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8 tips for entrepreneurs from a founder-turned-VC
02/18/2012A friend of mine recently asked me a simple question: “After four years as a VC, knowing what you know now, what basic tips do you have for guys like me who are growing venture-backed businesses?” …
Read NowThree Steps to Handling the Unexpected
Harvard Business Review07/06/2011
The most successful leaders are able to navigate ambiguity and deal with the unexpected.
Read NowInnovation’s Nine Critical Success Factors
Harvard Business Review07/05/2011
Your organization won’t innovate productively unless some underlying factors are in good shape. If “10″ is outstanding and “1″ is poor, how do you rate your organization on each of these?
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Outsourcing
The 10 Best things for Entrepreneurs to Outsource
Entrepreneur.com07/08/2011
Learn what you can outsource so you can stay focused on your business success
Read NowStreamlining HR: Let Somebody Else Do It
The Wall Street Journal05/16/2011
There’s an option for small companies that want to ease their human-resources headaches: have their employees work for someone else in the co-employment model.
Read NowHelping Small Business Find Its Way
Financial Times04/19/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield says small business success is the key to U.S. economic growth.
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Benefits
Making Employee Benefits Annual Open Enrollment a Smooth Process (PDF)
Forbes Magazine10/04/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield highlights what you can do to ensure a smooth annual open enrollment process for employee benefits.
Read NowIn the War for Top Talent, Will a Flexible Benefit Plan Work for You? (PDF)
Forbes Magazine08/16/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield says including benefits in a compensation package remains a significant factor in attracting and retaining talented employees.
Read NowMaking Decisions around Disability Insurance (PDF)
Forbes Magazine07/14/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield discuss the five key decisions an employer needs to consider when planning for disability insurance.
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Hiring
As the Economy Gets Moving, Will Your People Do the Same? (PDF)
Entrepreneur magazine09/21/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield reviews five ways to keep your best and brightest motivated—and working for you.
Read NowHow to Hire (and Retain) Talent in a Competitive Market
VentureBeat.com09/02/2011
Learn effective ways to lure top talent to your company and keep them engaged.
Read NowFind the Right Person in Six Steps (PDF)
Entrepreneur magazine06/26/2009
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield says smart hiring strategies are timeless, regardless of market conditions.
Read NowTermination
How Outplacement Services Can Help Your Terminated Employees
06/01/2009Learn how to help your terminated employees transfer to a new career.
Read NowSeparation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake
06/01/2009When an employee and a company need to say goodbye, it helps to have a “written handshake” all ready to go.
Read NowConducting Layoffs
06/01/2009Reductions in Force (RIFs) aren’t just difficult. They can be dangerous unless handled according to the law.
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Legal Issues
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
VentureBeat.com09/23/2011
Many companies don’t understand when to properly classify employees as exempt versus non-exempt, and consequently whether to pay overtime.
Read NowFour Legal Pitfalls Startup Owners Must Face
VentureBeat.com06/27/2011
Learn what types of legal issues you need to consider when starting a company, and what resources/expertise you’ll need to address them.
Read NowA Common HR Mistake that Proves Costly: Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors (PDF)
Forbes magazine04/11/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield discusses the importance of classifying employees correctly in order to avoid significant cost and liability.
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Culture
Helping Managers Deal with “Horrible Bosses” (PDF)
10/14/2011TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield shares advice from one of TriNet’s HR pros on what managers should consider if they have a known “horrible boss” within their organization.
Read NowBoost Your Brand From the Inside (PDF)
Entrepreneur magazine08/07/2009
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield says your employees are one of your best marketing assets—put them to work.
Read NowReligion in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
06/01/2009December is the time of the season… to walk around on eggshells? That’s no fun. Learn the right way to celebrate the holidays with your employees.
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Five Ways to Motivate Employees (Beyond Stocks and Salary)
VentureBeat.com09/06/2011
In the highly competitive world of attracting and retaining the best and brightest employees, it’s understood that salaries, health care, and vacation time top many perk wish lists.
Read NowAre You Paying the Right Price for Employee Loyalty? (PDF)
Forbes magazine06/28/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield says establishing an informed compensation strategy, which reinforces equity and fairness among employees, helps inspire employees to give above and beyond what is required.
Read NowSeven Employee Warning Signs (PDF)
Entrepreneur magazine03/30/2011
TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield says over-stressed workers aren’t just bad for morale, they could be bad for business.
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