In a survey conducted in 2017, 43% of American workers reported that they spent at least some time working remotely. As more employees and organizations embrace the remote working model, it has given way to some unique challenges. Buffer (an organization with 100% remotely working employees), …
Leading Articles and Interviews (category)
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.
4 Ways to Save Time and Money While Recruiting
As your business grows or changes, you will likely need to spend more and more time getting new employees. Recruiting is a necessary part of any business. While we may want to put in a lot of time and effort into finding the ideal candidates, sometimes it can get costly. Here are four tips to help …
Diversity is the Key to a Successful Business
No business can survive without a good workforce. The staff are the engine of the operation and many business owners have discovered that having a diverse workforce is incredibly important and could help a brand to be much more successful. Having people that are different from one another when it …
5 Ways to Communicate with the Next Generation (And They’re Not Millennials)
If you are like most people, you probably have an opinion of "kids these days" — and by kids, we usually mean anyone who doesn't seem like an adult, even if they're 22. When it comes to communicating with these "kids”, many seem at a loss. It's for good reasons too. It's hard to miss their poor eye …
7 Tips for Finding Employees That Fit Your Company Culture
Recruiting is one of the most important processes of your business because, like it or not, employees can often make or break a company. After all, they do play a major role in driving your business’s success and are usually the main touchpoint for your customers. Regardless of the position, …
5 Effective Recruiting Strategies for Small Businesses to Make It Big
From effective candidate management to successful onboarding, every step of your recruitment process matters when it comes to the company’s growth. Small businesses especially, face some unique challenges when it comes to recruiting the right kind of talent suitable for their small …