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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting from Within
By Adam Toren | September 23, 2015

Are you looking to hire? Research shows that internal promotions might be a better route. Here's how to identify the employees to promote.

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10 Successful Businesses You Didn't Know Were Run by Women
By business.com editorial staff | September 22, 2015

There are 9.9 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These companies bring in an impressive revenue of $233.2 billion.

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Can You Hear Me Now? Tips and Tools for Successful Virtual Meetings
By Clair Jones | September 21, 2015

Streamline Your Online Meeting Process and Deal With Technological Hiccups Gracefully

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Applicant, Beware! The 10 Biggest Lies Headhunters Tell You
By Suzanne Lucas | September 16, 2015

Headhunters stand to make a pretty penny off of getting you hired, so they try all sorts of tactics to get you excited. Watch for these 10!

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Need to Motivate Employees? It Might Be Time to Shift Your Management
By Larry Alton | September 08, 2015

From Organizational Structure to Individual Management, Your Employees Need More

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Help Me Help You: How to Best Deliver Constructive Criticism
By business.com editorial staff | September 03, 2015

A tough part of being management means delivering some not-so-welcome feedback. Here's how to do it with care and positivity.

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A Not-So-Sneaky Way to Get Employees to Work More
By business.com editorial staff | September 01, 2015

Want your employees to put in more time on the job and be more productive? Have them set their own hours.

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Investing in Company Culture: Travel and Tour Operators for Team Building
By business.com editorial staff | August 31, 2015

When it comes to team building, most companies follow one of these methods: do nothing and hope for the best, schedule team building events in-house or go all out and plan an out of the office team...

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5 Really Good Reasons You Should Re-Think Your Open Door Policy
By Matthew Toren | August 26, 2015

An open-door policy is great in theory, but could it be killing your productivity?

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Super Sneaky Recruiting Tips You've Never Considered
By Sarah Landrum | August 20, 2015

Looking for your next star performer? Try these cunning ways to track down the people you want and have them accept your job offer.

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C'mon Get Happy: Building an Employee-Centric Environment to Boost Morale and Productivity
By Amy Blackburn | August 19, 2015

Camaraderie with peers—not money—is the No. 1 reason employees will go the extra mile at work. Here’s how to get the best from your team.

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Forget Entrepreneurs: Key Strategies For Cultivating Intrapreneurs On Your Team
By Matthew Toren | August 18, 2015

Only 7% of Us Are Entrepreneurs, But "Internal Entrepreneurialism" Is Growing

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Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented Employees
By Jordan Bradley | August 13, 2015

Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

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We're In This Together: Effective Practices To Maintain Office Harmony and Reduce Workplace Drama
By Adam Toren | August 12, 2015

Adding a range of personalities with workplace stress can equal a hostile environment, however, there are ways to combat this issue

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5 Ways To Make Work From Home Options That Work For Your Business
By Matthew Toren | August 11, 2015

Although not all positions are able to work remotely, flexible schedules and working from home can save your business money in the long run.

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Hiring Sales Staff? 15 Must-Ask Interview Questions
By business.com editorial staff | August 05, 2015

It takes a lot of special skill to be a successful salesperson. Here are 15 must-ask questions when hiring for this integral role.

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Real Talk: Could Your Coworker Be Violent?
By Robert Siciliano | July 29, 2015

Ever read of a shooting at a workplace, and coworkers of the deranged gunman said things like, “I never saw this coming,” or, “He’s the last person I’d ever think would snap”?

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Moving On Up: How to Make Sure You're Relocating the Right Employee
By Suzanne Lucas | July 15, 2015

Relocation is a difficult process for both the employee and the employer, but it doesn't have to be if you follow these steps.

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How a Good Work Atmosphere Leads to More Success
By Jeffrey Fermin | July 13, 2015

Creating a Better Work Environment to See More Revenue

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To File or Not to File: A Business Insurance Claim
By Arthur Murray | July 10, 2015

A small business owner purchases commercial insurance so that he or she can file a claim if something goes wrong at the venture.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By business.com editorial staff | July 01, 2015

Yes, but Tooting Your Own Horn is an Art Form

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It's Not All Paperwork: How Does HR Really Spend Their Time?
By Ian Burke | June 26, 2015

From recruiting to management, the Human Resources department drives business.

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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Sarah Landrum | June 24, 2015

Four important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.

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Why It's Time To Change Your Company's Dress Code
By Suzanne Lucas | June 22, 2015

Dress Codes Do Not Dictate Skill in 2015

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What Is the Number One Trait That Makes For Employee Satisfaction?
By Amy Blackburn | June 18, 2015

Plus, four more that matter—A lot