The Beginners Guide to Non-Compete Agreements

Employers often make their employees sign a non-compete agreement as part of their employment terms. In fact, using a non-compete agreement is a fairly common practice if the employee will have access to sensitive or confidential business information while working on the job. You cannot force your employees to continue working for you, of Read more about The Beginners Guide to Non-Compete Agreements[…]

The Beginners Guide to Employee Training

Employee training is instrumental for closing knowledge and talent gaps, improving performance in specific business areas and functions, and boosting job satisfaction and morale. But hectic employee schedules, a dispersed workforce, and different learning habits are just some of the roadblocks to rolling out a successful program. Understanding the foundations of employee training and Read more about The Beginners Guide to Employee Training[…]

What Anthropologists Can Teach Us About Work Culture

Greg Urban, anthropologist at the University of Pennsylvania, used to study indigenous tribes in Brazil. Now he hangs out in break rooms and boardrooms analyzing how people interact — and create and change culture — in organizations. He shares lessons and tips for managers to better understand and motivate their teams. Urban is the Read more about What Anthropologists Can Teach Us About Work Culture[…]