Leadership & Management

Ask any successful business leader and they will tell you that in a business concept, there is no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Each business setting is unique, and so are the challenges. That’s …

Most business owners and managers have to deal with employees who consistently disregard instructions. An insubordinate employee always finds excuses, miss deadlines, and seem to blatantly ignore directives and procedures. However, even the most experienced …

Becoming a business owner is a healthy career goal, and when you are ready to venture into the world of being your own boss, it is important to understand what net profit is and how to …

The hiring process is critical to the success of any business. As an HR manager, you want to find the top candidate with the right skills to bring new energy and creativity to the company. …

It has been over eight decades since the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) was enacted in America. The law introduced the concept of overtime pay, which compelled companies to compensate their employees for time worked …

Did you know that workload is the biggest cause of stress among U.S. employees? According to the 2019 StressPulseSM survey, 39% consider overwhelming tasks as the top cause of stress at work. Of course, this …

Recent studies on workplace productivity have shown that flexibility over full-time working hours improves staff morale, workplace culture and productivity, not lessens it. Staff that have connected autonomy — that is, they have greater control …

“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” ― Warren Buffett No business enterprise, whether it’s e-commerce or a law firm, can do well without a solid long-term …

It’s undeniable that JIRA is among the big names in project management tools today. It was initially designed to cater to the methodology needs of software developers. Despite that, the platform has been an efficient …

If your boss gave you a promotion or offered you a new position in a new city or country, would you say yes? Relocating for work can be an exciting opportunity that promises increased salary …

Do you find yourself performing the same tasks repeatedly and reaching a plateau in your productivity and self-improvement? If yes, you share the same predicament as Sisyphus, the deceitful and ruthless King of Corinth. The …

In most — if not all — developed countries in the world, there is a minimum wage in place to protect workers, and these protections are usually enshrined in federal industrial relations laws. Minimum wage …