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The Number 1 HR Priority of Inc. 5000 Companies? It Isn’t Recruiting New Employees
Inc. 5000 CEO Survey
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September 3, 2025
Attracting top talent is key for every human resources department, but among this year’s Inc. 5000 companies, it isn’t actually the number one HR-related priority.
Why Mini Meals Are Growing in Popularity
Innovate
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September 2, 2025
Customers are getting smaller portions of food when they go out to eat. Some are getting smaller drinks, too. What’s the deal with mini meals?
Applebee’s Didn’t Promote Her, so She Bought the Company
Innovate
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August 28, 2025
Julia Stewart revealed the origin story of Dine Brands Global on a podcast, highlighting that the business world can be small.
Steve Wozniak Sold His Apple Stocks in the ’80s. Was It Worth It?
Innovate
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August 23, 2025
The Apple co-founder recently emerged on social media to lend some insight into his controversial decision.
How Mark Cuban Thinks About Publicity, AI, and the Presidency
Innovate
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August 19, 2025
Cuban stopped by the Mixed Signals podcast to discuss AI, running for office, and how he thinks about branding.
Need to Build Hype? Borrow This Tactic From Taylor Swift
Innovate
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August 13, 2025
It’s not that there’s a new Taylor Swift album—it’s how we found out about it.
Who Is Julian Brown?
Innovate
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July 29, 2025
Online social media users are speculating that Brown, the inventor of a machine that turns plastic into fuel, has gone missing.
How Sharks Are Helping Scientists Predict Hurricanes
Innovate
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July 24, 2025
Sharks are helping scientists gather valuable oceanic data. Happy Shark Week.
How This CEO Uses Psychometrics to Hire the Perfect Fit
Your Next Move
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July 16, 2025
Liseth Velez’s Boston-based construction management company pays extra attention to one key factor when making hiring decisions.
3 Tips for Dealing With Tariffs From a Supply Chain Expert
Money
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July 10, 2025
As Trump’s trade war unfolds, businesses must continuously adapt to the changing landscape.
5 Midsize U.S. Cities Driving Small-Business Growth
Grow
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July 2, 2025
Business-to-business accounts payable spending in midsize cities has significantly outpaced larger cities. Here’s why.