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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Stacey Hanke | February 21, 2018

These 10 methods help managers elevate their role to leadership.

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Why Offering Paid Leave Is Good for Your Business
By Adam Uzialko | February 16, 2018

It's more of an investment than a simple expense.

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Management Theory of Frederick Taylor
By Sammi Caramela | February 13, 2018

While Taylor's theory could make for more efficient workers, it is not without its flaws.

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I Stopped Apologizing at Work for a Week, and Here's What Happened
By Sammi Caramela | February 12, 2018

If you apologize too often, you could seriously damage your career.

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How to Say 'No' in Business
By Keren Lerner | February 02, 2018

Drawing firm but friendly boundaries leads to greater satisfaction, for you and clients.

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Does Character Matter? The Three C's of Leadership
By Paul Comfort | January 29, 2018

Great leaders possess these characteristics and require them in those they promote.

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Dating in the Workplace: Here's What You Need To Know About Fraternization
By Justin O. Walker | January 22, 2018

Understanding employee fraternization is important for your business. Here's why.

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The 5 Best Supply Chain Management Certifications
By Ed Tittel | January 10, 2018

Learn to drive the retail and manufacturing industries globally.

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Building Critical Thinking Skills to Solve Problems at Work
By Lynette Reed | January 04, 2018

Follow this six-step discussion process to foster critical thinking in your team.

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On the Job: What a Construction Manager Does
By Michael Hayes | December 21, 2017

Learn what it takes to succeed as a construction manager.

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How an Effective Remote Work Culture Can Relieve the Loneliness Epidemic
By Matt Wool | December 20, 2017

Build a positive, nurturing culture for your remote employees.

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Workplace Bullying: What It Looks Like and How to Stop It
By Justin O. Walker | November 29, 2017

Learn what workplace bullying is and how you can create frameworks to prevent it.

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7 Tools to Better Manage Freelancers and Contractors
By Cabe Atwell | November 07, 2017

Make your team of freelancers efficient and productive with these tech tools.

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Navigating Your Team to a Successful IPO and Beyond
By Mike Tuchen | October 11, 2017

Advice from a CEO one year after going public

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Annual Reviews are Out. Performance Management Is In
By Stuart Hearn | October 04, 2017

These are the core elements of an effective performance management system.

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5 Performance Management Practices You Need to Eliminate Today
By Stuart Hearn | September 28, 2017

High employee turnover and low morale are signals it's time to make way for new practices.

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How to Make Performance Appraisals Meaningful and Relevant
By Stuart Hearn | August 19, 2017

Productive discussions with employees

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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Lynette Reed | August 17, 2017

Making the most of a changing work environment

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How to Manage a Location-Independent Marketing Team
By Disha Dinesh | August 16, 2017

Tools and tips for getting the best from your remote workers

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5 Areas Where Attention to Detail Can Create an Effective Organization
By Lynette Reed | August 02, 2017

The little things matter.

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3 Ways to Spot Cultural Cancers in Your Company and Cure Them
By Milind Mehere | June 26, 2017

Most leaders don’t realize there’s a culture problem until it’s too late.

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4 Reasons Your Annual Performance Appraisal is a Huge Waste of Time
By Stuart Hearn | June 13, 2017

The most forward-thinking organizations are unafraid to improve their performance reviews.

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Put the “Pro” in “Productive”: Balancing Traditional & Nontraditional Practices in Workplace Culture
By Jason Richmond | June 09, 2017

Each new generation in our workforce is a catalyst for change in workplace culture.

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Winning a Leadership Turf Battle Before It Begins
By Shawn Overcast | June 06, 2017

New leaders can succeed by using these strategies to keep everyone on the same page.

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Building Your Team: A Guide to Hiring Right
By Karina Fabian | June 05, 2017

Find the best fit who will stick with your construction business.

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5 Movies With Surprisingly Valuable Performance Management Lessons
By Stuart Hearn | May 22, 2017

Sometimes critical management lessons come from the most unlikely of places - including beloved films.

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9 Steps to Set up a Remote Team
By Felix Tarcomnicu | May 11, 2017

Setting up an effective remote team needs time, effort, strategy and execution.

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Solving Team Dysfunction: How to Move Your Team From "Storming" to "Performing"
By Michael Henman | May 06, 2017

You can equip yourself with the skills to make this phase less turbulent for all.

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5 Habits for a High-Performing Team
By Michael Henman | April 06, 2017

Success is attained through the accumulation of many small actions done effectively.