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Should Bosses Crack Down on Office Romances?

8/02/11 at 6:30 PM

The majority of people admit to dating a co-worker at some point. But are these cubicle courtships a inevitable reality of office life or a recipe for disaster? We asked our Board of Directors to play Cupid. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: It's Summer. Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?

7/21/11 at 6:00 PM

No, it's not your imagination. Employees are a lot more likely to call in "sick" during nice weather, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?

7/12/11 at 5:00 PM

A new survey reveals that the vast majority of businesses do not have formal policies regarding social-media activity. Continue Reading

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Women Business Owners Optimistic About the Economy

7/07/11 at 1:00 PM

A new survey reveals 47 percent of women business owners feel the economy will improve in the next six months, with many reporting their first revenue increase in two years. Continue Reading

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Small-Business Hiring and Salaries Decrease, But Optimism Increases

7/01/11 at 1:00 PM

SurePayroll's Small Business Scorecard saw negative rates for hiring and payroll nationwide in May -- but a big jump in small-business optimism. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Is the Most Annoying Office Behavior?

6/28/11 at 1:00 PM

In a new survey, bosses open up about what employee habits drive them crazy. Continue Reading

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Half of U.S. Workers Unhappy with Bosses -- One-Third Want to Quit

6/21/11 at 12:00 PM

More bad news for business productivity: About 20 percent of employees say they have already mentally checked out. Continue Reading

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Hiring Your First Employee: 5 Things You Need to Know

6/09/11 at 6:00 PM

A successful startup eventually needs more people to keep growing. How to hire your first employee. Continue Reading

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Is There a Right Way to Fire Someone?

6/08/11 at 3:00 PM

Sooner or later, every entrepreneur has to let employees go. But the tough task can also serve as a learning experience. Our Board of Directors weighs in. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Are the Biggest Workplace Concerns?

5/23/11 at 6:30 PM

Money troubles, performance reviews and physical appearance rank high on employees' lists, according to new surveys. Continue Reading

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Hiring Picks Up At Family Businesses

5/23/11 at 2:00 PM

More than half of family businesses report plans to hire additional employees in the next 12 months, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Startups Not Creating the Majority of Private Sector Jobs

5/19/11 at 1:00 PM

New Census statistics show only 2 percent of private sector employees were at businesses less than 1 year old, while almost 56 percent worked at companies that were at least 26 years old. Continue Reading

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Workers Call in Sick to Avoid Commute

5/12/11 at 10:00 AM

Four percent of U.S. employees have called in because they didn't feel like dealing with their commute. Forty-eight percent say their commute has a significant impact on job satisfaction. Continue Reading

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Best Ways for Businesses to Empower Women in Developing Countries

5/05/11 at 5:00 PM

A series of reports provides businesses with help investing in women in developing countries by creating jobs and improving health care. Continue Reading

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Baby Boomers Say Their Age is an Asset in Workplace

5/04/11 at 11:00 AM

Although they tend to be older than most of their colleagues, 61 percent of boomers say their age isn't an issue at work, and 25 percent consider it an advantage. Continue Reading

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