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nd3000/Getty Images Leaders should consider making changes post-pandemic to be more supportive of employees.  Long meetings, long commutes, and pressure to work when sick should be left behind. As the pace of vaccinations accelerates and states loosen mask-wearing and social-distancing restrictions, employers are spending a lot of time determining how to safely bring people back into the office. But health and safety measures arent the only aspects of workplaces t...

But, according to a thoughtful new post on blog Farnam Street, youd be wrong. Theres a paradox at the heart of productivity, the post contends, and it means youll actually get more done if you skip the heroics and instead leave more slack in your schedule. To be more productive ... slack off more? This might initially sound too good to be true. Thats understandable. Who wouldnt be suspicious of experts telling you that the secret to super productivity isnt waking up at the crack of dawn or 14-h...

Getty Images The pandemic has upended how we work, and employers have found creative ways to retain hard workers. Parents and other caregivers need more flexibility to manage their jobs and their families at the same time. Employers can help by looking at their employees lives holistically and making adjustments. During the depths of the pandemic, business owners had to get creative about keeping their best employees — especially moms, who were more likely to hav...

filadendron/Getty Images Startup expert Martin Zwilling says only about half of businesses with employees survive at least five years. Entrepreneurs who are too optimistic about their success may overlook failure patterns. They need to test, grow, and revamp their products and services consistently for maximum success. Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his or her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it ha...

Growing up, Kadakia says she was inspired to create a space to celebrate her dual identities in the dance and fitness industries.

5 ways to make your marketing and branding more memorable Martin Zwilling , Carlina Teteris Customers tend to advocate for brands they have great relationships with via positive experiences.  This type of marketing helps businesses build loyal and recurring customers. As a business consultant, I often have to remind small-business owners that their marketing needs to be more interactive, versus the traditional "push" model, where ...

Mavocado/Getty Images Active angel investor Heidi Zak says early-stage investors are still making deals during the pandemic. A founders business needs to make sense for investors to get on board; dedication is key. Before trying to raise money, show that your business model is profitable and sustainable. In addition to being the CEO of ThirdLove, I am an active angel investor — predominantly in consumer-focused women-led startups. As an ...

Eva-Katalin/Getty Images During the pandemic, more customers are utilizing the direct-to-consumer retail experience. Brands that personalize their DTC offerings are more likely to retain new customers in the long run. Find your niche, make returns easy, and embody socially conscious values that speak to your customers identity.  As the collapse of the traditional retail model progresses, consumers by and large now defer to shopping online for everything from daily...

SDI Productions/Getty Images Office culture is important to people in their job search, says employee engagement and diversity expert Bernard Coleman. Businesses can attract new talent by proving they care about what matters most to future employees. Coleman believes recruiters can source better talent by expanding their search pool and engaging with those thats right for their company. When it comes to recruiting well, it is an art as much as it is a science. Unfo...

Business leaders have the chance to strategically restructure their organizations to find the best work model for themselves and their employees.