When it comes to running a small business, leadership is of the utmost importance. Employees look to you for guidance and to set the tone for your company. Learn more about what it means to be an effective leader with the articles in this section, which cover topics such as employee management, hiring and firing, and team building.
When it comes to tech hiring, there’s a tendency to disregard the value of experience. Tech is forward facing; experience looks back. We all know the adage: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This adage is one entrenched in the mainstream tech hiring mentality. The unfortunate result is discrimination against older developers. Worse, this mentality isn’t just damaging to … [Read more...]
Finding and hiring the right people is essential for running a successful business. It does not matter what industry you are involved in or how big or small your organization is this is the case. So, you need to retain the good people you find, which means you have to do everything you can to keep your staff happy. Here are a few easy ways to do exactly that. Set Up a Staff … [Read more...]
Besides sleeping, work is where we spend the vast majority of our time. Huffington Post estimates about 25 percent of our lives are spent working. That makes sense -- we need money to live. We also gain a sense of accomplishment through work. However, once the day is done, what we really want to do is spend time with the people we love. That is what makes a family business … [Read more...]
As a business grows, in terms of physical location, number of workers, or profit earned, it can be difficult to maintain personal and meaningful connections with each of your employees. The daily operations of business tend to become less personal and more business-centric as your company increases in scale. If you take these 5 steps towards establishing your small business … [Read more...]
In terms of difficulty, one of the most underrated aspects of running a business is hiring. While an employer is obligated to guide their employees to achieve the desired results, they need to start with finding people who are capable and motivated. Potential employees should scout out a business like yours and be thrilled at the prospect of joining your team. These five tips … [Read more...]
Though employees often dread meetings, leaders know that meetings are essential for progress. Meetings are important platforms for aligning as a team, problem solving, and making collective decisions and resolutions. Why do so many employees dread meetings? When certain aspects of meeting planning, execution, and follow-up are overlooked, meetings waste time and create more … [Read more...]
Women have made, and are still making, amazing strides in the workplace--and in different industries, from fashion, to science, technology, and business. But it was not always like this. There were darker ages when women in the workplace were not accorded their due respect, or even basic rights, as compared to their male counterparts. They received lower wages despite doing the … [Read more...]
We live in a very turbulent digitized information age. Employees are tasked with many responsibilities and strict time restrictions. Meeting deadlines is imperative for any business to succeed and come out on top in this competitive global market. This constant and perpetual race can leave people feeling exhausted. Hard work and effort can burn employees out which, in turn, … [Read more...]
One of the biggest misconceptions of the business world is the idea that office focus is somehow an individual issue for each employee to handle on their own. Sure, some people are more easily distracted than others, but suggesting that outside influences have no say in this matter is simply preposterous. Of course, as an entrepreneur, you have a direct influence over this … [Read more...]
In the world of business, distance learning remains an effective form of higher education. In fact, it continues to establish a great reputation in terms of quality graduates, especially those with MBA degrees. Online education may be new to some, but it’s growing popularity cannot be ignored. Many professionals are hoping to advance their careers but find it hard to manage … [Read more...]
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