We often conceptualize creativity and innovation as a solitary endeavor: a genius sitting alone in a room somewhere, crafting a masterpiece. Too often, we think innovation comes from the brain of a single (super)human—and that the ability to innovate is therefore an inherent capability that the rest …
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.
Mistakes Employers Make and How to Correct Them
Whether you are a start-up or an established business, the success of your business highly depends on how you treat your employees. Favorable working conditions translate to high employee productivity, which later turns to higher profits for your business. The workplace is known to be a strict and …
Overtime Poses Problems for Employees
It is common to see people working late in the office, even after the end of the official workday. There are many reasons for working overtime, such as rapidly approaching deadlines or the piling up of work. Employers often ask their subordinates or employees to stay late in the office to finish up …
How to Ward Off Emotional Vampires
Emotional vampires are lurking everywhere and can wear many different disguises -- from to needy relatives to complaining co-workers to intimidating acquaintances. They can be of either gender and they invariably zap your energy and leave you feeling depressed and depleted. To keep them at bay, …
Secrets to Improve Collaboration in Remote Teams
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), …
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 …
