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Managing Employees

Keeping Equal Pay
Steer clear of trouble by making sure you pay men and women equally.

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Managing an Independent Contractor
Smart tips on what to do--and what not to do--when it comes to hiring and managing contract employees

How Women Business Owners Reward Their Staff
Women use unique benefits to show employee appreciation.

Compensating Overtime Employees
Here's why one entrepreneur hired on an HR person to take care of overtime pay.


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Embrace Greener Commuting
Reduce your carbon footprint with employee carpool and biking incentives.

Video Games at Work?
Forget the coffee. Companies are setting up break rooms with video games to create a fun office atmosphere and--believe it or not--increase productivity.

Gen Y Myths Debunked
Are young employees really the slackers, whiners and praise-junkies they're made out to be? Here's what the experts have to say.

Keep the Peace in Your Company
Getting your company’s departments to work in harmony is sometimes a battle, but you can keep discord from reigning supreme.

Relating to Younger Employees
Draw in young employees by tuning in to their interests.

Managing Middle Managers
Help valuable middle managers bring out the best in your business.

Help Employees Stay Fit and Healthy
Start a workplace wellness program to encourage your workforce to develop healthy eating and fitness habits.

Win Over Your Employees
If all you want is a little respect, read on.

Ensuring an Ethical Business
Establishing ethics standards makes sense for your bottom line.

Creating Community at Your Office
Your employees are feeling more socially isolated. Should you help?

Office Politics
With an election right around the corner, political discussions among co-workers can lead to heated exchanges—or worse. Here are 5 tips on defusing political passions before they start.

The Importance of Individual Sales Goals
Give your salespeople personalized attention so they perform at their peak.





Getting Your Message Across
These 10 tips will help you touch base with your employees consistently and effectively.

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