Human Resources
Steve Jobs's Tips for Hiring Your A-Team
BY Jay Elliot
A startup's first 10 employees can determine whether or not it succeeds.
Inside Employee Motivation: Does Money Really Make a Difference?
BY Nadia Goodman
Encouraging the best from your team is more complicated than just paying more than the competition. Here, a look inside what really motivates employees.
Play Video Gary Vaynerchuk on Connecting With Employees on a Personal Level (Video)
BY Laura Lorber
The entrepreneur talks about the power of recognizing workers as individuals.
How to Earn Your Employees' Respect
BY Christopher Hann
Lessons from a CEO who worked his way up through the ranks.
3 Ways to Make Employee Gifts More Meaningful
BY Lisa Evans
How to go beyond the typical holiday bonus to reward employees.
Richard Branson on Inspiring Employees
BY Richard Branson
The billionaire entrepreneur shares his tips on how to ensure your team remains engaged and motivated.
Salary Negotiation Lessons From the NHL Lockout
BY Trevor Turnbull
Five tips to consider about employee pay based on the missteps of the hockey labor dispute.
Make the Firing Process Easier
BY Chris McIntyre
Firing an employee is likely low on your list of favorite tasks. These tips can help make this difficult situation as easy as possible for both you and the employee.
How Praising Employees Can Help Your Business Thrive
BY Gwen Moran
Five appreciation opportunities you can adopt today.
Richard Branson on How to Use Age to Your Advantage
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated businessman on how older entrepreneurs can use their age to their advantage.
5 Ways You Can Be Happier at Work Right Now
BY Lisa Evans
Easy steps you can take to improve your mood and performance.
5 Best Places to Find Qualified Talent
BY Kara Ohngren
Finding the right team for your company culture is one of the most important tasks for entrepreneurs. Here's how to make the most of your search.
How to Take Advantage of Online Training Tools
BY Nancy Mann Jackson
More small businesses are turning to online training. Here's how your team can take advantage of the growing amount of resources.
Shelly Sun on the Burden of Health Care (Opinion)
BY Shelly Sun
No matter who wins in November, our next president must work to get small-business health-care costs under control, writes Shelly Sun, co-founder of the BrightStar Care franchise.
Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on Building an A-List Team
BY Gurbaksh Chahal
In this special 'Ask Entrepreneur' feature, the multimillionaire offers insight on how to hire the right people and create a culture that leads to long-lasting success.
How to Foster a Feedback-Friendly Company
BY Nadia Goodman
These four tips will make your employees happier and your company more productive.
Should You Use Personality Testing in Hiring?
BY Gwen Moran
Four factors to consider to use employment personality tests effectively.
How to Make a Poor Performance Review More Effective
BY Gwen Moran
4 tips for making the task of presenting bad news less painful -- and more productive -- for everyone.
Jack Welch on How to Manage Employees
BY Nadia Goodman
The controversial retired GE CEO Jack Welch discussed his strategies for generous leadership and effective management at the 2012 World Business Forum.
Small-Business Owners Bunker Down Amid a Weak U.S. Economy
BY Catherine Clifford
Business owners are grappling with continued economic uncertainty. One thing is for sure: They are going to hit the polling stations in November.
Play Video Tips for Hiring Your First Employee (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Rich, Happy & Hot's Marie Forleo founder explains how successful business owners hire employees without a human-resources department.
3 Secrets of Happy Employees
BY Gwen Moran
Master these elements to cultivate a happier workplace and greater productivity.
3 Things to Consider About Swearing at Work
BY Gwen Moran
Is swearing in the office not a big deal, or should you encourage your employees to watch what they say?
How 'Obamacare' Impacts Young Entrepreneurs
BY Eric Shapiro
Just because your startup already offers employee-health insurance, doesn't mean you should ignore the new health-care law. Here, we parse the law's particulars that matter to young treps.
Obama, Romney Battle Over Immigration
BY Catherine Clifford
It's a hot-button issue, and the Democrat and Republican candidates divide on the topic of illegal workers. The two come closer over foreign-born entrepreneurs.
Why a Star Hire Isn't Your Ticket to Success
BY David Waxman
Too many businesses suffer from 'Magic Person Syndrome' -- waiting for the perfect executive to fix their problems.Ads by Google
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Using Apps to Connect with Employees
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"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
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Meetup Co-founder
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