Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on career-focused topics to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. * Test-Driving the Beach Dash: Sun, Fun and Sand [CalorieLab] * Google Maps Coordinate Facilitates Mobile Workforce Management [PayScale] * Can Working Overtime During Pregnancy Affect the...
"If you hire people just because they can do a job, they'll work for your money," says Simon Sinek in this TED Talk. "But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they'll work for you with blood and sweat and tears....
Millennials have often been maligned as being entitled or difficult to manage. Maybe they're just misunderstood. Today's must-reads offer some insight into understanding how to manage and motivate this complex generation. * An integrated workforce and taught leadership skills are two of the five "quick tips&...
From the NBA draft to the playoffs, basketball has always been great entertainment, but today's must-reads illustrate business lessons we can learn from the NBA. * As a manager, it's probably not a good idea to scream at your team, "I want some nasty!" Still,...
Even managers who focus on culture and motivation are sometimes unable to retain high-performance team members. Here are three warning signs that indicate a top employee is getting ready to quit. * Asking for more opportunities or development. This behavior is the workplace equivalent of a cry for help. Ignore the...
Today's must-reads tackle how Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest have shaped the way leaders manage the so-called social network generation. * The hands of time continue moving forward. Here are seven tips to help you better manage your social media-obsessed employees. [HubSpot] * Curious about government's role in the...
