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True Team Spirit: How to Take Better Care of Your Coworkers
By Victoria Heckstall | April 15, 2016

Do you want your office life to be more pleasant? If so, give this article a read to find out how to take better care of your coworkers.

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A New Hunting Ground: The Changing Face of Job Searches
By Janice Chaka | April 13, 2016

Businesses need to realize that people don't search for jobs the same way that they used to, and how this affects the talent that applies.

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Do Nice Businesses Finish First? The Perils of a Toxic Culture
By Robert Glazer | April 13, 2016

Even a company with a good product in a high-growth industry cannot achieve success if leadership creates a toxic company culture.

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Follow the Leader: 7 Employee Motivation and Retention Strategies Used by Tech Giants
By Michael Rogers | April 07, 2016

The goal of every motivation and retention strategy is to keep the valuable employees of a company from leaving for the competition.

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Divorce Is a Business Threat: Protecting Your Company With a Prenup
By Erik Episcopo | April 01, 2016

Discussing whether your business should be separate or marital property with your partner may not be romantic, but is absolutely necessary.

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Recruiting the Best Talent: Tips and Tricks for Finding "The One"
By Rick Riddle | April 01, 2016

If you want to know how to convince the top talent to join your team here are several tips and tricks you should consider.

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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Simon Brisk | March 24, 2016

The truth about workplace accidents, how to avoid them, and what to do if they happen.

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Communication Styles: How to Mentor the Introverts in Your Organization
By Janice Chaka | March 23, 2016

Just because someone isn’t a loud, confident person, it doesn’t mean that they cannot bring something positive to your business.

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Time Is Money: The 10 Best Time Tracking Tools for Freelancers
By James Richman | March 16, 2016

The traditional model of employment, including the good, old-fashioned nine-to-five office job, are coming under fire.

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The Rise of Toxic Leaders And What We Can Do About It
By Ray Williams | March 15, 2016

Toxic leaders are on the rise in our organizations. Effective strategies need to be put in place to fix the problem. Here's what to do about

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The C-Suite Responds: Are Piercings & Tattoos in the Workplace Still Taboo?
By Suzanne Lucas | March 09, 2016

If you ever want to get a job, you can't have tattoos or piercings, right?

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Plan, Prepare, Conquer: How to Handle Leave of Absences Without Stressing Your Staff
By Suzanne Lucas | March 07, 2016

The last thing you want is to send your remaining staff out on stress leave because of extra work. Here are ways handle leaves of absences.

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Land of Opportunity: Top 7 Visas for Foreign Professionals
By Shilpa Malik | March 03, 2016

Looking to hire foreign talent? This article will take a look at seven of the best visas for foreign professionals to enter the U.S.

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Following In Zappos Footsteps: Is it Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | March 01, 2016

Experts agree that the self-management aspect of Holacracy lends itself better to small companies or start-ups rather than large companies.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides to Being the Boss
By Suzanne Lucas | February 29, 2016

Being the boss can be super hard. There's a reason managers get paid more than individual contributors. Here are the downsides.

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Pets In the Workplace: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
By Kim Tracy Prince | February 29, 2016

Some cool companies allow dogs, cats, birds, & even turtles and lizards in the office. But not all businesses can host animal team members.

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An HR Manager Reveals: Why I Threw Out Your Résumé
By Suzanne Lucas | February 25, 2016

Want to know why you didn't get called for that job? HR manager reveals why some resumes get thrown out.

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Generations Divided: Making the Differences Between Gen-X and the Millennials Work for Your Business
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 20, 2016

Understanding the differences between Gen-X and Millennials will help you hire better.

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Big Data, Big Problem: Coping With Shortage of Talent in Data Analysis
By business.com editorial staff | February 19, 2016

Forty percent of companies are struggling to find and retain data analytics talent, and the picture is starting to look even more bleak.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Larry Alton | February 18, 2016

If you’re currently operating within the constraints of a small budget, you’ll have to get creative when hiring new employees.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management and Reviews
By business.com editorial staff | February 17, 2016

More big name organizations scrapped traditional performance appraisals and it’s expected that significant changes will continue in 2016.

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Room for Improvement: How to Build a Better Performance Review System
By business.com editorial staff | February 12, 2016

The traditional annual performance review is outdated for today’s knowledge workers. Here's what you should do instead.

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Leading by Bad Example: Famous Leaders You Want to be Nothing Like
By business.com editorial staff | February 09, 2016

Some people lead by example — bad example.

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Double Duty for Jack Dorsey: Is It Possible to Successfully Run Two Companies?
By Tom Ireland | February 03, 2016

Twitter took a gamble on Jack Dorsey's return. Has it paid off? A look at how Dorsey has handled being a CEO twice over.

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Implementing ERP Solutions: Get Your Employees Excited About the Change
By Aaron Continelli | February 03, 2016

Change is hard. Get employees excited about ERP system implementation with the following tactics. Your work is about to get streamlined!