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Figuring Out How to Divvy Up Startup Equity
When launching a startup, often founders need to offer up equity to employees in lieu of big salaries. Our legal expert Peter Buckland offers up advice on how to approach equity option pools.
Quit Being a Scraggly Entrepreneur and Other Must-Read Business Tips
A look at the importance of appearance, how the FOMO phenomenon affects partnerships and more advice for business owners.
Small-Business Owners Cautious of Going Overboard on Holiday Gifts, Bonuses
Expecting weaker-than-usual holiday sales, a new survey says some owners are cutting back on end-of-year bonuses and parties.
Microsoft Axes Its Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Employee-Ranking System
The tech giant hopes to pivot out of its 'lost decade' by ending internal competition for raises and instead fostering a collaborative culture.
New SEC Rule Would Make Companies Disclose Ratio of CEO-to-Worker Pay
As early as next month, corporations may have to begin making public the difference between their chief executive's compensation and the pay of a middle-of-the-pack worker.
Salary Review Season Is Coming. Who's Getting a Raise?
Are you paying your employees what they are worth? Here's what you should be thinking about when you size up employee pay.
Companies to Disclose CEO Pay Vs. Employee Pay
Think it'd be nice to know how much a CEO makes compared with his or her typical employee? Well, you're going to find out soon.
Thousands of Fast-Food Workers Strike to Raise Wages
Restaurant workers in seven cities around the U.S. strike for the right to unionize and $15 an hour wages.
When Are Pay-to-Stay Bonuses a Good Idea?
Cisco's deal to acquire Sourcefire includes retention bonuses for key executives. Is it worth paying your top employees to stay?
D.C. Moves to Hike Minimum Wage for Big-Box Retail Employees Despite Wal-Mart Opposition
Washington, D.C., lawmakers have voted to require big-box retailers to pay 50 percent more than the district's legal minimum wage.
Healthcare Reform: Self-Funding Pros and Cons
Self-insurance can help you sidestep some of Obamacare's new requirements. But is it right for your company?
DOMA Is Dead: What That Means for Your Business
The Supreme Court voted to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act this week. Here's a look at some of the ways it could affect your business.
Small-Business Health-Care Exchanges May Be Delayed
The health-insurance exchanges due out in October may not be ready on schedule, according to Congress's watchdog.
Are the Days of Hiring Unpaid Interns Numbered?
A recent court ruling in favor of two former 20th Century Fox interns could set a precedent for other industries.
Solving Problems With Your Partner and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
From managing your co-founder to using the Coke bottle as packaging inspiration, here's a look at this week's best business advice.