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After months of ups and downs, small-business owner confidence is on the rise, a new study from Dell and Intel revealed.

Habitually absent employees can decrease office productivity and destroy a company's bottom line.

Businesses are experiencing potential for growth as the economy improves, and many companies could benefit from strategic business plans as they invest in new ventures.

Employees are increasingly functioning in a workplace where they are asked to do more with fewer resources in the office.

With the clear link between workplace productivity and increased profits, it is no surprise employers want to maximize employee output.

Despite conflicting reports of the effect of recovery on small-business owners, entrepreneurs are stepping up their hiring plans.

Turnover can be a concern for employers, but there is often very little consensus on the optimal level of employee retention, a new study from American Management Association revealed.

Many entrepreneurs believe they would be more likely to succeed if they had a business mentor, new research from Office Depot found.

Small-business owners are beginning to expand activity and hire new staff members, Insperity's Business Confidence Survey revealed.

American workers are facing significant changes in healthcare coverage, and many employees are concerned about how this will affect them.

Job creation is a hot topic, and there have been debates over which businesses create the most new positions: small businesses, start-ups or large corporations.

Office administrators are the most trusted colleagues in the workplace, according to a recent study by the office retailer Staples.

Many college students believe their course of study during college is very important, but many employers are more impressed by candidates who can think critically, solve complex problems and possess excellent communication skills and applied knowledge, according to a recent study from the Association of American Colleges and Universities.

Job seekers have greater access to information about companies than ever before, so it is becoming more important for employers to create a brand - everything from a company's value proposition to public perception - to attract great employees, according to recent research from Ranstad.

While recruiting skilled workers can be a challenge for employers, it can be even harder to retain the top performers, according to recent research from Robert Half, a specialized staffing firm.

An increasing number of small businesses are owned by women, according to a recent report commissioned by American Express OPEN.

According to a small business survey from local service marketplace website Thumbtack and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Utah is the most friendly state for entrepreneurs, and Rhode Island is the least friendly for those looking to launch or expand a business in 2013.

It is important for leaders to be business savvy, but managers with higher levels of emotional intelligence may also generate better performance among their employees, according to new research from Six Seconds, the Emotional Intelligence Network.

Americans grow up believing that they can pursue any job they'd like, but the sad reality is that an astounding 79 of full-time workers in the United States are not in careers that reflect their true passions, according to new research from a USA Network poll.

When the recession began, there were fewer job openings than job seekers, and even now that the economy is on the road to recovery, there are still major gaps between position requirements and employees' skill levels.

Americans have seemed cautiously optimistic about the economy in recent weeks, but small business owners remain wary of hiring new employees or taking out loans.

It seems common sense would dictate the highest performing employees at a company would be the happiest and most engaged, but a new study by Leadership IQ finds this might not always be the case.

There have always been jobs open to immigrants who are willing to work hard labor for cheap wages, but in a survey released by Main Street Alliance and the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), small-business owners are largely in favor of immigration reform by a 2-to-1 margin.

The summer forecast looks like it will bring good news on the employment front for many job seekers, according to new data from an annual jobs survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of employment network Snagajob.

While women have advanced in the workplace, there seems to be one place they're still struggling to succeed.

While economic indicators seem to hint that the recession is over, some company leaders and those in charge of enterprise finances may still be hesitant to make major investments and advance their business growth plan.

Some business owners have a strong idea of where they want to expand their firms, whether they want another local branch or they want to grow in a market that currently isn't well served by their industry.

Some entrepreneurs may find it harder to achieve their business growth plan as difficulties in Washington lead to inaction or policies frowned upon by business leaders.

When some company leaders consider reinvesting in their firms, they make plans to improve efficiency, expand their business growth plan or rework their training programs to ensure employees are as productive and informed as they can possibly be.

Many companies appear to be on track to meet their business growth plan, as they're more frequently obtaining loans to expand their businesses.

Entrepreneurs across the country are worried about the economy and how the political unrest in Washington will impact their firms.

The economy may still be uncertain, but entrepreneurs are slightly more optimistic about the future, according to new research, which could enhance the number of company leaders seeking growth coaching to improve their businesses.

Many companies can no longer afford to hold off on sales recruiting and need to boost their payrolls now, or they risk being unable to keep up with client demands and developing an unfavorable reputation.

Company leaders determining how to grow sales may be more actively considering growing in foreign markets.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced proposed changes to its loan programs, which will increase business owners' access to funds and make the borrowing process easier for entrepreneurs.

While Washington politicians managed to avoid to fiscal cliff in January, part of their deal included a promise to cut spending later in the year.

Supply chains are an essential component of any company's processes - whether it's procuring material or supplies, conducting the manufacturing or a part of the shipping process, many firms are an important part of some supply chain.

Standard offices have remained largely the same for decades; however, in recent years they have changed enormously and many business owners only expect new technology to further change the traditional workplace as the years pass.

Small businesses play an important role in the economy, and many were devastated by the recent recession.

While some company owners may have hoped the new year would bring more consumers to their businesses, it appears that many shoppers are still hesitant to spend much.

A survey by the National Association of Women Business Owners NAWBO and Web.com Group revealed female entrepreneurs are confident about their firms' ability to perform well and turn a profit in the coming months.

As businesses expand and enhance their operations, their supply chains often reach many different corners of the globe.

Even though the crisis known as the fiscal cliff was averted, business owners are aren't in the clear quite yet.

The National Small Business Association NSBA recently released its 2012 Year-End Economic Report, which details how smaller firms are surviving in the current economic situation.

Many business owners spend a good deal of time focused on their business growth plan unfortunately, growing a company can be very stressful for entrepreneurs.

As businesses look ahead to 2013, they are focusing on growth. While the last several years have seen dismal business performance, today, companies are inching towards slow and steady recovery. In fact, in a survey of more than 2,000 business organizations, 42 percent say they are experiencing mild or significant recovery, with another 24 percent reporting business as usual.

Companies across the world have tried to find new ways to make their businesses profitable and sustainable after years of mediocre economic growth.

According to recently released data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2012 was the hottest year on record.

While December is a traditionally strong month for retailers and businesses with holiday and year-end sales, final numbers were disappointing for many anticipating big gains this December.

Many business owners and individuals were concerned that the federal government would fail to reach an agreement and go over the "fiscal cliff."