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Most businesses recognize that employee collaboration is a must for a productive and efficient workplace. But many companies aren’t set up properly to take the greatest advantage of one of their best tools for promoting that collaboration. That tool? Technology, says Mayur Ramgir, founder and CEO of Zonopact Inc., creator of...

Whether you are a Fortune 500 executive, business owner, front line manager, or human resources professional, you know this much is true. You can’t run a thriving company without top notch employees. The fact is, success resides in the hard work, creativity and dedication of your workforce—those bright, enthusiastic,...

The word “culture” can be a turn-off for executives and leaders. It may conjure images of unattainable workspaces—pingpong tables, in-house boot camp classes, Google-esque warehouses filled with employees at makeshift desks.

There are seemingly endless ways a company can find itself dealing with legal issues and more particularly in a situation where litigation is involved. Here are some of the most common ways it is likely to occur. Claims made by employees Employees are a big source of potential litigation. You should  have...

You can't be one of the nation's #1 wholesale lender without having some fun too! United Shore specializes in fun and, for the third year in a row, "took over" the Birmingham Village Fair to treat its 1,500+ team members and their families to an evening of unlimited rides...

Putting employees first and creating corporate cultures that inspire innovation and empowerment are known to bring out the best in workers, companies and communities. The winners in the 101 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2014 exhibit fine examples of those traits.

Houston is where the stars are. In the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2014 competition the winners from the Houston area show how they are shining examples of businesses committed to excellence in human resources best practices.

You just got your first job. Things are going well, but you’re worried. You fret. You are what author Matias Dalsgaard would call an insecure overachiever. But did you know, though, that hiring this type of personality is the smartest thing you can do for your team, and your business?...

Empower your employees with honest communication and clearly defined goals, and you’ll see just how hungry they can be for a bigger role in your company’s success. Throughout my career, I’ve always chosen to be transparent with employees because I believe it’s the best way to give clear directives and...

Preserving the health and overall wellness of employees is part of the DNA of the best companies. Winners of the Best and Brightest Wellness awards show how they engage and inspire employees as their greatest assets.

Finding quality employees is a challenge for most businesses. But with a focused strategy, you can get great candidates around the clock. Business consultant Tom Borg tells how.

Regardless of the areas of expertise represented by Atlanta’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, one thing remains crystal clear: They have set themselves apart from the competition by the very nature of how they treat their employees.

Non-competes are hurting Michigan’s ability to compete in a new economy. Recent evidence clearly shows that states that allow and enforce non-compete agreements (even where limited to “reasonable” scope) show less mobility of talent, attract less venture capital, and have fewer startup ventures.