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Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024
Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.
Terry Szuplat in front of Air Force One
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Obama Speechwriter Terry Szuplat Wants to Change Your Next All-Hands Presentation [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | September 09, 2024
The author of Say It Well breaks down the art of persuasion for business leaders.
Get Pay Right
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Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett’s Fair Pay Playbook [Full Q&A]
By Dawn Allcot | September 09, 2024
An interview with the author of Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
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Why Real Authenticity (Not the LinkedIn Version) Is “Messy” [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | August 22, 2024
Our interview with leadership coach and author Valerie Garcia
Smart Rivals book cover
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Smart Rivals: How to Compete Against Tech Giants [Full Q&A]
By Tina Nazerian | August 16, 2024
An interview with Harvard Business School’s Feng Zhu and Bonnie Cao
Get Pay Right book cover
Article
Communicating Your Compensation Plan to Your Employees
By Kent Plunkett | August 12, 2024
An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 12, 2024
Social media marketing connects businesses with billions of users through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to drive engagement and sales.
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Hyperefficient: Dr. Mithu Storoni Shares Productivity Brain Hacks
By Jane Meggitt | August 05, 2024
Our full Q&A with the author and neuroscience researcher.
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Bambee vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024
If you're seeking HR software or a human resources outsourcing (HRO) partner, see how Bambee and Gusto compare when it comes to pricing, services and more.
Ambition Monster book cover
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Ambition Monster: Jennifer Romolini Talks C-Suite Burnout (Full Q&A)
By Rachel Brodsky | June 17, 2024
Former Condé Nast and Yahoo editor’s new memoir explores media-industry workaholism — and recovery from it.
Woman leaning up against a vehicle reading a travel guide
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How Lonely Planet Navigated From Print Travel Guides to Award-Winning Social Media
By Tess Barker | May 21, 2024
A Q&A with Lonely Planet’s social media director Deepa Lakshmin
The Whole Story book cover
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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now
By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024
Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story
person at a job interview
Article
Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024
Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.
Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses book cover
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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024
An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel
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How Pay Transparency Impacts Worker Retention and Compensation Equity
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024
37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.
Uptime book cove by Laura Mae Martin
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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024
An interview with author Laura Mae Martin
bustling open plan office
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Less Than Half of Workers With Mental Health Conditions Disclose Them to Their Employers. Here’s Why.
By Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LCSW | April 25, 2024
Less than half of workers with mental health conditions disclose them to employers. 75% who do feel supported, but only 20% request accommodations.
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3 Famous Restaurants and Bars That Weren’t Supposed to Be
By Ali Saleh | April 19, 2024
An unexpected origin story adds character.
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Podcaster Jannese Torres Wants to “Level Up Your Dinero”
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024
Our full Q&A with the author of Financially Lit!
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Projects Watches Dials Into What Makes Gen Z Tick (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024
An interview with creative director Connor Hudson
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CRM Adoption, Market Size, and Usage
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
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HR Management Systems Market Report for Small Businesses
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
50% of SMBs use HR software like ADP, but many still rely on manual tools. HR tools improve efficiency, compliance, and retention, but cost is a barrier.
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Zoho CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024
Zoho CRM is an intuitive platform with features that help businesses struggling with the challenges of expansion. Learn about Zoho's features and pricing.
busy office
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Small Business Statistics: The Most Interesting Data of 2026
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
This list of small business statistics provides a snapshot of the most important business trends
Dan Lyons The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut
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Dan Lyons on “The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut”
By Lauren Vino | April 10, 2024
Silence is golden.
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Review
Zoho Books Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
Zoho Books is an accounting solution that uses automation to make managing business finances easier. Learn about Zoho's features, integrations and more.
Review
FreshBooks Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
FreshBooks is our best pick for invoicing, with easy customization, time tracking, and recurring billing. Plans start at $23 per month.
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Great Resignation, Great Regret: Was Quitting Your Job a Big Mistake?
By Dan Ketchum | April 04, 2024
Learn why many employees are wishing they would have stayed put during the Great Resignation.
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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | April 04, 2024
It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.
Murray Bartlett in The White Lotus
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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | April 01, 2024
A White Lotus guide to customer service