Employee Training

If any of these four conditions apply to you, it's time to find a new career

Setting goals can improve business performance. It only works when you set the right goals. Too many people focus on what's not working and their weaknesses. I think that's a bad idea. I...

Hiring the wrong person can be disastrous, and it's not an uncommon mistake to make. But you can take measures to avoid bringing a bad seed on board.

Your customer experience strategy needs the active support of all departments.

Finding help for your new company starts with clicking on the many small business articles and websites that exist to assist you in your business venture.

A better job market brings a higher risk that employees will jump ship -- and perhaps take proprietary business information along with them.

Small business owners can help protect their businesses from employee theft and fraud with the following eight tips.

Here are my eight top risk management resolutions you should make for your small business for the year ahead.

Rieva Lesonsky shares her fave things for small businesses, from backup tools and online analysis to microfinance nonprofits and free help for startups.

Flu spreads fast in the workplace, and the impact can be costly. Here are some tips to keep the flu at bay in your own office.

Even in a down economy - or perhaps particularly in a down economy - involving your staff in the recruiting process is a great way to build a stronger team.

Success isn't just about what you learn -- it's about the people from whom you learn it. That's why it's so important to build relationships with potential mentors.

The experiences of two big-box retailers prove that higher wages can lead to higher profits. Here's how to decide if this formula will work for your business, too.

Apple has long been viewed as a company that serves consumers -- not businesses. But that, says Harry McCracken, is changing in a big way.

Most new employees decide whether to stay during their first six months at work. Unfortunately, not all companies put much effort into welcoming new hires.

It's ironic that your own employees can be the biggest threat to the future of your business. Help them to do the right thing with these three simple HR initiatives.

There's a right way and a wrong way to terminate an employee. The Evil HR Lady explains which is which.

Here are four ways to surround yourself with great leaders in your business and life -- while putting aside ego, jealousy, and a need for control.

Theft is a year-round problem, but with the holiday shopping season upon us, now is the time to gear up your loss prevention efforts.