Starbucks to Give Employees Hefty Raise

Starbucks to Give Employees Hefty Raise

It’s a good day to be a Starbucks barista. The coffee giant has announced it will be giving all employees a raise in both their stock options and wages, thus making Starbucks employment even more desirable. CEO Howard Schultz laid out his plan for employees in a...
Are You Hiring the Right People?

Are You Hiring the Right People?

A business is nothing without its people. What’s more, a business is nothing without the right people. Are you covering your bases by hiring the right people with the right skills and experience to provide a solid foundation for your business? When your business has...
Why It’s Important to Cross-Train Your Employees

Why It’s Important to Cross-Train Your Employees

It’s never a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket, as the proverb goes. Training only one person to do a specific task is bad for the health of the company, and it can waste a considerable amount of time. And what if that person leaves or is otherwise unable...
The Perils of Playtime

The Perils of Playtime

Making work fun is an ever-growing idea in today’s business landscape. Stories abound of Nerf battles in Google offices. “Fun committee” is a common part of the workplace parlance, while “gamifying” and “fungineering” have leapt from the pages of pop culture to become...