Diverse in BusinessGabrielle Bienasz How to Make the Most of Resources for Black Business OwnersFrom advice on PPP loans to securing strategic partners, find out what Black-owned businesses can do now to move forward.
Diverse in BusinessSophie Downes Watch: How Black Business Leaders Can Prepare to Meet Future ChallengesA panel of experts discussed the opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in a post-pandemic world.
LeadJustin Bariso Emotionally Intelligent People Embrace the 'Law of Strength and Weakness'Are you more like Mark or Jen? The answer can help you leverage your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. 12 Brilliant Questions That Will Make People Remember You and Like You More in 2021Did you like 'networking' before the pandemic? Imagine what it's going to be like now.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 5 Ways to Lead with Emotional Courage and Get the Best Out of PeopleTrue leadership requires courage -- a willingness to peel back the onion and own your uglier layers.
ProductivityMinda Zetlin Here's How to Hack Your Brain for Greater Creativity, According to NeuroscienceA special part of your brain helps you have creative insights. Here's how to light it up.
HR/BenefitsRebecca Deczynski The Great Resignation Is Going to be a Shock--Hitting Some Industries Harder Than OthersAs the Great Resignation continues, 15 percent of the workforce is estimated to quit their jobs. These industries are likely to see the biggest turnover.
LeadMarcel Schwantes New Report Uncovers Gender Discrepancy and What It Takes to Create a Sense of Belonging at WorkWomen are 20% less likely than men to say their unique background and identity are valued at their company.
Work-Life BalanceJessica Stillman This Simple Exercise Can Help Exhausted Working Parents Reset for a New School YearA dead simple trick to meet the new school year with less dread and more energy.
Taking CareEvan Falchuk Employees and Caregivers Are Burnt Out. Here's What You Can Do About It as an EmployerThe opportunity to remake your workplace for the better is happening right now.
LeadScott Miller 5 Ways Leaders Can Effectively Deal With MalcontentsBe direct about the challenge, try the personal touch, but never give in
LeadMarcel Schwantes 3 Tips to Help You Develop the Mindset to Adapt to ChangeThe ability to consistently see change as an opportunity, not a threat.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas The School Bus Driver Shortage Means Problems for Your BusinessIt may seem like a small thing, but it could have a big impact on your business.
Taking CareBrit Morse Meet the New Workplace Benefit Inspired by the Strictest Abortion Law in the CountryA look at how companies are helping their employees evade the state of Texas.
LeadJessica Stillman How Risk Tolerant Are You? Depends on the Day of the Week, New Science ShowsMonday you is a lot more of a risk taker than Thursday you, a new study found.
LeadNick Schneider 4 Things Every New CEO Should Do in the First 60 DaysIf you're new to being the one in charge, take these first few steps to find your footing as the head of your company.
LeadJeff Steen 5 Publications Leaders Should Be Reading Every DayLeadership is not just about making hard decisions. It's about making well-informed hard decisions -- and that requires ongoing self-education.
ProductivityRose Bentley Want a More Productive, Happy Team? Kill the 60-Minute MeetingOne of the easiest ways to combat the burnout and fatigue that can happen in a remote work environment is to change the typical 'meeting culture' that's long characterized much of the professional world.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Here's the Amazing Truth Behind Norm Macdonald's 'Moth Goes Into a Podiatrist's Office' JokeI can't do it justice. But I won't forget it soon. Rest in peace, Norm Macdonald.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:00 How to Ensure You're Implementing Your Employees' Best IdeasEverlane founder Michael Preysman describes his process for putting his finger on the pulse of his company.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:01 How Everlane's Founder Responded to Employee CriticismWhen current and former staffers complained publicly about accountability, CEO Michael Preysman did some reflecting--and made some big changes.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:00 Everlane's Founder Says These Are the Two Keys to a DTC Company's SuccessMichael Preysman talks about the factors that are most critical to the long-term health of a direct-to-consumer company.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff01:47 The Question All Mission-Driven Brands Should Ask When Raising CapitalEverlane's Michael Preysman describes how visiting with investors made him think deeply about his business.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:07 How Radical Transparency Helped Everlane Gain Its Customers' TrustEverlane founder Michael Preysman explains why the company decided to always be up-front with its customers.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff50:56 How Everlane Used 'Radical Transparency' to Create a Clothing Brand That's Beloved by CustomersFounder Michael Preysman discusses how he got customers, investors, and employees to buy into the idea of ethical clothing.
Your Next MoveAnna Meyer Everlane's CEO Opens Up About the Challenges of Building a 'Radically Transparent' Brand'Part of the journey is to set ambitious goals,' says Michael Preysman. The real work is in living up to them. Here's how he's trying.
Female FoundersGabrielle Bienasz Jennifer Lopez on Authenticity and Her Biggest MotivationsThe entertainer and founder discussed the factors that fueled her success during an event to celebrate Small Business Week and Hispanic Heritage month.
