Managing Employees
How to Blend Company Cultures in a Merger
BY Jenna Schnuer
Considering an acquisition? Learn to minimize a potential blow to employees and maximize the value of existing talent.
How to Inspire an Ownership Spirit Among Employees
BY Marcus Erb
A workforce of owner-minded employees will often go beyond expectations for the sake of the business's objectives.
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The founder of the social gaming company talks about creating a workplace that inspires creativity and new ideas.
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Marcus Erb, senior consultant at the Great Place to Work Institute, on ways to get workers to perform without constant supervision?
Hiring Help As a Young Entrepreneur
BY Jason Fell
The founder of a 'tweens' site on why she looks for passion over promises.
Telecommuting Is Good for Employees and Employers
BY Tony Bradley
Many managers struggle to embrace telecommuting, but it makes happier workers and has many benefits for the company as well.
Chris Brogan on Running a Virtual Business
BY Chris Brogan
Doing business without the traditional trappings means equipping employees with the right platforms.
How to Give New Hires a Great Start
BY Marcus Erb
Some small businesses go beyond the standard orientation, raising retention and productivity.
How to Keep Cold and Flu Out of the Office
BY Chris Penttila
Cold and flu season is here. How do you keep sick employees from becoming a drain on productivity?
How to Get Employees to Generate Great Ideas
BY Dr. David G. Javitch
Seek team members' honest feedback and watch your business thrive.
Are You a Great Leader or a Competent Manager?
BY Burton Goldfield
The difference lies in the ability to inspire employees, especially during difficult times.
How Top Employers Leverage Social Media
BY Marcus Erb
It's not just for recruiting anymore. Some firms use it to communicate and collaborate with employees.
How to Hire With Fit in Mind
BY Paul Spiegelman
Ten tips to help you hire people who fit your company culture
Changing Trends: Rethinking Telecommuting?
BY Dr. David G. Javitch
Returning to a "core time" mandate could resolve some of the problems created by flexible schedules and remote employees.
Hiring Your First Salesperson: How to Pass the Torch
BY Suzanne Paling
Four ways to let go of the sales role and forge a good relationship with your new hire
Is Your Office a Happy Place?
BY Jennifer Wang
To create an environment for happy and engaged employees, you'll have to take the lead at the top.
How Not to Be a 'Bosshole'
BY Chris Penttila
Consider this advice for bringing out the best in employees and keeping your top talent motivated.
Do Your Employees Feel Overworked?
BY Marcus Erb
They're being asked to do more with less, so make sure their efforts don't push them to the breaking point.
How to Set Sales Goals for Employees
BY Suzanne Paling
Use these tips to start new reps on the right foot, and raise productivity with existing staff.
Richard Branson: People Power -- the Engine of Any Business
BY Richard Branson
The Virgin Group's founder shares how he created a winning company culture.
How to Limit Litigation Risks During Layoffs
Guidelines to reduce your exposure to 'disparate impact' claims
Best Small-Business Workplaces 2010
Find out who made our list of the best small companies for employees -- and how these five made it to the top.
Why Employees Should Be at the Heart of Your Crisis Plan
BY Marcus Erb
These 3 companies used financial adversity as a means to build a better workplace.
Making the Most of Freelance Talent
BY Kate Lister
Almost every company in America is outsourcing at least part of its work--but not always getting the results it needs. Here's how to do it right.
7 Steps to Defuse Workplace Tension
BY Dr. David G. Javitch
Don't let unresolved conflict poison your office.
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