The 4 Golden Rules of Millionaire Time Management

There’s really only one life hack you need to sit up and pay attention to when building your business: time management. It’s a ridiculously vital skill, yet many of us are guilty of falling behind. I think entrepreneurs are easy to label with this false image of rolling out of bed whenever they want,...

Time is Your Most Valuable Asset - Don't Waste It

I've been working with a bunch of interns and twenty-somethings of late. As I pondered their strengths and weaknesses - some want and need some direction and guidance, others won't take it - I remembered my first hiring effort from many years ago. It happened soon after my first management job as...

Google Is Blurring the Line Between Humans and Software

Imagine a future in which you have long-running personal conversations with the software that controls your home entertainment system while letting an algorithmic chatbot handle texting your mom for you. Google pretty much showcased that vision of the future at its annual developer conference, I/O,...

7 Ways Bad Leaders Spread Stress Throughout the Office

Right now, there's a good chance one of your top employees is unhappy. They're struggling to make it through the workday without snapping, filled with frustration and resentment for the company and its leadership team. They're returning home each evening to unload all the gritty details to their...

When Your Employer Breaks Its Promises to You

Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues-everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. A reader writes: I work for a mid-size nonprofit doing fundraising. I have been here for 3+ years in a position...

3 Ways Blogging Is Replacing Cover Letters

Studies show that 50%+ of recruiters and hiring managers aren't reading cover letters. Why? They're tired of reading the same stuffy, self-important, boring words from hundreds of candidates. Cover Letters Used To Get You Noticed The initial idea behind cover letters was simple: add a well-written...

How to Interview When You’re Hiring for Soft Skills

When interviewing potential hires for roles that rely on soft skills--such as customer support--you always run the risk of repeating the same questions, receiving the same answers, having the same small talk, and then promptly forgetting all the important details. The antidote? Think creatively,...

The Mistake 99 Percent of LinkedIn Users Make

Last week, LinkedIn celebrated its 13th birthday. It's officially a teenager. With more than 414 million users, it's the largest professional social network. And it's getting bigger by the day, making it the biggest pool of talent online as well. When it comes to LinkedIn, we're all little fishes...

What Everyone Can (And Should) Learn from Apple's Staff Retention

Apple's stores are absolutely integral to its success. With over 460 of them spanning 16 countries, the brand had the highest sales per square foot of retail space of any retailer in the US in 2014. At the heart of any Apple store customer experience is the representative they deal with. And Apple...