Chris Penttila

Cold and flu season is here. How do you keep sick employees from becoming a drain on productivity?

Consider this advice for bringing out the best in employees and keeping your top talent motivated.

Are you coming off as too desperate to sell your company?

Small businesses are hiring more independent contractors, but be aware of the pros and cons.

Attracting proactive people isn't easy, but it's well worth the effort.

When your employees are scared, the best thing to do is get them talking.

Use your online network to lure quality talent.

Ensure that important company clients, projects and processes aren't lost when an employee walks out the door.

Temporary employment is expanding beyond the typical clerical assignment.

The old business methods won't work anymore. It's time to evolve.

Even seemingly trivial acts of incivility can lead to reduced employee productivity and loyalty.

10 Potentially Sticky Work Situations and How to Manage Them.

Now is a good time to find great talent, but entrepreneurs ask, 'Should you hire workers from big companies?'

Gen Xers, Gen Yers, Millennials and Boomers are all working alongside each other. But how do you get them to work well together?

Pay-for-performance structures are enjoying a resurgence.

New websites let employees share pay rates; employers should take heed.

There comes a point when gadgets detract from meetings. Or does there?

Endless ideas and prototypes don't mean anything if they're sitting on shelves. Get your innovations out there, and then get tracking.

Is your business ready to deal with the unexpected?

Fill your job openings the right way with these solutions.

Should you brand yourself along with your business?

Coverage for your business in the local newspaper might be increasingly hard to come by.

Don't let downtime turn into lost time. Learn how to make the most of it.

Make sure you're fully prepared for when disaster strikes.

The best way to grow your business is to get the most from the people behind it.

If your employees' dining habits are breaking deals, teach them to mind their manners.

A slow economy doesn't have to spell trouble. There are always new ways to move forward.

Make your employees part of the solution by tapping them for environmentally friendly ideas.

Frazzled employees are no good for business. Stop their stress before it starts.

Being acquired can be a very good thing for your business.