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Tabatha's Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Business Culture
BY Carol Tice
The Bravo show about a brutally frank salon consultant has a lot to teach business owners from all fields.
Want the Right Stuff? Start With Your Help-Wanted Ad
BY Katherine Graham-Leviss
A top-performing team starts with writing a thorough and accurate job description. Consider these five tips.
When Facebook's 'Like' Pushes the Wrong Button with Employers
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Clicking the 'Like' button on a business, brand, organization or person's official Facebook Page may be grounds for dismissal.
Think It's OK to Ask for Employees' Facebook Logins? Think Again
BY Mikal E. Belicove
State and federal legislation aimed at protecting freedom of speech is catching up with social media and employers.
How Top Employers Say 'We Love Moms'
BY Marcus Erb
More women are working outside the home than ever. If you're looking for ways to retain top talent, consider these ideas for supporting working moms.
A Lie-Detector Test for Resumes
BY Brian Patrick Eha
In a tough economy, job seekers can be tempted to fudge facts or outright lie on their resumes. Here's how to catch them in the act.
9 Ideas for Health-Care Reform
BY Carol Tice
Our blogger says that the state discount pools for small businesses planned under the health-care reform seems like the most immediate way, among the myriad alternatives under consideration, to save business owners money.
Small Business Hiring Slows, But Still Adding More Jobs Than Large Companies
BY Catherine Clifford
While revenues rise among small businesses, the latest payroll numbers show the smallest increase in hiring in seven months.
Hackathon Hiring: How to Scout for Coders with Confidence
BY Jonathan Blum
Some advice to help you mingle with and recruit coders for your growing team.
What I Learned About Great Meetings from Steve Jobs
BY Ken Segall
One principle that is key to Apple's success is keeping meetings small and attended by the smartest people.
What an End to the Health-Care Law Could Mean for Small Business
BY Scott Shane
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act won't be known until June, but here are some of the potential effects small-business owners might want to consider now.
Can't Afford Employee Training Programs? Think Again
BY Toddi Gutner
To attract and retain great employees, Fortune 1000 companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year on training. Small businesses can't afford not to compete.
Gas Prices, Health-Care Law Keep Small Businesses from Hiring
BY Catherine Clifford
While small-business owners are feeling slightly more optimistic about the economy, they aren't creating jobs, according to a new survey.
Play Video Hiring on a Shoestring (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Ray Madronio needed help when he started Local Bigwig, a short-term housing company, but lacked the budget for staff. Here's what he did, plus more hiring tips.
Accounting Software Giant Intuit Offers Health-Care, 401(k) Services
BY Jonathan Blum
The maker of popular accounting tool QuickBooks has expanded its services into the world of employee benefits.
Time to Hire?... Maybe Not So Fast
BY Catherine Clifford
Even as the pace of hiring eases, small businesses continue to haul the job train along. Is your business hiring?
How to Build a Brilliant Team
BY Katherine Duncan
A Dale Carnegie top executive reveals who you need and where to find them.
The Five Things Employees Really Want
BY Carol Tice
The recent 'Undercover Boss' episode on Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen showed exactly what workers really want from their employer. Here's a hint: It's not a raise.
Seven Ways to Get Your Unmotivated Workers Off Their Butts
BY Carol Tice
Here are some tips for getting workers fired up and raring to achieve your company's goals.
The Risks of Betting on Sports in Your Office
BY Gwen Moran
Here's how office pools may earn your company a major-league penalty.
Finding the Jeremy Lin on Your Team
BY Brad Crescenzo
The basketball dynamo may have captured the nation's attention, but he's also giving business owners a vital lesson in how to unlock a team's hidden talent.
Seven Ways to Kill Your Meetings and Unleash Productivity
BY Carol Tice
Despite studies showing that meetings are a colossal waste of time, they remain common. Here's how to collaborate while cutting back on meetings.
A New Tool to Compare Health-Care Plans
BY Gwen Moran
A look at how small-business owners can more easily research information on health insurance options.
Play Video The Best Ways to Praise Your Employees (Video)
Praise in the workplace can be a powerful motivator. The Esquire Guy teaches us how to do it right. Hint: No bear hugs.
The Power of Praise in Business -- and How to Do it Right
BY Ross McCammon
The Esquire guy gives a nod to the power of praise in the workplace -- and makes it clear there are lessons to be learned in both giving and receiving the proverbial pat on the back
Tips for Hiring the Best Employees
BY Jon Burgstone and Bill Murphy Jr.
Follow these suggestions to simplify the interviewing process and help make sure it turns up the best candidates.Ads by Google
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