Human Resources
The 4 Pillars of Employee Appreciation
People want respect, not pastries.
By Ben Erwin
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Thought Leaders
5 Benefits All Startups Should Offer in 2020
To compete for the best talent, get creative with compensation packages.
Business News
10 Powerful Women Leaders of HR Share Their Most Effective Strategies to Retain Great Employees
'Don't leave the newbie hanging after they show up,' says Rachel Book of Fidelity Investments. 'Check in often, and ensure they can bring their real self to the office.'
By Kage Spatz
Human Resources
Want a Killer Culture Like the Top Tech Firms? Start Some Company Rituals.
If your workplace culture isn't alive with positive rituals, you may be losing top talent and street cred.
Entrepreneurs
When Hustling Is Harmful: How to Save Your Employees From Burnout
Sure, you want your employees to work hard, but what happens when they buy into the mentality of grinding until they drop? Rather than laud your team's workaholics, promote balance to get better -- not more -- work.
Human Resources
How to Solve the Good Person, Wrong Seat Problem
If you have a highly skilled but low performing employee, before you let them go, think about where they might fit better in your organization.
By JT McCormick
Human Resources
Is Your Parental Leave Policy Driving Away Top Talent?
Small businesses that don't accommodate families will lose talent to larger companies that do.
By Lena Requist
Human Resources
4 Ways to Put Your Employees on a Fast Track Out the Door
If you want to keep those hard-working, loyal employees of yours, here are 4 behaviors to avoid.
By Mark Chussil
Human Resources
Avoid Elon Musk-Style Firing Sprees by Having Hard Conversations Sooner
Confronting employees who misbehave is never fun (or easy), but company leaders can't afford to ignore bad behavior until it creates larger issues.
Building a Business
Positive Publicity Boosts Your Startup’s Chance for Success
Investors, customers, even employees become enthusiastic when your company garners visibility in the media. And it doesn't take an expensive PR firm to get it, either.
By Brian Jones
Thought Leaders
3 Ways Authentic Leaders Inspire and Retain Employees
People don't want work-fueled robots guiding their companies.
By Curt Cronin
Entrepreneurs
Investing in Your People Is Investing in the Future of Your Business
Cultivate human capital carefully with thoughtful approaches to wellness, open communication and ties to the larger community.
Human Resources
5 Tips to Make Your Employees Feel Appreciated
For entrepreneurs looking to add a fresh face, post-holiday turnover can be a blessing. But for the rest, it's a challenge that comes at precisely the wrong time.
By Rashan Dixon
Human Resources
Losing Employees to Competitors? Modern Workspaces Can Help You Keep Them.
Employees want tech in the office -- here's how to give it to them.
Human Resources
Losing Employees to Clients or Competitors? Culture Is the Secret to Retaining Them.
Smart companies recruit and retain top talent by using these four culture-related strategies.
Human Resources
Is Your Workaholic Behavior Hurting Your Team? The Answer Is Yes.
Workaholics die younger, get sick more often and are less productive than people with healthy work-life balance.
By John Rampton
Human Resources
When Is It Time to Fire an Employee?
Use these three tests to decide if it's time to terminate a staffer.
Human Resources
Is That Holiday Party Really Worth It?
No, it's not. There's a lot of better ways to spend that money in the spirit of the holiday.
By Gene Marks
Human Resources
Thinking of Taking Your Marketing In-House? Think Again.
How you outsource your services can have a major impact on your marketing department and your entire company, so educate yourself about the pros and cons.
By Adam Arkfeld
Human Resources
Reduce Turnover of Hourly Workers With These 6 Tips
Employee turnover can be costly for businesses that rely on hourly workers.
By Desmond Lim
Human Resources
In Today’s Tight Labor Market, You Can’t Afford to Have Unhappy Employees
Here are three ways to attract and keep happy small-business employees.
Human Resources
You Stand to Lose Half Your Top Talent. Here’s How to Stop Those People From Leaving.
Money plays a smaller role than you think.
Human Resources
Hiring Veterans Is Smart Strategy but These 3 factors Drive Them Away
Two-thirds of veterans leave their first post-military job within two years.
Human Resources
11 Proven Ways Young Entrepreneurs Can Retain Employees
Everybody conducts exit interviews but a better retention strategy includes asking people why they stay.
By Deep Patel
Human Resources
The Best Founders Are Already Planning How to Thank Their People During the Holiday Season
Show your appreciation to everyone who is helping you build your company.
By John Rampton
Human Resources
Most of These 9 Ways to Keep Your Best Employees Don’t Cost Anything
The best employees truly desire self-improvement.