Building a healthy, happy, productive team is easier when you all work in the same office, but what if you all work remotely? Team building becomes much harder when you rarely see one another. Occasional team building events can bring a team together, but how do you keep that going after the event? …
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.
5 Things to Avoid to Become a Great Product Owner
Facing a high amount of pressure as a Product Owner and slipping up every now and then is fairly normal. Product Owners have to ensure that the development team is on the right track, that customer requirements are being met by your product, and that it adheres to the proposed time frame. If you are …
The “Old Dog, New Tricks” Mentality in Tech Hiring
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 …
7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy
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 …
How to Tell Your Child that Running the Family Business Isn’t Within Reach
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 …
5 Ways to Establish Your Small Business as a Great Place to Work
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 …
