Hiring Employees

Business Models

I Transformed My Company With Employee Ownership — Here's Why You Should Too

As a business leader who recently decided to transition to an employee-owned business model, I'm sharing insights into the vast benefits for both the business and employees based on first-hand experience.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

I've Worked with Hundreds of Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Teams. Here's How to Get the Right People Onboard

One of the biggest mistakes I've seen small business owners make is putting off their first hire. Here's how to know when you're ready to scale – and how to get the right candidates.

Management

How to Spot High-Performing Jerks Before They Derail Your Business

There are many well-known tips for hiring the right people, but I learned a phrase from an old colleague that completely transformed how I teach others to hire.

Resumes & Interviewing

Is It a Toxic Work Environment? Consider This Double-Sided Red Flag Before You Take the Job.

Ask this question during the interview process. The answer might tell you all you need to know.

Management

AI is the Coworker of the Future — 3 Ways Employers Can Get Ready

Companies are eager to embrace AI, but many employees are not fully prepared for it. To turn their AI aspirations into reality, businesses must first foster a company culture where employees feel comfortable with the new technology.

Leadership

Want To Be A Better Coach At Work? Start With These Unexpected Insights

I had many coaches outside of business teach me invaluable lessons about developing people.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes by Spotting These Employee Warning Signs

Hiring is an art, not a science — especially today, with computer-generated résumés, an extremely diverse candidate pool, and decreasing employee loyalty. Here are some tips for how to zero in on the right applicants, with equal parts caution and consideration.

Leadership

Want Your Workers to Be More Productive? You Need a Better Way to Measure Their Contributions

To get a handle on productivity, companies need to connect people with business results.

Leadership

How to Create a Customer-Centric Culture For Your Entire Team

It's not just up to your sales or service teams to give good customer service; every employee plays a role. Learn how to build a customer-centric culture that exceeds customer expectations and sets your business apart.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

How Deep Should I Go on Employee Development? 4 Talent Lessons From a High-Stake Industry

Any company can benefit from embracing a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Leadership

Small Team, Big Success — 3 Ways to Make the Most Out of a Small Team

No matter your team's size, you can achieve success together using a coach approach.

Growing a Business

How Hiring the Wrong Virtual Assistant Hurt My Business

Don't make the same mistake I did. These 10 tips will help you choose the right freelancer or virtual assistant for your business.

Business Process

Employees are Turning the Tables — How Entrepreneurs Should Change Their Annual Employee Reviews

Employees are critical to your business. The way you measure and reward them year after year can help you drive value.

Growing a Business

How to Hire Like Netflix — 'This Is a Completely Different Way of Thinking About Human Capital'

The streaming platform built an incredible team with a strategy called "talent density." But you don't need to be a tech giant to do it.

Franchise

Self-Service Kiosks Are Changing Fast Food — But Not Without Unexpected Consequences

Designed to streamline ordering, self-service kiosks have inadvertently increased the workload for kitchen staff by generating larger and more customized orders, particularly during peak hours.