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The Weigh-In: What's The Best Way To Motivate Your Employees?

Motivation is a hot topic year-round, but particularly in January, the month of fresh starts, checklists, and lofty goals. We try to figure out how to prod our employees to excel, to hit and surpass ambitious targets. So what's the best way to get it done? Fast Company experts have weighed in--now tell us what's worked for you. READ»

Social Media's Envy Effect

While it’s human nature to be social, we also have a tendency to be competitive and jealous. It is our nature to evaluate our own lives in relative terms. I’m happier when things improve for me relative to how they used to be, but I’m also happier when things seem better for me than for my neighbor. And social media platforms now allow me to make much more direct comparisons.READ»

"Pay For Performance" Doesn't Work For Generation Y

Many money-motivated Millennials (and they do exist) will bolt to new opportunities as soon as the great recession of 2007-20?? eases up...unless you happen to be an organization that recognizes their potential, and shows it by finding a better way to determine their salaries. READ»

Applying Superstar Compensation To White-Collar Professionals

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick's $100 million NFL contract demonstrates the concept of variable compensation, a model where an employee receives a low base and dramatically higher performance bonuses, and how risk-sharing can be applied to encourage more hiring by employers at a time when job creation is arguably our biggest economic challenge.READ»

The Role Money Plays in Engaging Employees

If you pay people more money, will they be happier? Possibly, but it really depends on what the money represents to each person. READ»

Is Apple Obsession Hurting Nokia's Future?

Nokia is now saying Apple abuses 46 of its patents, and has filed yet another complaint against Steve Jobs and company. The pursuit may be admirable in its Captain Ahab-like determination, but is it ultimately bad for Nokia?READ»

The Financial Meltdown Was the Result of Too Little Risk

Excessive risk-taking has been the whipping boy for the financial meltdown over the last 3 years. On the surface I get it--executives at many financial institutions took on irresponsible amounts of leverage and got burned. However, something about this concept of these people being excessive risk-takers never made sense to me.READ»

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Walmart in Supreme Court Appeal for Billion-Dollar Sex Bias Case

The Supreme court has agreed to hear an appeal from Walmart against a billion-dollar sexist pay case. Walmart's hardly been out of the news for months, but today's headline is one the company probably prefers. READ»

It Isn't Just a Myth: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way

Effective bosses work their magic by piling up one small win after another--and realizing that followers are watching their every move. A host of renowned bosses talk about the importance of thanking people, about the power of this small gesture and how failure to express appreciation to people who are working their tails off is a sign of disrespect.READ»

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You can change the rules but that won’t change the outcome.

Why do we think more legislation will change the way executives behave?READ»

Delegate Source Denver Concierge

More than just concierge services, Delegate Source Denver provides economy of scope in personal and household services.READ»

The Value of the Remote or Virtual Personal Assistant

Why pay for the fringe costs associated with having full-time administrative positions?READ»

Denver Dog Walking and Delegate Source

Delegate Source Denver Sponsors Project Ruffway, a Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Charity Event.READ»

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Can a Flash Game Fix Outrage over CEO Pay?

Everyone's furious at the brass. In France, workers detained four Caterpillar executives. At Obama's town hall meetings, citizens rail about CEO pay. This week, unionized airline workers took a creative 21st century approach. They ...READ»

Denver Dog Walking at its Best

Use Delegate Source now for your dog walking needs in Denver.READ»

Delegate Source Launches in Denver

Delegate Source Denver is a work-life balance and concierge services company dedicated to streamlining the lives of busy professionals. Services include dog walking, babysitting, housekeeping, and home healthcare. Delegate Source is ...READ»