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Marketing through uncertainty: 6 tips from a marketing leader
A few years into my career at a large advertising agency, I experienced my first economic downturn as a business professional. T...

Remote hiring tips for recruiters and HR
If you’re planning to hire remote employees for the first time, it’s normal to have all kinds of questions. How can you ensure a...

Hiring tech workers when you’re not on their A-list
Even on a good day, hiring tech workers is hard. It’s no secret – there’s a mounting gap between open tech jobs and the talent r...

Starting a business in another country: Learn from those who did it
Opening a business in a new country comes with its own set of unique challenges, from cultural differences to compliance issues ...

Tech recruitment in London: Luring and sourcing top tech talent
As a recruiter or hiring manager in the hypercompetitive tech recruitment landscape, you’re likely fighting tooth and nail for t...

How to fire an employee gracefully: 5 ways to do it right
When you’re in a new relationship, you’re filled with enthusiasm, making plans for your future together. You certainly don’t thi...

How to improve your restaurant turnover rate
Think of your favorite meal, perfectly cooked, beautifully served to you on a plate while you’re sitting in a comfortable chair ...

Handling layoffs: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Do you still have a job at BuzzFeed? What seems like a normal, fun quiz hosted on the popular media website actually carries the...

How to welcome a new hire
The first day at a new job normally involves trainings, meetings and paperwork. But if you only stick to formal tasks and docume...

How to succeed as a HR leader: forget ‘best practices’
The HR industry has more buzzwordy ‘best practices’ than most. But they’re counter-productive. By definition, accepted or ‘stand...

4 effective salary negotiation tips for employers
Making an offer to a job candidate is a question of balance. This is not about winning, it’s about reaching agreement on a...

Stand by me: employee retention strategies from the pros
Most companies realize when they hire someone that it’s not a solemn vow to be together forever. The generation of company men a...