You've written the job postings, you've combed through the resumes and you've selected the best candidates – on paper. But it's the face-to-face meeting that will either seal the deal or send them packing. Get the answers you want and make the most of your time (and theirs) by shaking up the standard interview. Skip the generic questions and you won't get mundane answers. Don't be afraid to dig a little deeper. This is the time for BOTH of you to shine.…

For many entrepreneurs, human resources is the antithesis of startup-style dynamism. Like Michael Scott from the TV series The Office, they often think human resources managers spend time working as nitpicky bureaucrats, rather than as key allies in building and growing a successful company.…

Hiring season can be stressful, no matter what positions you’re seeking to fill. A new hire represents a great opportunity as well as a potential risk. So how do you minimize the risk and maximize the chance that the candidate you hire will add value?…

In many countries around the world, paid time off is a right granted to workers by the government. In others, employees are entirely at the mercy of their employer. By setting up and looking at employee timesheets or employee activity logs, businesses can easily determine who needs a much-deserved break.…

There’s no consensus on what constitutes an honest day’s work. Or an honest week’s work, for that matter. No matter what type of employee time tracking system you’re using, from a traditional punch clock to a modern time sheet app, determining how many work hours you can reasonably ask of your employees is a question about as old as work itself.…

Given the important role that customer service plays in the hospitality industry, one might believe that these businesses are more resistant to the technological trends that are reshaping other sectors of the economy, such as manufacturing, construction and retail sales.…

You’ve done your research, you understand the benefits of using an online time tracking software extensively, you’ve even pitched the business case to your accounts department and you’re finally ready to take the plunge.…

For many of us, it’s hard to resist checking email every few minutes. A survey last year found that 70 percent of employees reported checking their work email in the early morning hours before work and the same percentage report checking it during the after-work evening hours.…