Your Guide to Leading Your Team

With the new Department of Labor proposal on the horizon, understanding who is considered an independent contractor will help understand its potential impact.

Paying taxes is never fun, but there are steps you can take to reduce your business' tax liability.

Time clock rounding can help streamline your payroll processes — if you do it right.

Famous leaders' thoughts on hiring.

Research shows that employees whom you hire for cultural fit may last longer at your business. Here’s how — and why — to act on this information.

Sharing knowledge keeps companies strong.

Employee actions can reflect negatively on your brand. Watch these five employee mishaps, and learn how to handle negative video attention.

Get help and focus on what's important to manage stress.

Sleeping at work isn't always bad. Here's when it can be good – and when you can and can't discipline employees for it.

Show your employees you care and boost morale and engagement.

A noncompete agreement guards against employees leaving for competitors, starting a competing business, or sharing trade secrets. Here's what you should know.

Female leaders are slowly but surely closing the gender gap. Follow these tips to carve out your path.

Every country has its own etiquette and customs for business meetings and general interaction. Learn how to avoid blunders and stay respectful.

These surprising laws may apply to your small business. Are you in compliance with these regulations?

Business travel can improve the employee and customer experiences, but it can negatively impact your staff too. Here's how to balance the needs of your employees and customers during business travel.

Communication style is one of the biggest distinctions among employees from different generations. Here's how to bridge the gap in your organization.

Find out what you're legally required to do – and pay – to support your employees when they're summoned for jury duty.

Natural disasters like fires, floods and hurricanes can strike at any time. Here's how to rebuild and recover your business.

Welcoming furry companions in the workplace may help attract and retain top talent.

Tuesdays are surprisingly the most productive day of the week.

Information is a powerful tool as a small business owner, and performance management software can help you learn more about your employees.

Studies show a more positive work-life balance is better for productivity.

Learn how to avoid time theft and manage employee attendance better.

Millionaires aren't usually born wealthy. These self-made millionaires earned their fortune the old-fashioned way: hard work and ingenuity.

Conducting layoffs is no easy feat. Find the best ways to share the news, support your team and move forward.

Good leaders know how to delegate without micromanaging. These aspects of delegation can make your team more effective.

While every staff member plays an essential role, losing one good employee can impact the entire company.

Employers can't afford high turnover, making employee retention critical.

Few employees want to work on Memorial Day and other holidays, but you can sweeten the pot. Here's how to boost employee morale on working holidays.

These are some of the most popular job perks that boost employee morale and reduce turnover in your workforce.