear a Blazer to Work? Your 2021 Office Attire Questions AnsweredIf you spent the past year in sweatpants at home, it's time to consider your wardrobe choices for a return to work.
Company CultureTeneshia Carr How to Scale Up Fast Without Sacrificing Your Culture, According to VC Theresia GouwGouw has devoted her investing career to diversifying the startup world. So when a fintech founder on a similar mission needed a mentor, he asked her.
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?
Company CultureJim Schleckser Why Your Company Needs Values, Not a RulebookYou can't predict every situation your employee will run into, but you can give them the answer on how to handle it.
HiringDavid Finkel 2 Critical Questions Every Employer Should Ask in an Interview or Check-In MeetingMost people are happy to share this feedback, and it's sure to inform you if this person is the right fit for the role.
Featured VideosInc. Video Staff02:18 Why Tristan Walker Believes Lived Experience is Vital for FoundersTristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands, explains how lived experience is an incredibly valuable asset that helps founders create indispensable businesses.
Company CultureJoely Simon 3 Ways to Maintain Your Anti-Racist Work PracticesIt's been months since summer 2020's Black Lives Matter protests. Here's how companies can remain committed to diversity and equity initiatives.
LeadBrit Morse Patagonia's Guide to Getting PoliticalThe outdoor retailer's new CEO, Ryan Gellert, thinks there's at least one issue all brands should be vocal about.
Corporate Social ResponsibilityChristine Lagorio-Chafkin How Clif Bar Made Sustainability CoolThey could've taken the money and run. Instead, they became evangelists in the corporate sustainability movement.
Corporate Social ResponsibilityBernard Coleman How to Channel Employee Activism and Lead with Social AdvocacyThe changing tide of employee activism as a force for good.
Company CultureChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Your Virtual Company Holiday Party Doesn't Have to Be a DragUnintentionally all-remote companies have learned how to make large events and gatherings meaningful this pandemic year. Here's what's worked best--and how you can replicate it.
Company CultureJeff Steen 7 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Boost Employee MoraleWhile many online guides offer only vague guidance for improving company morale in industry or societal downturns, these tips are easy and actionable.
Female FoundersInc. staff Hard-Won Lessons on Creating a Robust Company CultureHow to build a culture where ideas, sales, and employees can thrive.
Company CultureBill Saporito The Most Important Question You Can Ask Your Employees, According to Home Depot's Co-FounderIn his new book 'Good Company,' Arthur Blank speaks to the enduring power of a great corporate culture--and how you can create one.
Company CultureSophie Downes How to Tackle a Toxic Workplace, According to Pinterest's Former COOFrançoise Brougher says discrimination was rampant at Pinterest, where she was a high-ranking executive until this year. Here's her advice for companies in need of a cultural overhaul.
Company CultureCameron Albert-Deitch How to Fix the Tech Industry's Empathy ProblemTech executive and author Maëlle Gavet says anyone who sees kindness as a weakness is dead wrong--and has a few suggestions for companies to improve.
Company CultureHeather R. Morgan How to Build a Strong Company Culture Even If Your Team Is RemoteNew to managing remote teams? This is what you need to know.
Company CultureJeff Steen 6 Ways to Create a Positive Work Culture for Remote TeamsCompany culture may have an organic component, but there are ways CEOs can foster positive engagement -- and boost morale.
LeadDon Reisinger Working From Home May Be Hurting Employee Mental HealthMore work and isolation are causing problems, according to a new study.
TechnologyDon Reisinger More Businesses Should Follow the Jeff Bezos 'Country Club' RuleWhy the Amazon founder's simple rule might inspire innovation--not re-creation--in your company.
Tip SheetGuadalupe Gonzalez01:53 How to Maintain Company Culture When Your Business Has Gone RemoteWhen your team can't be in the office, holding on to your core values, policies, and mores is a tougher task.
Corporate Social ResponsibilityMelissa Santoyo Delivery Services Are Profiting While Restaurants StruggleGrubHub and Doordash are charging restaurants big fees. Some cities have intervened.
Company CultureJoe Galvin 6 Ways to Become a Company People Want to Work ForCulture is key to a world-class workplace recovering from Covid-19.
Company CultureBen Richmond 3 Tips for Creating a Caring, Open Workplace CultureImprovement doesn't just happen on its own. Here's how to make your office better.
Company CultureYoung Entrepreneur Council Growing Quickly? How to Ensure Your Culture Keeps UpWhen your company's growth is gaining traction, make sure your culture grows right alongside it.
Company CulturePeter Cohan 4 Keys To Sustaining Your Startup's Culture In the PandemicKnow what culture means and why it matters to customers and employees.
