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Nightmare on Main Street: Workers That Can Sap Your Soul

Nightmare on Main Street: Workers That Can Sap Your Soul

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A horror-story employee can turn a high-performing team into zombies. Here's how to recognize this familiar plot line.
December 7, 2012 in Disciplining and Firing
The 'Do Nothing' Approach to Leadership

The 'Do Nothing' Approach to Leadership

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In taking your startup to the next level and becoming the CEO, consider adopting this more unconventional management style.
November 30, 2012 in Business Management
Inside Employee Motivation: Does Money Really Make a Difference?

Inside Employee Motivation: Does Money Really Make a Difference?

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Encouraging the best from your team is more complicated than just paying more than the competition. Here, a look inside what really motivates employees.
November 26, 2012 in Motivation and Retention
Video: Gary Vaynerchuk on Connecting With Employees on a Personal LevelPlay Video

Gary Vaynerchuk on Connecting With Employees on a Personal Level (Video)

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The entrepreneur talks about the power of recognizing workers as individuals.
November 23, 2012 in Motivation and Retention
How to Earn Your Employees' Respect

How to Earn Your Employees' Respect

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Lessons from a CEO who worked his way up through the ranks.
November 21, 2012 in Managing Employees
3 Ways to Make Employee Gifts More Meaningful

3 Ways to Make Employee Gifts More Meaningful

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How to go beyond the typical holiday bonus to reward employees.
November 19, 2012 in Motivation and Retention
Not a Superhero Entrepreneur? You'll Still Need a Sidekick

Not a Superhero Entrepreneur? You'll Still Need a Sidekick

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Business is nothing like comic books or the movies, but having sidekick when the going gets tough can't hurt. Here's how to find the Robin to your Batman.
November 14, 2012 in Starting a Business
4 Ways to Protect Your Office from Cold and Flu Germs

4 Ways to Protect Your Office from Cold and Flu Germs

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Tips on how to make it through cold and flu season as healthy as possible.
November 14, 2012 in Health & Fitness
How Praising Employees Can Help Your Business Thrive

How Praising Employees Can Help Your Business Thrive

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Five appreciation opportunities you can adopt today.
November 14, 2012 in Managing Employees
3 Tools That Can Take the Headaches Out of Hiring and HR

3 Tools That Can Take the Headaches Out of Hiring and HR

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Can't afford to hire an HR manager? These simple online tools can make that job easier.
November 1, 2012 in Apps & Software
How to Foster a Feedback-Friendly Company

How to Foster a Feedback-Friendly Company

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These four tips will make your employees happier and your company more productive.
October 18, 2012 in Managing Employees
Should You Use Personality Testing in Hiring?

Should You Use Personality Testing in Hiring?

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Four factors to consider to use employment personality tests effectively.
October 17, 2012 in Managing Employees
How to Make a Poor Performance Review More Effective

How to Make a Poor Performance Review More Effective

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4 tips for making the task of presenting bad news less painful -- and more productive -- for everyone.
October 10, 2012 in Managing Employees
Stressed Out? You're Not Alone

Stressed Out? You're Not Alone

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A recent survey shows that stress is affecting more than two-thirds of employees. Here are some tips to help make your workplace a little less stressful.
October 9, 2012 in Work/Life Balance
Jack Welch on How to Manage Employees

Jack Welch on How to Manage Employees

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The controversial retired GE CEO Jack Welch discussed his strategies for generous leadership and effective management at the 2012 World Business Forum.
October 5, 2012 in Managing Employees
Inside Richard Branson's Unconventional Business Approach

Inside Richard Branson's Unconventional Business Approach

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The mega-star entrepreneur gave a glimpse inside the Virgin Group's success on the final day of the World Business Forum in New York.
October 5, 2012 in Business Management
3 Secrets of Happy Employees

3 Secrets of Happy Employees

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Master these elements to cultivate a happier workplace and greater productivity.
October 4, 2012 in Managing Employees
3 Things to Consider About Swearing at Work

3 Things to Consider About Swearing at Work

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Is swearing in the office not a big deal, or should you encourage your employees to watch what they say?
September 27, 2012 in Managing Employees
How 'Obamacare' Impacts Young Entrepreneurs

How 'Obamacare' Impacts Young Entrepreneurs

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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.
September 26, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
Why a Star Hire Isn't Your Ticket to Success

Why a Star Hire Isn't Your Ticket to Success

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Too many businesses suffer from 'Magic Person Syndrome' -- waiting for the perfect executive to fix their problems.
September 20, 2012 in Managing Employees
How to Build an Ethical Business Culture

How to Build an Ethical Business Culture

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Three steps to make sure your employees' behavior is above board.
September 19, 2012 in Managing Employees
How to Get Your Employees and Customers to Market for You

How to Get Your Employees and Customers to Market for You

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Two easy-to-implement, on-site marketing tactics that use your best assets: your employees and your customers.
September 18, 2012 in Marketing Ideas
4 Ways to Get New Employees Off on the Right Foot

4 Ways to Get New Employees Off on the Right Foot

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Make the most of a new hire's first weeks with these tips to make them feel productive and welcome.
September 7, 2012 in Managing Employees
4 Ways to Manage the Perils of  'Friend-ployees'

4 Ways to Manage the Perils of 'Friend-ployees'

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How to maintain your authority when you become close with your employees.
August 29, 2012 in Managing Employees
3 Teambuilding Exercises Tailored to Unique Business Challenges

3 Teambuilding Exercises Tailored to Unique Business Challenges

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How three entrepreneurs designed effective--and fun--ways to strengthen their teams.
August 27, 2012 in Managing Employees

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