Employee retention
BY Randy Myers
Your top employee may not be a member of your family, but is almost certainly a key to your company's success. Are you doing enough to keep him or her happy?
Richard Branson on Keeping Your Most Valued Employees Happy
BY Richard Branson
Finding top talent is hard enough, but keeping driven employees satisfied so they stay at your company has its own challenges. Virgin's CEO offers insight on how to please your most valued hires.
Be Curious Like Steve Jobs and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from adopting Steve Jobs' curiosity to protecting yourself from the bird flu.
Small Companies, Big Hearts: Leading Social Entrepreneurs
BY Catherine Clifford
The social and environmental business-practice certifier, B Lab, released its annual list of companies leading the pack of do-gooders today.
Can NYC Keep Its Startup Prowess? A New Report Shines Doubt
BY Andrea Huspeni
With New York City's talent pool in possible jeopardy, entrepreneurs may soon reconsider Silicon Alley as a startup destination.
Why Your Startup Should Celebrate March Madness
BY Keith Petri
To build a strong company and attract employees who want to work with you, taking time to bond or just yell at the TV screen is a must.
The Secrets Behind a Satisfied Franchise Staff
BY Jason Daley
Employee retention is a key component to any healthy franchise operation. We spoke to company owners and employment experts who have learned the secrets behind worker longevity and the long-term business success that comes with it.
Richard Branson on Inspiring Employees
BY Richard Branson
The billionaire entrepreneur shares his tips on how to ensure your team remains engaged and motivated.
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.
Need Help Retaining Employees? Some Apps for That
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Social media-style programs give workers public kudos when they go above and beyond. Consider these employee rewards-and-recognition apps.
How to Attract -- And Retain -- Staff When You Can't Pay Big Bucks
BY Paula Andruss
Here are the basics every entrepreneur needs to know about creating an employee benefits package.
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
10 Gifts Entrepreneurs Can Give to Staffers
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Not sure what to buy for your hard working employees this holiday season? Check out these suggestions.
The Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover
BY Gwen Moran
A revolving door of workers can take a toll on your company in surprising ways. Here are four that you might not notice.
How Betterworks Is Helping Startups Perk Up Their Perks
BY Jennifer Wang
This Santa Monica, Calif.-based service boosts benefits for strapped startups. Plus, a look at game changers in the startup business-to-business space.
The Business of Better Benefits
BY Gwen Moran
Providing a first-rate benefits package for employees can be an important part of the recruitment and retention puzzle, especially for small businesses
Finding Success by Putting Company Culture First
BY Diana Ransom
As the economy recovers, will your employees want to stick around? Learn from the examples set by Patagonia, Google and Zappos.



