If you have outgrown those short day hikes and are looking for a bigger challenge, then you might be ready for a long-distance backpacking trip. These hikes are incredibly rewarding, but they can also be quite challenging if you are not physically and psychologically prepared. No matter how long you plan on hiking or where you are thinking about going, here are a few tips that will help you get back in shape so that you are ready for anything that comes your…

There are heaps of people who see volunteering as a task; a beneficent reason that takes up the majority of your available time with no commendation (which you shouldn't be after as that shows you may very well be a covert narcissist).…

The digital revolution has introduced business to a global community, which has helped even the smallest businesses grow in unexpected ways. However, there is also the downside to digitalization. Many small business owners fear creating an online presence and utilizing the latest tech innovations, because of the increased likelihood of…

There are many ways that employers typically determine if their employees are doing well, and they usually involve some kind of questionnaire. For example, many employers use the employee engagement survey (or a management survey) to assess the…

Today if you want to have a successful business you need to think through the technologies you are using. If you are not on the cutting edge then you are leaving room for your competition to come out with new ways to dominate the market. So use the following technologies. That way you can grow…

In-demand hard skills change over time, and they will continue to change in the future. Many hard skills currently desired by employers either have become commonplace or may become outdated. This is in opposition to soft skills, which are generally timeless. Companies should always hire with the…

If you run or own a business, then making sure your employees are happy is one of the most important things you can do. Without happy employees, your profits will drop and it will be harder to get the customer base you want. Make sure to use every tactic available to you to get the most out of your employees every day. It’s easiest to apply principles you already know, so here are ways that marketing principles can help toward that…

The hiring process at any company is obviously extremely important. Yet it can also drain company resources if not implemented properly. Find out how to leverage your hiring process to work for you instead of against you.

1. Treat Candidates Like…

Inspiring people is a gift that doesn't come innate to everyone. It's a skill that has to be developed through deliberate practice over time. For a business owner or startup CEO, knowing how to inspire people is an essential skill that can make the difference between future success and failure. Even with an innovative product or a…

Today, young college graduates are seeing that a degree does not always equate with a job. Underemployment is a very real thing. Understanding the most in demand skills recruiters are looking for helps people develop professionally. And of course, recruiters…

It's not hard to be a good boss. Although it takes hard work and effort, being an ideal employer means setting achievable goals, motivating your team, and hitting your projected targets. Below, are five tips you should consider in order to improve your management style and run the…

A lot of companies - especially small businesses - often have a difficult time finding the most qualified candidate for a position, and even when they do get someone for the role, the new employee isn't always the right fit. Setbacks like that end up costing the company time and money in more than…

For many entrepreneurs, the most nerve-racking part of business ownership is launching it. Liftoff isn't always as graceful as you'd want it to go. There are problems that abound, from lack of initial public interest and PR coverage to last-minute bugs that could render the product useless.…

If you are a hiring manager or entrepreneur running your own company, it can be a hassle to hire the right people into your company. After all, you want to make sure you are making the right choice and not putting someone into position that could wreck the great results you have in your market.…

Hiring is an extensive procedure that takes surgical precision. Or at least that's how businesses should be treating it. Unfortunately, a lot of businesses, especially those run by rookie entrepreneurs, appoint ineffective gatekeepers to oversee the hiring process. As a result, the company ends up…

Any business manager or owner needs to embrace technology in today’s cutthroat capitalist world for them to survive and thrive. There are many benefits of incorporating technology into any company or business enterprise. They include improving the efficiency of your business…

Retail stores may be facing an impending demise. Quite a number of once-popular retail stores have closed their doors for good. Customers simply went elsewhere leaving bookstores, sporting goods sellers, and general retail chains at a loss. Not every retail store has shut down, but the…

The labor market is highly competitive in many industries. Despite the fact that the unemployment rate has declined…

Being a good employer sounds like a no-brainer. After all, why would you choose to intentionally be a jerk to your employees? Yet as overwhelming levels of stress creep up and deadlines loom, it's easy to lose your temper around beloved employees. But it's not just those acute bouts of flared tempers that you should avoid, exposing your…

Looking for a job isn't always simple. Sending out a resume and hoping a company calls you in for an interview may be the easiest process, but it might not be the most productive. A lot of work goes into catching the eye of would-be employers. Unfortunately, a host of applicants fails to stand out from all the many competitors vying for attention. Appearing more…