Better Management

Seeing Eye to Eye
E-mail, instant messages and other electronic tools have made communication more efficient, but face-to-face chats remain critical in the workplace.more

Turning Work-Life Balance on Its Head
Many corporations let workers telecommute or work flexible hours, but by taking “time” out of the equation, your company may generate better results.more

Build Your Brand From the Inside
The best marketing plan takes into account the value of grooming your employees as ambassadors for your company.more

Control Your Cash Flow
Suites of remote access tools can help you and your staff keep the money moving, no matter where you are—or where you need it to be.more

How Women Get Ahead
A new report shows that structured talent management programs may help increase the number of women in upper management positions.more

Holding on to Generation Y
The youngest adult workers have unique expectations and values—and with a little planning, you can set them up for professional success while they help your business thrive.more

When Women Lead
Why are women-owned businesses predominant in certain industries. And what can we learn from their successes?more

Managing Through the Recovery
For nearly a year, talk has revolved around surviving the recession. Now, companies are jockeying to be first out of the gate as the economy picks up.more

Money: Information Reporting
Today’s fast-moving business environment requires you to always know how much cash you have in which accounts. Your bank can help.more

Hire Better, Retain More
Ever made a bad hire? New research shows you're not alone—and you don't have to repeat the experience.more

It's a Lock
Looking for a way to streamline your receivables? Consider upgrading to an electronic lockbox to consolidate your collections.more

The Streamline Express
This economic climate provides the perfect opportunity to look at ways you can cut costs without sacrificing quality or personnel.more

Take Control
Controlled disbursement tools give you precise knowledge of your income and daily checking transactions to make money management easier.more

Letting Go Without Laying Off
These days, it may seem as though cutting jobs is the quickest way to reduce personnel costs—but some companies are implementing less extreme measures that still significantly curatil expenses.more

What, Exactly, Is Innovation?
Defining this broad, vague topic—and making sure it thrives in your organization—requires concrete, specific action.more

The Great Divide
While both women and men face challenges in increasingly collaborative workplaces, women are also charged with tightly controlling their emotions in order to positively drive public perception.more

Cashing in on Technology
In the first installment of our periodic series on money management, we’ll explore the Automated Clearing House network, how it works and how it may help your business.more

Global Outlook
Women in developed nations, more than their counterparts in emerging markets, find the global market challenging. Find out which skills you need to improve to compete on the global playing field.more

An Economic Crystal Ball
Wouldn’t you love to have an expert talk to you in plain language about the impact of the economy on your business?more

Making Correct Change
Few of us are truly comfortable with change. But being comfortable won’t move your business forward.more

How Flexible Are You?
Generational shift and new technology are changing employees’ expectations and challenging employers to move with the times.more

Keeping Connected
In today's fast-paced business world, communication is like oxygen: It's everywhere, and you need a constant supply.more

Giving Back
With consumers becoming more aware of social and environmental issues, many companies are finding that they can do well by doing good.more

Buried Treasure
If you search for outside talent whenever your business needs change, you might be overlooking a rich resource much closer at hand: your own staff.more

Secrets of the Great Group
What happens when you assemble the greatest talent around in one room—and they are all as entrepreneurially minded as you are? more

Communicating With Technology: The Art of the Video-Conference
Basic rules of etiquette, plus advance planning, can help you get the most from "face time," even if the faces are a thousand miles apart. more

Are Your Doors Wide Open?
Workplace diversity is becoming a key element of business success. Recruiting and retaining a diverse staff can be well worth the extensive effort. more

A Place at the Table
Negotiating compensation and authority is a delicate maneuver, but savvy skills and honorable techniques can help you earn results for yourself and your team. more

Which Way Is Up?
A brand-new management position may be one of life's most stressful situations. As a senior leader, you can help ease the way for those you've promoted. more

Meeting Expectations
Managers spend many hours closeted in conference rooms-up to 20 percent of their time, according to some estimates. Ten simple techniques can help you cut that time and get more from your meetings. more

Traversing the Wide World Over
Knowing where to turn for cultural tips and security information puts you a step ahead when the international business market calls. more