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13 Ways to Attract a More Diverse Candidate Base
By Scott Gerber | May 29, 2015

A diverse team is a strong team. Here are 13 tactics to ensure you are attracting and recruiting all types of candidates.

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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Robyn Melhuish | May 27, 2015

The job search is a game, and everyone approaches it with a different strategy, and gender can impact the search in ways you don't realize.

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The Most Common Workplace Issues and How to Deal With Them
By Tamar Weinberg | May 18, 2015

Here’s how to tackle the most common workplace issues that may arise and how to come out swinging like a pro.

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6 Characteristics of a Dynamic Entrepreneur
By John Moyer | May 15, 2015

Do you possess the qualities that make an entrepreneur successful in today's business world? These are the 6 top characteristics.

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What Does Your Leadership Style Say About You?
By Derek Matthews, Ph.D. | April 15, 2015

The ability to be a flexible leader is an extremely valuable skill in a manager. Which of the 6 leadership styles do you identify with?

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Reinventing Performance Management: A Deloitte Case Study
By Ott Jõgi | April 13, 2015

A changing business landscape means annual performance reviews aren't going to cut it. Here's how you reinvent performance management.

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Hiring the Hero: 9 Traits to Look For in Successful Candidates
By Andreina Woodworth | April 08, 2015

How do you find an all-star employee? Here's what to look for in a candidate that will not only fit the skill set, but drive success.

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14 Tools to Measure Employee Performance
By Scott Gerber | March 25, 2015

YEC explains apps are most effective for monitoring employee engagement.

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Be Like Google: Utilizing OKR Software to Get Results
By Külli Koort | March 05, 2015

If you want to align your team to work towards objectives like Google, OKR software is here to help. Here are the top 5 solutions.

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“Sleeping” Your Way to the Top: 5 Ways Hypnosis Can Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder
By John Moyer | February 16, 2015

You are now getting sleepy... very, very sleepy. Find out how hypnosis can help you climb the corporate ladder.

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Protect Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself: Business Insurance for B2B Manufacturers
By Hannah Corbett | February 12, 2015

Imagine your manufacturing plant falls victim to a arson attack damaging everything... and you don't have business insurance. Now what?

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The Shocking Truth: Why Every Company Is a Technology Company
By Tirrell Payton | January 14, 2015

Crossover between consumer and business technology has changed the landscape of how businesses define themselves.

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9 Most Effective Apps for Internal Communication
By Scott Gerber | January 09, 2015

We asked 9 entrepreneurs from the YEC what they rely on the most for communication among team members, here's what they said.

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What Your Wheels Say: The Top 10 Cars for CEOs
By Andy Bach | January 07, 2015

These ten cars say plenty more than who's the boss. What your car choice says about you. Does your ride match up?

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11 Ways to Retain and Attract Quality Developers
By Tim Sorweid | November 03, 2014

The key to an effective and engaged development team is your ability to keep them happy and motivated. Here are the top ways to do that.

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10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Under 40
By Shayna Marks | July 25, 2014

These 10 inspiring entrepreneurs are all under 40 and have already made millions (if not billions). Take notes from these young startup...

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How the World's Top CEOs Manage Their Time
By business.com editorial staff | July 11, 2014

See how the world's most successful CEOs manage their time with these six essential time management tactics- so that you can manage your...

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Trends in Time & Attendance Systems
By business.com editorial staff | June 23, 2014

Plus Types, Costs and a Glossary

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How Did Dropbox Become Successful? Find Out.
By Market Expert | May 27, 2014

It's best to learn from other startup's mistakes. Learn how Dropbox CEO Drew Houston made mistakes and bounced back to success.

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Are Technical Skills More Important than Leadership Qualities?
By Scott Gerber | May 13, 2014

In today's digital landscape, a strong entrepreneur needs both technical skills and leadership qualities. 14 entrepreneurs explain which...

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12 Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs
By Scott Gerber | April 08, 2014

Entrepreneurs are busy. Here are 12 lesser-known (yet highly effective) productivity tips from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

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13 Techniques for Becoming a Brilliant Conversationalist
By Scott Gerber | March 21, 2014

Networking is great, but there are ways to improve your networking and conversation skills. Here are 13 ways to better your conversation...