MoneyGabrielle Bienasz 3 Ways You Could Benefit From Biden's $25 Billion Small-Business Assistance PlanThrough the Build Back Better Act, government programs that provide loans and other forms of startup capital could get a boost.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden What Makes a Resume Great? Science, and a Resume Expert, Has the AnswerWant to get better at evaluating the resumes of job candidates? Science, and years of experience helping people land their dream jobs, to the rescue.
GrowDavid Finkel The One Reason I Will Refuse To Work With New ClientI've worked in all kinds of situations. But there's one clear line I will not cross.
Icons & InnovatorsMarcel Schwantes Warren Buffett Says He Won't Even Think About Hiring Someone Without This TraitThe Oracle of Omaha values three attributes in job candidates. Only one truly matters in the long run.
Taking CareEric Rea To Thrive in the Post-Recovery Economy, You Must Invest in New Ways of Doing BusinessAs the world begins to recover, it's very tempting for leaders to pull their organizations back to where they were in March 2020. But that would be a mistake.
HiringJessica Stillman Ignore 'Happiest Jobs' Lists: A Harvard Professor Explains the 2 Factors That Really Make for a Happy JobWhen it comes to happiness at work, title and industry don't matter. These two things do.
LeadPhillip Kane Don't Wait to Train Your SuccessorWhether you lead the company or want to one day, you always need to have a plan for what comes next.
LeadJeff Steen This Mega-Company Is Paying for Bachelor Degrees. It's Long Overdue.Education subsidies have been around for a while, but only recently have companies made the investment we need.
LeadDavid Finkel 3 Things You Should Know About Every Person You ManageThere is no such thing as a good or a bad personality type. What's important is understanding the way that someone tackles challenges and sees the world.
TechnologyJason Aten Grammarly's CEO Says Bad Writing Costs Businesses $400 Billion. Here's How to Fix ItHow the company is expanding its effort to improve the world through better communication.
Planet Purpose PodcastTeresa Xie How Your Company Can Respond to Employee ActivismThe latest episode of Inc.'s new 'Planet Purpose' podcast digs into how leaders can deal with a recent wave of outspoken employees
LeadDebra Roberts How to Turn Down A Employee Who Asks for a RaiseYou will have to decline an employee's request for a raise at some point in your career. This 3-step process will help you navigate the conversation with grace
TechnologyJason Aten With Just 1 Word, Microsoft Explained the Real Reason Your Team Isn't Ready to Return to Work YetDo everything you can to eliminate uncertainty.
LeadJim Schleckser Don't Mistake Correlation with Causation in Your BusinessThree questions can prevent this major error
LeadMarcel Schwantes What Will It Take to Win During the Pandemic? A Blend of Digital and the Physical Nothing is exclusively digital or physical anymore.
HR/BenefitsMarcel Schwantes Why Are People Quitting? Burnout's Just the Tip of the IcebergAmid the Great Resignation, nearly 2,000 employees share why they're leaving their jobs. Burnout, bad managers, and hybrid work are all driving factors.
Taking CareBrit Morse What the End of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Means for Your Hiring PlansThe recent expiration of federal unemployment benefits likely won't ease the hiring crunch. It could make it worse.
SafeguardsAmi Kassar In 2021, Some Business Owners Are Thriving, While Others Are Just Surviving. Here's What Makes the DifferenceFinancial flexibility and a stomach for risk are more important than ever in this year of unprecedented supply-chain constraints.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Adopt This Professor's '20 Percent Rule' to Put an End to Your Chronic StressCould this simple rule of thumb end your chronic stress once and for all?
Business BooksRob Cross 3 Ways to Collaborate More Efficiently and Avoid BurnoutA new book from a leadership professor offers strategies to help your team work better together and increase performance, productivity, and overall well-being.
LeadJeff Steen This Memo From Elon Musk Reveals Exactly What's Wrong With American BusinessPromises, big asks, and optics -- that's the norm for many of our CEOs. But lack of follow-through is eroding trust, and that spells bad things for our future.
Conscious LeadershipMartin Zwilling 5 Ways to Spread Positivity Among Your StartupEmployee negativity is a threat to your personal well-being as well as the business.
Small Business WeekGabrielle Bienasz Mark Cuban: The 4 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do to Thrive During the PandemicThe billionaire 'Shark Tank' star identified a handful of vital tactics at the Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week virtual event.
Icons & InnovatorsNick Hawkins How Governments Should Fuel Innovation, According to Web Summit Founder Paddy CosgraveThe founder believes a lack of government guidance has slowed progress.
Business NextRebecca Deczynski The Hottest Perk of the Pandemic? Financial Wellness ToolsAs companies look for new ways to attract top-tier talent and retain existing employees, financial wellness benefit programs are increasing in popularity with workers, especially as many have faced financial setbacks during the pandemic.
LeadAlison Green How to Turn a Request for Free Help Into Paid ConsultingHere's the exact language you need to use to go from free resource to paid consultant.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Ban Smoking at the Office? Check. Ban Smoking at Home? Wait, What?Just how much control can you have over your employees when they are not in the office?