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Massages and Pets and Kegs, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale and Retention
By Sarah Landrum | April 12, 2016

Employee perks are like frosting on the cake of a workplace: they might not be necessary, but they definitely make life sweeter.

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From the Classroom: A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Shirley Tan | March 30, 2016

The growth mindset can be applied to the business model to encourage happy and more motivated employees and a more successful business.

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Tap Into Your Emotions: Why EQ Could Be More Important Than IQ
By Suzanne Lucas | March 24, 2016

Having a high IQ can be very helpful to a successful career, but it might not be the most helpful thing. A good EQ could be even better.

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Corporate Relocation? 8 Apps to Make it a Smooth Move
By Angela Gonzalez | March 14, 2016

Office relocation can be a headache, but these 8 apps can help you keep your cool and make this move efficient and strategic.

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Part of the Job: 7 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Aaron Agius | March 11, 2016

There are a few other unexpected skills that entrepreneurs will need to succeed, you just might not be thinking about them yet.

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3 Ways Technology is Improving Customer Service in the Auto Industry
By Blair Nicole | March 10, 2016

Technology is changing the way consumers interact with their auto service providers.

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Following In Zappos Footsteps: Is it Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | March 01, 2016

Experts agree that the self-management aspect of Holacracy lends itself better to small companies or start-ups rather than large companies.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides to Being the Boss
By Suzanne Lucas | February 29, 2016

Being the boss can be super hard. There's a reason managers get paid more than individual contributors. Here are the downsides.