Generation Z is no longer on its way into the workplace—it’s already arrived. The members of Gen Z have their own style and characteristics, already influencing one-fourth of the work world this year. If you want your business to be competitive, you’ll need to adapt your training methods to Gen Zers’ style. This class of […]
Few small business owners relish the process of hiring employees. It takes time away from their business, it’s stressful, and most entrepreneurs don’t enjoy interviewing job candidates. What’s more, the hiring process could be opening your small business to legal risks even without your knowing it. Reading a recent survey by QuickBooks Payroll about small-business hiring,
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If you’ve ever watched a robot science fiction movie, odds are good you have seen one where the robots try to take over the world. However, if this is your idea of what artificial intelligence is in the real world, maybe it’s time we separate fact from fiction and discuss the reality of AI today.
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A sales manager once told me he only hired salespeople who could sell; he provided no sales training. You could say that “sink or swim” was his motto—and I’ll bet most salespeople he hired sunk. Let’s banish this myth that anyone can sell without guidance. Here’s what sales managers should do if they want their new
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In the modern digital era, employers and job seekers have countless ways to connect. So how do you know which listing site, job search app, or networking method is best for finding your next hire? To find out, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) members to share their favorite way to source high-quality candidates. Q. With so many different
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Colder weather and overcast days have a way of making team members—and clients—feel listless, and can even disrupt the day’s usual workflow and pace, leading to lost productivity. For tips on how to switch a cool weather mood back to peak productivity, we asked 13 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: Q.
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Ah, the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This is the time of year when retailers stock up on inventory and manpower. The rushes are inevitable as shoppers try to find the perfect gifts for everyone on their list. There’s just one problem: with the influx of shoppers and stressed out gift buyers, your team
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By Ellie Batchiyska Business partnerships are not entirely unlike romantic relationships. At the start, you’re moon-eyed, enamored by your partner’s business acumen, and envisioning a long and prosperous future together. Like any relationship, however, the honeymoon phase soon passes, leaving you to face inevitable turbulence and disagreements. Unfortunately, as in romantic relationships, not all business
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For years, companies of all sizes have employed a department dedicated to managing the people who work there. Human resources is one of the most fundamental departments in a business, and in 2019, it’s getting a face-lift. The way people work is changing, and with it, so is how people are managed. Here’s what you
Companies receive a lot of resumes, and a good number of them are discarded fairly early on in the hiring process. So, what element makes a resume stand out, allowing the applicant to move on to the next round of the hiring process? To find out, we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following
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