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7 Tips for Managing an Employee Who’s Significantly Older Than You

How to strike a balance that works for both sides

The younger-boss dynamic is one that's becoming more and more commonplace, especially as entrepreneurial millennials are rising from the ranks at warp speed. When managing someone who is 10 to 20 or more years older…

Jenell Talley

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10 Toxic Mistakes You Might Be Making as a Boss

We've all had bad managers. You know the ones—they inspire the stories you tell at happy hour and are the ghosts that haunt your every career move. And though you swear you'll never be like…

Brittany Taylor

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5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Reward and Motivate Your Employees

Your staff is a hard-working bunch. And while universally coveted salary increases, bonuses and promotions may be well deserved by some or all, they're a no-go considering your budget and org chart. Yet, some workplace…

Joel Schwartzberg

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Why You Shouldn’t Friend Your Employees on Social Media

Managing employees isn't easy, especially when the ink may still be drying on your promotion, but striking just the right interpersonal chord with your staff is crucial for both your fulfillment and theirs. You want…

Joel Schwartzberg