Management

Organizations seeking talent often cite the need for soft skills as high on the list of desired attributes. In some cases, while the technology news outlets tout technical expertise and…

It’s fairly common to hear advice to business leadership about the perils of micromanaging. But according to a recent Harvard Business Review article, undermanagement is just as widespread an issue,…

It’s increasingly common for supervisors and employees to be friends on social media. But is it a good idea? After all, social media is a personal space for many people.…

If you think classic United States businesses are represented by Procter & Gamble, which started in 1837, or Coca-Cola, whose iconic bottle was patented in 1915, you could be forgiven…

A few years ago, Google researched the factors that made a boss great, according to roughly 10,000 observations of over 10 variables. This made headlines in technology news for a…

Motivating frontline employees is important to business strategy, because your customer-facing roles are often those that drive revenue, as well as customer satisfaction and repeat metrics. Motivating these employees can…

Productivity is a key to success — and it’s all too easy to lose peak productivity without realizing it. Before you know it, you’ve spent time on tasks that are…

What are the three fastest-growing companies in the country? Well, it depends on how you chart growth. Inc. magazine develops a list, the Inc. 5000, every year, using percentage revenue…

It’s important to optimize your hiring practices as a new manager, since hiring mistakes can be costly in terms of productivity, reputation, and the bottom line. But, as a recent…

Whether you’re starting a business, growing a successful business, bringing a business to the public market, or thinking of acquisitions or succession, valuing your company has significant advantages in terms…