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.

12 Secrets to Being a Better and More Innovative Boss

To lead an innovative company that breeds creativity, there are some key things you need to know. Twelve entrepreneurs share their secrets to being a better (and more inspiring) boss.

13 Qualities to Look for in Your Next Social Media Hire

What’s a social media director really do, anyway? And more to the point, what skills do they need to have to do it well?

11 Tips to Make Your Team’s Next Startup Retreat Rock

Planning a retreat for your startup employees is no easy task — but it’s worth the effort! To make your business trip a team-building success, here are the top 10 things to consider.

12 Must-Have Skills for Startup Employees

Twelve successful entrepreneurs share which traits matter most to them when choosing which employees to promote.

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