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Small-business owners can motivate employees with a carrot or a stick, depending on the situation and goals. Using positive reinforcement rather than fear is a more productive way to get employees to ...

Kansas defenders Perry Ellis, center, and Jamari Traylor get up to defend against a shot from San Diego State forward JJ O'Brien during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Remember the last time you walked into your business only to find that a key employee called out? Your first reaction was probably fear or anger, as you were relying on this person to accomplish ...

The practice of job rotations in the workplace is a popular way to allocate staffing where it is needed most. It also cycles employees through different roles throughout a team, department or ...

You've just been struck by a single brilliant idea to resolve three challenges dogging your companys plant floor. The solution: introduce job rotation. The challenges: unmotivated workers, your desire ...