Hiring Employees

Marc Benioff of Salesforce Says ‘We’re Hiring 1,000 New Grads’ — Just Months After Laying Off 1,000 Employees
There’s nothing to see here. Salesforce has laid off employees twice in the past year — around 1,000 in February 2025 and fewer than 1,000 in early February 2026....
Why I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A last-minute complication before a scheduled interview highlighted how candidates handle unexpected problems in real time. The situation offers...
How to Turn Your Competitor’s RTO Policy Into a Recruiting Tool
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A recent survey shows that 30% of companies plan to end remote work arrangements by 2026, facing resistance from...
How to Lead Through Chaos by Saying Less — and Saying It Clearly
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is part of the America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories Key Takeaways Early, empathetic communication...
3 Signs It’s Time to Bring in Outside Help for Your Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Sign #1: Your growth is outpacing your confidence. Sign #2: You develop leadership needs outside your skillset. Sign #3:...
The One Hiring Step That No Founder Can Afford to Overlook
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Many business owners view background checks as an unnecessary expense, but the price is minimal compared to the legal...
Employee Perk Programs Are Vital Now — How to Implement Them Smoothly
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways In today’s climate, perk programs are no longer optional. They’re a business necessity. Thoughtful implementation matters as much as...
Why College Graduates Aren’t Prepared for Today’s Workplace
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Many universities ban AI tools to protect academic integrity, but at work, they’re expected to leverage AI for speed,...
The Data-Driven Hiring Playbook Every Business Owner Needs
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Most small business owners rely on gut instinct when hiring, but that approach becomes costly as the business grows....
Why Founders Are ‘Generally Absymal’ at Hiring
If you think you’re good at hiring people, you’re probably wrong. We have unusual insight into this. Coauthor Richard Hagberg is a psychologist and executive management coach who has...