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Innovation Takes Teamwork
Less an idea than the process that makes it happen, innovation takes the unique skills of four types of people to drive it forward. The Barack Obama campaign shows us how.

What to Do When an Employee Leaves
Use these steps to achieve a smooth transition during employee turnover.

Getting More from Your Employees
If you think your workers are motivated without consequences, think again. Being a good leader means providing checks and balances.

Go Out and Play
Company retreats can help you attract, keep and inspire productive teams.

Embrace Greener Commuting
Reduce your carbon footprint with employee carpool and biking incentives.

Video Games at Work?
Forget the coffee. Companies are setting up break rooms with video games to create a fun office atmosphere and--believe it or not--increase productivity.

Gen Y Myths Debunked
Are young employees really the slackers, whiners and praise-junkies they're made out to be? Here's what the experts have to say.

Keep the Peace in Your Company
Getting your company’s departments to work in harmony is sometimes a battle, but you can keep discord from reigning supreme.

Relating to Younger Employees
Draw in young employees by tuning in to their interests.

Managing Middle Managers
Help valuable middle managers bring out the best in your business.

Help Employees Stay Fit and Healthy
Start a workplace wellness program to encourage your workforce to develop healthy eating and fitness habits.

Win Over Your Employees
If all you want is a little respect, read on.

Ensuring an Ethical Business
Establishing ethics standards makes sense for your bottom line.

Creating Community at Your Office
Your employees are feeling more socially isolated. Should you help?

Office Politics
With an election right around the corner, political discussions among co-workers can lead to heated exchanges—or worse. Here are 5 tips on defusing political passions before they start.

Managing an Independent Contractor
Smart tips on what to do--and what not to do--when it comes to hiring and managing contract employees

The Importance of Individual Sales Goals
Give your salespeople personalized attention so they perform at their peak.

Recognizing Toxic Employees
Do you know the signs? And just what should you do if you identify one in your company?

Treating Employees Fairly
Don't let employees without families feel neglected.

Leading the Way
Pick-your-own mentor programs help new employees move ahead.

The Truth?
Your employees can handle it, so just communicate with them, already.

The Benefits of Employee Coaching
Don't think you have time to coach your employees? You could be harming your company by ignoring this important task.

Why Entrepreneurs Should Delegate
Find out why sharing your responsibilities and authority with employees is essential for business success.

Lower Your Employee Expectations
Are your first impressions of new hires forcing them out the door? Then it's time to open your eyes.

Managing Remote Workers
Sounds like it's as easy as pushing a button, but managing workers remotely takes a lot of learning, communication and trust, as these entrepreneurs found out.

The Best Ways to Reward Employees
Having an effective reward program in place can help solve many of your HR issues.

Hire Learning
You can't just throw new hires into the workplace and hope for the best. First, you've got to train them right.

The Goldilocks Theory of Employee Management
How can you get your employee relationships "just right"? Tips from this experienced business owner will show you the way.

Separation Anxiety
Don't worry if you have an employee who's not a team player--it is possible to deal with loners in a way that makes everyone happy.

Caught in the Act
Guidelines for preventing instances of internal crime