Business and war have a lot in common. Not surprisingly, both come down to the foot soldiers, the employees, the people who do the work. We are on the eve ... Read More

I have always liked to work at a stand-up desk, but it was always hard to convince an employer to provide one for me. Now there is a study out ... Read More

Well the cold and flu season is on us again in the northern hemisphere. It's that time of year when employees who should stay home when they are sick come ... Read More

Earlier this week, I asked how well you know Management. Today's question is about stock options. Many employees have been granted stock options. Do you know enough to answer their ... Read More

We are all familiar with job applicants who "puff up" their resumes. Some do a little embellishment. Others flat out lie. We all know that's wrong and we refuse to ... Read More

Can you explain the difference between Fixed Assets and Fixed Costs? Do you know your NDA from your KPI? Do you understand what Insider Trading really means? All of these ... Read More

The need for good managers is not going away. It is intensifying. With ‘flatter’ organizations and self-directed teams becoming common, the raw number of managers needed is decreasing. However, the ... Read More

Looking for inspiration, but don't have a lot of time? Need something to read on your next flight besides the in-flight magazine? Either way, Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive is ... Read More

Last month we featured Leslie Kossoff's great article about What Managers Need To Know About Quality. That article, part 1 of 2, laid out the precepts, the underlying principles in ... Read More

#M6: The Best Product Doesn't Always Win. Just having a better product is not enough. You have to let your customers know about it and why it's better. Then you ... Read More

As the economy begins to turn around, ever so slowly, it is time to consider hiring. With things still as tight as they are, it's important to make good hiring ... Read More

At the end of this month we celebrate Halloween in the US. Most businesses ignore it. Some prohibit it on religious grounds. Smart businesses embrace it as a team building ... Read More

Here is a new poll on office politics for you to offer your opinion on. It has to do with a small company that wins an award and has to ... Read More