Hiring is hard because you don't do it so often. Yet the impact of a bad or a good hire can be either disastrous or miraculous.

Here's 5 of my favourites:

• Hiring Religion by Paul English
• • Paul is the co-founder of Kayak. This…

Recruiting a new employee from a competitor can result in finding a person who is skilled, works in the industry and might even bring clients with them. As great as recruiting from a rival might seem, caution is needed along with a certain amount of tact, especially if you operate a small business. Here is what you need to…