Should You Provide Food for Employees?BY Sammi CaramelaThe Business.com community asked how many employees would you need to employ before offering a free lunch. We answered.
A Guide to Small Business Overtime LawsBY Adam C. UzialkoThe laws governing overtime requirements can change, and the penalties for noncompliance can be expensive, so it's important to stay in the know.
How to Stay Productive When Working RemotelyBY Sammi CaramelaThe Business.com community often asks about how to be productive when working from home. Our answer? Follow these tips.
Pets in the Office: What's the Best Policy?BY Sammi CaramelaOffice pets might strike some controversy, but if there's a decent policy in place that accommodates both ends of the argument, you should be able to avoid issues.
5 Tips to Become a More Innovative LeaderBY Nacho De MarcoBecoming an innovative leader can help improve your business tremendously. So what can today's small business owners learn from the past achievements of innovative leaders like Steve Jobs? Read on to find out.
How to Build a Better Leadership TeamBY Ernie BrayAs a business owner or executive, it’s far better to screen job applicants for the following five leadership traits than to hire and then fire managers who prove to be incompetent at leading others.
How to Improve Your Office WorkflowBY Sammi CaramelaAs a leader, it's your job to ensure your company is producing quality work and performing efficiently. Here's how to do it.
5 Effective Ways to Invest in the MiddleBY Rich JohnsonMiddle managers are the least satisfied employee group. Yet they are key to organizational success, bridging senior leaders and strategic goals to the broader workforce. Here are five tips for motivating your middle managers and transforming your workplace culture.
Compassion, Communication and Context: Managing Humans, Not 'Human Capital'BY Gaylyn Sher-JanManaging employees calls for compassion, communication and understanding of context. I share lessons I've learned that show we need to start treating our team members like the individuals they are.
