A Florida-based company named Chetu was fined at least $70,000 by a Dutch court for firing an employee who did not want to keep their webcam on all day, according to NL Times, an English-language, Netherlands-focused news outlet. According to the late September ruling, an employee who was working remotely for the software company (stationed…
Ann Mukherjee is a born change agent. As the first industry outsider and woman of color to assume the position of Chairman & CEO for the North American arm of Pernod Ricard – the second largest global wine and spirits distiller and maker of Absolut Vodka, Chivas Regal scotch, Jameson, Malibu Rum, Kahlua, and other…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s not a secret; no one wants a boss. Over the last two decades, research has confirmed the No. 1 thing employees want from their manager is coaching. People want to work for someone who brings out the best in them. This was demonstrated at Google in…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Until your startup is profitable and generating positive cash flow, there is one fundamental question you should be able to answer at any time: How much runway do you have left? Many founders think this question refers to when their cash balance hits zero. Unfortunately, you’ll be…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs often say that we’re too busy for self-care. The truth is, that’s why entrepreneurs and busy people need it all the more. No matter how packed your day is, there’s always time for self-care. Before you sign up for that meditation class though, hold on! Learn…
Inflation’s latest victim? Dunkin’s reward program. The company announced last week an overhauled rewards program, called Dunkin’ Rewards. (It used to be named, DD Perks and was beloved by customers for its relatively generous rewards structure.) But the new changes to the program have sparked anger on social media. I agree, as a highly engaged…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Effective leadership is necessary if you want your business to succeed. As a leader, you set the agenda, prioritize the work being completed and delegate tasks to other employees. Employees likely turn to you for guidance, support and feedback. That means your mindset will affect the tone…
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The best thing about it is the enormous wraparound porch — and maybe the fact that Barbara Corcoran once lived there. The Shark Tank star, who’s appearing on the show for the 14th straight season, sold her one-bedroom duplex to a Manhattan couple in 1996 — who claim that Corcoran told them it was the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s no secret that planning and running effective board meetings takes a lot of time and research. But how much do meetings these accomplish? Not as much as they could, according to research by Korn Ferry. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that board members are well…