Managing Employees

7 Cheap and Easy Perks Your Employees Will Love You For7 Cheap and Easy Perks Your Employees Will Love You For

7 Cheap and Easy Perks Your Employees Will Love You For

Small companies often can’t compete against the generous pay packages of large corporations—but they can compete on “soft” benefits that…

3 Crazy Ways Employees Have Taken Advantage of Employer Benefits3 Crazy Ways Employees Have Taken Advantage of Employer Benefits

3 Crazy Ways Employees Have Taken Advantage of Employer Benefits

It might be a breakfast bar at your startup, or a fitness center at corporate headquarters, or simply an education-incentive…

The 5 Most Disastrously Awkward Office Emails EverThe 5 Most Disastrously Awkward Office Emails Ever

The 5 Most Disastrously Awkward Office Emails Ever

There’s nothing quite like the dread you feel after realizing you’ve sent a questionable email at work. Maybe you notice that…

When Employee Trips Turn Into NightmaresWhen Employee Trips Turn Into Nightmares

When Employee Trips Turn Into Nightmares

Incentive trips, conferences and other types of employee travel are common ways for employers to train, reward and motivate their…

5 of the Worst Company Party Incidents5 of the Worst Company Party Incidents

5 of the Worst Company Party Incidents

Everyone loves a good party. But holiday gatherings, company picnics and other employee social gatherings aren’t always fun and games.…

Millennials Mean Business for Your Small BusinessMillennials Mean Business for Your Small Business

Millennials Mean Business for Your Small Business

The “Gen Y” Millennial generation will soon dominate the workforce – with much to offer the future of your small…

Anti-Discrimination: Are You on the Right Side of the Law?Anti-Discrimination: Are You on the Right Side of the Law?

Anti-Discrimination: Are You on the Right Side of the Law?

The world in which we live and work is becoming increasingly diverse. As a small business owner, you're likely exposed…

7 Office Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong7 Office Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

7 Office Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

Office pranks are all fun and games until someone loses a ... lawsuit. Whether it's a hit to a brand's…

The Five Sickest ‘Sick Day’ ExcusesThe Five Sickest ‘Sick Day’ Excuses

The Five Sickest ‘Sick Day’ Excuses

Ah, the Sick Day. A siren song calling you back to bed, out to a sunny beach with friends or…

Top 10 Employee Dress Code ViolationsTop 10 Employee Dress Code Violations

Top 10 Employee Dress Code Violations

Some people take “business casual” to a whole new level. But as companies have relaxed their dress codes and gone…