Company CultureYoung Entrepreneur Council How to Encourage Employees to Create Their Own Company CultureTeam members who feel connected to an organizational culture they helped create tend to be happier and more productive.
LeadJason Aten Jeff Bezos Publicly Called Out a Racist Customer. Why That MattersAmazon's CEO isn't backing down from supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, even if it costs him a few customers.
TechnologyDon Reisinger Facebook's Wednesday Meeting Ban Makes Sense for Many CompaniesA big move to improve productivity -- and safety.
SafeguardsCameron Albert-Deitch How the Team-Building Business Has Reinvented Itself in the PandemicBusinesses nationwide are struggling to stay cohesive and stress-free while working from home. These leaders are looking for solutions.
TechnologyJason Aten 5 Ways to Actually Make Your Virtual Meetings BetterVideo meetings suffer from many of the same problems as in-person meetings--plus a few unique challenges all their own.
LeadJason Aten 3 Simple Lessons I've Learned Managing a Fully Remote TeamA few tips from years of experience managing remote workers.
LeadJason Aten It's Time to Come Up With a Long-Term Plan for Remote WorkDon't wait until you can get back to the office to start getting back to work.
Company CultureJustin Bariso Mark Cuban: Want Your Business to Survive? Make Employees Owners'Your employees will work harder,' says Cuban. 'And that benefits everybody.'
TechnologyJason Aten Why Twitter's Move to Allow Work From Home Forever MattersThe tech company says it plans to reopen its offices but will allow employees to decide where they want to work.
Company CultureMatt Haber How to Hire During a PandemicNo handshakes. No office tours. No getting-to-know-you lunches. Some companies are still in hiring mode right now--and they're finding new ways to figure out if a candidate will be a good fit.
SafeguardsJason Aten Big Tech Is Telling Employees to Stay Home Longer. Why You Should TooFacebook and Google are making remote work a more permanent option, and it's a lesson for every business.
TechnologyDon Reisinger After 90 Years, Samsung Control Is No Longer a BirthrightA major shift in the most prominent company in
Company CultureJason Aten Lessons Behind Airbnb CEO's Email About Laying Off 1,900 WorkersIt's a lesson in both leadership and communication in the midst of a crisis.
SafeguardsJason Aten Workers Don't Want to Return to Offices. Start Preparing NowA new survey from IBM shows that, for a majority of Americans, remote work is here to stay.
TechnologyJason Aten Amazon Executive Resigns, Criticizing 'Vein of Toxicity'A VP for Amazon Web Services resigned and publicly rebuked the company's handling of employee concerns.
TechnologyDon Reisinger Elon Musk's Tweeting Comes Under Fire From InvestorAs the Tesla CEO tweets that it's time to 'free America,' billionaire investor Bill Ackman has some thoughts.
LeadJason Aten Target Made a Bold Move in 2017 That's Paying Off TodayThe retailer's delivery and store pickup options are driving growth at a time when most of the world is at a standstill.
SleepMatt Haber Why Sleep May Be the Secret Key to Your SuccessLack of sleep can hurt your health, as well as your ability to lead your team effectively.
TechnologyJason Aten Netflix Exceeded Expectations With 15 Million New SubscribersThe company is in the strange position of benefiting from a pandemic and hoping it will end soon.
TechnologyDon Reisinger What Tim Cook Said in Apple's Covid-19 MeetingThe Apple chief is optimistic, but he didn't rule out job cuts.
Working From HomeJessica Stillman 10 Ideas to Keep a Great Company Culture While Working Remotely Inspiration to keep your team connected while they're physically apart.
TechnologyDon Reisinger 5 Takeaways From Amazon's Annual Shareholder LetterFrom deep in the crisis, Jeff Bezos shares his views on his company and the world world with shareholders
LeadJeff Steen No, It's Not a Weakness: Why Compassionate Leadership Works"Thoughtfulness, Listening, and Consideration" go a long way to building a company that champions people first -- the very people who will make your business successful
Covid Resource CenterCameron Albert-Deitch 4 Surprising Leadership Habits You Need NowIn a recent Inc. webinar, 12-time Inc. 5000 honoree Tom Gimbel explained the unconventional strategies that have helped boost his company's productivity and morale during the pandemic.
Company CultureJon Levy What You Need to Know About Working With Dishonest PeopleThere's a range in which people are willing to be deceptive and feel OK with ourselves. This is called the "Fudge Factor."
Covid Resource CenterMatt Haber Good Relationships Are Keeping this Bookstore AliveHow Pegasus Books, an independent bookseller for 50 years, plans to stay strong through shelter-in-place.
TechnologyJason Aten Microsoft Says Remote Working Is Here for GoodA new report shows just how much the shift to working from home has happened, and why it may stay that way.