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…

In a world and industry that is characterized by evolution, how do you determine the best traits to look for in a marketing manager? When it comes to hiring an accountant or IT specialist, you know the skill set and capabilities to look for. However, unlike these positions, marketing has changed…

Ever since they began to graduate from college and enter the marketplace, Millennials have maintained a less-than-flattering reputation. Millennials are often depicted as lazy, inefficient and entitled. While this may be true for some, it's certainly not the truth for the majority. What many people fail to see is how beneficial young energy can be to any company. Many Millennials bring fresh and new ideas to the table, but are often overlooked because of their…

Technological advancements in the 21st century such as the birth of the internet have transformed how business is conducted all over the world. Instant access to resources and people all over the world has been made possible by the World Wide Web and has become the preferred medium for working,…