Business News
This CEO Hires Just 4% of Applicants. Here’s His Unique Hiring Test.
The company received 75,000 job applications for 3,000 open positions.
By Sherin Shibu
Hiring Employees
Thought Leaders
Why I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started
A candidate's minor Zoom problem revealed something far more important than his résumé — and reminded me what business owners are really looking for in today's workplace.
By Gene Marks
Human Resources
4 Moves That Will Give You the Upper Hand in Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
Small and mid-sized businesses often feel like underdogs when competing with big companies for top talent. But with the right benefits strategy, size doesn't have to be a disadvantage.
Human Resources
While Your Competitors Drag Employees Back to the Office, You Can Poach Their Best Talent By Doing This Simple Thing
Smart startups can create a hiring advantage by finding disillusioned talent from major companies returning their employees back to the office.
Thought Leaders
How Strong Leaders Win Trust When Everything Is Going Wrong
Navigating an organizational snafu isn't just about showing you're up to the task — it's about empowering teams with the tools to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Building a Business
You Can’t Do It All Forever. Here’s How to Know When It’s Time to Bring in Outside Help.
Here are three signs that'll tell you it's time to bring in new talent to help grow your business.
By Mike Feazel
Business News
How AI is Changing Small Business Hiring in 2026
LinkedIn Hiring Pro, an AI agent for small business hirers, is leveling the playing field for small businesses and helping them find the right talent faster.
Thought Leaders
Skipping Background Checks Is a Risk No Founder Can Afford. Here’s the Threat You Might Not See Coming.
Learn how to establish an effective, compliant background check program to safeguard your company's future.
By Ben Walker
Building a Business
Employee Perk Programs Matter More Than Ever and Most Companies Get This Part Wrong
Burnout rises and job loyalty shrinks, shifting perks from "nice-to-have" to a much-needed core culture strategy. Roll perks out effectively, without the headaches.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
College Graduates Lack This One Specific Skill Your Business Needs — Here’s How to Get It Anyway
Most graduates are told not to use AI, then show up to jobs built around it, and it's on founders to close that gap before it drags the business down.
Building a Business
Don’t Rely on Instinct to Make Hiring Decisions — Use This Smart Strategy Instead
Here's the data-driven hiring playbook every business owner needs.
Business News
Founders Are ‘Generally Absymal’ at Hiring — But Can Take 6 Steps to Be Better
Founders are typically not great at interviewing people. But our four decades of data show the steps they can take to make the perfect hire.
Building a Business
I’m a Serial Entrepreneur With a Counterintuitive Hiring Strategy That Works
You won't get this advice in a business textbook, but it's served me well.
Building a Business
My Hiring Playbook Was Broken — Here Are 5 Traits I Now Prioritize Above All Else
Here are the five soft skills I now prioritize above technical credentials and how to actually evaluate them when hiring.
By Charles Sims
Human Resources
Before You Hire International Employees, Run This 5-Point Audit (It Could Save Your Company)
Many companies rush into outsourcing without a real strategy and pay the price later. Before you sign a contract, run this audit to ensure you're set up for success from the start.
Human Resources
The Talent Drought Is Just Beginning. Here’s How Smart Leaders Are Getting Ahead.
Local-only hiring is a losing game. Here's why global talent is the only real solution to the demographic and workplace transformations reshaping our world.
Thought Leaders
What a Company With Near-Zero Turnover Taught Me About Building Culture That Lasts
The best leaders know customer service isn't a department, it's a culture. I saw one company prove it beyond question, and it reaffirmed everything I believe about real leadership.
By Scott Deming
Human Resources
Job-Hugging Is Replacing Quiet Quitting. You Should Make 3 Moves to Get Ahead.
The latest workplace trend won't damage your career if you use it to your advantage.
By Amanda Breen
Human Resources
3 Reasons Why a Hiring Pause Is the Best Time to Recruit Top Talent
Navigating an uncertain economy requires a strategic approach to talent acquisition — smart founders know that staying engaged with top candidates is the key to building a resilient team.
Building a Business
5 Red Flags That Should Eliminate a Job Candidate — and 5 Green Flags That Mean ‘Hire Now’
Here's a cheat sheet for leaders who can't afford to get hiring wrong.
By Roy Dekel
Human Resources
5 Rules for Hiring When Great Job Candidates Are Scarce
Hiring in a tight market? Don't rush to fill the role — do this instead.
Business News
AI Is Wiping Out Entry-Level Jobs — Here’s How to Safeguard Your Talent Pipeline
As AI automates entry-level roles, business leaders are left with critical choices. Should you hire for AI expertise, a human touch or a combination of the two?
Thought Leaders
Retention Isn’t an HR or Employee Issue — It’s the Leadership Test You Take Every Day
It's a leader's job to build a team that people want to be part of and stay part of.
Business Model
I Built a Strong Company That Operates Without Me — These Are 8 Ways I Accelerated Team Trust
These rules drive value, so I have time to drive my RV.
By Scott Snider
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Spot and Capture the Best Talent Before Your Competitors Do
How top leaders scout beyond the obvious, tap into new motivators and move decisively to land game-changing hires before the competition even knows they exist.
By Roy Dekel
Building a Business
5 Benefits of Scaling Your Startup With Offshore Employees
Going global isn't just smart — it's survival.
By Roy Dekel
Human Resources
How to Ignite Commitment and Retain Top Talent in Today’s Modern Workplace
Join us for this free webinar and learn the essential factors that drive employees to join, stay, and thrive at work.