While these findings may go against the narrative pushed by special interest groups, which holds that small employers are universally opposed to paid leave policies, they're not surprising if we look at the facts.

You're an entrepreneur, and because you're passionate about your business, excited to see it grow, and overburdened with tasks and responsibilities, you've found it almost impossible to take time away from the office.

As a leader, the year-end review can be an incredibly productive time. A quieter time that allows you to reflect on the past while planning for the year ahead.

A list of the largest bank settlements complied by the Wall Street Journal includes Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Ally Financial, Credit Suisse, HSBC Holdings, UBS, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Was all this conduct "not intentional"?

While unemployment rates in certain parts of the world appear to be slowly improving, unemployment in many other parts of the world remain stubbornly high and, in some cases, are even increasing.

If you've ever tried to recruit a new employee for your small business, you know how challenging the process can be. You have to find the right person at the right time, and offer him or her a desirable employment package.

Get to know yourself. When are you most successful with completing things? What works for you? Are you more productive at a certain time of day? Are there things that you find particular motivating? Who are your cheerleaders? Who will hold you accountable?

If you have some rough spots in your credit file, you already know how costly it can be. But many people think that as long as their financial history and current situation is solid, they don't need to be concerned about their credit score.

The rise of technology and social media have completely redefined the role of Human Resources around the world.

Mobile, content and data dominated the marketing world in 2015.

Being a newbie in leadership can be scary. No longer are you in the trenches, but now you're calling the shots. With a "I want to fix it" mentality, you jump right in but with the wrong questions.

The past few years have brought forth some distinct women's voices that question the working woman's reality.

Growing a small business in today's highly competitive, fast-paced business environment is no small task. It takes courage, tenacity, commitment, and disciple. Although your business is small, the value it holds for you is not!

There is so much financial advice out there. Trying to find the right person to trust is intimidating. It's no wonder why more and more people are turning to the internet to learn how to find a financial advisor that is best for them.

Be honest with me. Have you ever had the thought that you wanted to start your own business but didn't know how? Do you have it frequently?

On Christmas Eve, I had the pleasure of interviewing Santa. "Santa" Ed Taylor that is. Taylor, age 61, has made more than $100k last year playing Santa in television commercials, apps, and personal appearances.

An attorney reader sent me a case about another consumer who successfully had their federal student loans discharged in bankruptcy. This is a rapidly evolving topic and certainly not ever court district offer up the same considerations when it comes to a discharge.

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Diversity in nursing matters more than it ever has. A good nurse is not the sum of his or her test scores, high school grades and extra-curriculars. And while lessons come from classroom work and practice, they're also developed through plain, ordinary lived experience.