Human Resources
When Are Pay-to-Stay Bonuses a Good Idea?
Cisco's deal to acquire Sourcefire includes retention bonuses for key executives. Is it worth paying your top employees to stay?
By Gwen Moran
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Business Operations & Logistics
D.C. Moves to Hike Minimum Wage for Big-Box Retail Employees Despite Wal-Mart Opposition
Business Operations & Logistics
Small-Business Health-Care Exchanges May Be Delayed
The health-insurance exchanges due out in October may not be ready on schedule, according to Congress's watchdog.
Building a Business
Are the Days of Hiring Unpaid Interns Numbered?
A recent court ruling in favor of two former 20th Century Fox interns could set a precedent for other industries.
By Kevin Allen
Building a Business
Solving Problems With Your Partner and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
From managing your co-founder to using the Coke bottle as packaging inspiration, here's a look at this week's best business advice.
Thought Leaders
The Salary Dilemma: Should You Be Open About Employee Pay?
Deciding whether to be transparent about employee compensation can be tricky. But if your office gets talking, the choice is out of your hands. Here are three ways to handle the issue with care.
By Victor Cheng
Business Accounting
What Employee Stock Ownership Plans Mean For Entrepreneurs
Partial ownership of your business is one way to reward employees. A new bill proposed in Senate this week encourages such employee stock ownership plans. Here are the pros and cons for your business.
By Ryan Himmel
Building a Business
Small Companies, Big Hearts: Leading Social Entrepreneurs
The social and environmental business-practice certifier, B Lab, released its annual list of companies leading the pack of do-gooders today.
Building a Business
New York City to Require Employers to Give Paid Sick Leave
After a contentious back and forth, the Gotham City is on the verge of passing legislation mandating paid time off for employees that are not healthy.
Building a Business
Small-Business Owners Still Confused About Health-Care Reform
A survey released Thursday shows entrepreneurs are struggling to understand how they need to prepare for Obamacare and are afraid of what it will cost.
Building a Business
How to Take Advantage of an Economic Upswing
Business owners have become experts at dealing with a down economy. But how do you take advantage of the growing economy to put your business ahead of the curve?
By Jeff Wuorio
Human Resources
Fast-Food Workers Protest for Higher Pay, Unionization
Whether the walk-off in New York this week will have impact remains to be seen, but the dispute is continuing to echo on social media.
Entrepreneurs
Salary Negotiation Lessons From the NHL Lockout
Five tips to consider about employee pay based on the missteps of the hockey labor dispute.
Building a Business
How to Attract — And Retain — Staff When You Can’t Pay Big Bucks
Here are the basics every entrepreneur needs to know about creating an employee benefits package.
Building a Business
Top Overtime Traps for Business Owners
As a business owner, you often look for ways to bootstrap or ask employees to go above and beyond. But overlooking overtime could land you in a heap of trouble.
Building a Business
How ‘Working Spouse’ Rules Can Save a Company Money — And Headaches
Employers can save money by creating 'working-spouse carve-outs' encouraging employees to use their spouse's health-insurance plans.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
Determining Employee Compensation
Take these 5 factors into consideration when putting together a compensation plan for your employees.
By Pam Newman