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The freelance economy is complex and ever-changing, but one thing is certain — freelancers are now a thriving force that is changing the way businesses hire.
According to a new landmark survey commissioned by Elance-oDesk and Freelancers Union, there are more than 53 million freelance workers in t Read More

Adoption of social recognition technology is on the rise. In this recent report from IT research and advisory firm Gartner, close to 1 in 5 respondents are using it already. 25% plan to introduce it in the next 2 years. And the bigger picture projection is that social recognition will reach the ear Read More

There’s nothing like a game to fire up friendly competition in the name of charity. These days, companies are finding challenges are such effective tools to engage employees that gamification has become a key aspect of many corporate volunteer and giving programs. These challenges can extend across Read More

Forty percent of employees who left their jobs voluntarily in 2013 did so within six months of starting in the position, according to data recorded and processed by the work-force insights arm of credit-reporting agency Equifax*. Why do new hires quit in the early stages of employment with a new em Read More

Are you an employer looking to hire remote talent to deal with the mounting day to day challenges faced by your business? Are you someone desperately looking to break away from your hectic day job routine and settle for more flexible work hours, while even earning more? Read More

What should you do when someone cries at work? What should you say when a co-worker or customer cries unexpectedly? This interview with people skills expert Eleanor Shakiba outlines a four step process you can use when emotions trigger tears in the workplace. Read More

Company culture is more than just about temperature. And it starts at the top. What is your company culture, and what are you doing to preserve it? Read More

Theft at work can be a pressing problem. For prevention, you have to work towards creating a safer workplace by implementing certain security measures. Read More

Only a handful of family businesses worldwide have family members with little or no stress. Having stress on the job is commonplace and expected. Offering your employee the opportunity to learn techniques and tactics to de-stress on his or her own offers you the opportunity to have a healthier, hap Read More