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Another CEO, who knows better, has followed Yahoo's lead and cancelled telecommuting. Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly cancelled the flexible work arrangements employees at that company have enjoyed. When your company is in trouble is not the time to demotivate your employees. You need them energized and committed so they innovate and help find the solutions.

Of course, this is true even when your company isn't in trouble. And it is often enough to keep you from getting into trouble. This week we focus on how to motivate your employees to help the business grow.

Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly Joins Yahoo! In Giant Step Backward

Last week, Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer took a giant step backward with a new policy that essentially forbids any of the company's employees from working anywhere but in the company... Read more

Motivation Magic

The secret to motivation magic simply is to respect employees as individuals and treat them as adults. Too many companies feel they have to keep secrets from their employees... Read more

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How Do I Motivate Employees?

One of the most basic skills a manager must master is people management. Managers must know how to motivate their employees regardless of whether they are in a cubicle down the hall or working from home in a different time zone... Read more

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Managing Change: Managing People's Fear

Sometimes it is necessary to make changes, as Yahoo and Best Buy have done recently. Change makes many people uncomfortable so they resist. Here's what you need to know to get them past that.... Read more

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