Management

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Interview Questions You May and May Not Ask Under New Massachusetts Pay Equity Law

The updated Massachusetts pay equity law has changed what small businesses can and can't ask a candidate during a job interview.

Jun 25, 2018 77 Shares

11 Types of Difficult Customers and Ideas for How to Handle Them (INFOGRAPHIC)

How do you manage difficult customers and protect your business reputation at the same time? By following these tips on how to deal with difficult customers.

Jun 25, 2018 500 Shares

Small Businesses Streamline Recruiting with New Google Hire

The new Google Hire AI updates are aimed at reducing the time wasted on repetition in the hiring process, and more. Get all the details after the jump.

Jun 21, 2018 89 Shares

5 Tough Situations You’ll Eventually Face When Managing People

What are the hardest parts of being a manager? You're going to encounter these 5 specific situations so best prepare now.

Jun 19, 2018 102 Shares

11 Genius Work-Life Productivity Hacks You Need to Know

11 Genius Productivity Hacks You Need to Know

Having trouble getting it all done by the end of the day? Get more work done ... and smarter, with these work-life productivity hacks.

Jun 19, 2018 198 Shares

9 Ways to Identify, and Help, A Struggling Employee

9 Effective Ways the Pros Use to Identify Struggling Employees

Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council weigh in on whether an employee is working really hard on a tough project or if you have a struggling employee.

Jun 18, 2018 137 Shares

Show Employee Appreciation by Using LinkedIn Kudos

Give Your Employees Kudos on LinkedIn

Show your employees that you recognize their hard work and effort using the new LinkedIn Kudos feature. Here's how it works.

Jun 17, 2018 137 Shares

Tips for Growing Employee Referral Programs

Thinking about an Employee Referral Program? Here are 7 Ways to Get One Started

The Young Entrepreneur Council has valuable tips on growing employee referral programs so you can find the staff you need for your small business.

Jun 16, 2018 97 Shares

Why Freelancers Should Stop Charging by the Hour

Charging by the Hour as a Freelancer, Why it’s a Bad Idea and What You Should Do Instead

If you're a freelance contractor, you may want to stop charging by the hour. Here are some good reasons why and what to do instead.

Jun 13, 2018 91 Shares

How to Gain Millennial Customers: 6 Things They Want From Your Brand

Do you know what Millennials want? Well, drop your preconceived notions and discover the 6 things that Millennials really want from your small business.

Jun 12, 2018 118 Shares