Categories HR and Management

Human resources (HR) might just be the most underrated job in your company.

That is, if you even have an HR person on staff. But even solopreneurs and freelancers will someday need to hire, fire and lead PEOPLE -- three of the toughest business activities we can think of. Great hires can make or break your company, and bad management can turn brilliant hires into underperforming drones. Sounds like a catch-22, right? But you can do better with practice (and advice).

Below, BusinessCollective authors share their most candid and practical management secrets, from must-ask interview questions to what it’s really like to give a bad performance review.

6 Things You Should Do Before Making Your First Hire

Your first hire is your most exciting — just make sure you’re ready.

10 Ideas to Build a LinkedIn Page That Supports Company Growth

Check out 10 great suggestions for building a dynamic company LinkedIn page that attracts the best talent pool in your industry.

13 Tricks to Make Your Job Posting Shine

Don’t let your job posting be overshadowed online.

12 Traits of a Fantastic Event Planner

When hiring an event planner, there are a few key characteristics to look for.

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