Care.com (along with many other startups) has an explicit “no assholes” policy, believing that their team should be made up of “plow horses” rather than “show horses.” Cindy Gallop of MakeLoveNotPorn hires people who are “great and nice.” Here are four signs that your rockstar employee is an asshole – and how to deal with the rockstars you want to keep around. 1. Holier-than-thou “The team comes first. If they clash with the team or their flaws impact the culture of the company, they have to go....

The mere fact that hackers can leverage your networked CCTV cameras, TVs, refrigerators, DVRs, thermostats, and other connected devices to carry out such attacks is quite scary. Plus, with more people looking to take advantage of the Internet of Things, or IoT, to make their homes smart, things are only bound to get worse. Unless, of course, IoT adopters and smart homeowners do something about it. There are simple things you can do to ensure hackers and digital intruders have a hard time getting into your home....

A lot of startups fail – that’s not news. But, a lot of them fail because they did not define their target market and failed to learn the in and outs of it. So if you don’t want to end up in the same boat, try applying these 4 steps. Develop a Profile of People Who Will Purchase Your Product or Service Begin with creating a simple list of the people who would want or need what you wish to sell the most....

However, 2016 has been uniquely different from any of the prior nine years I have been in this business. JBCStyle, our global fashion and retail search firm, began in 2006. JBCconnect, our creative and digital search firm, and Janou Pakter, our executive search firm, both began at or around the turn of 2011 into 2012. While some of these elements were potentially present in the recession that we built in 2008, our companies were not necessarily large enough to see or feel them yet....

We asked five founders what they would ask a successful entrepreneur if they had the chance. Check out their answers below and get ready for the networking opportunity of a lifetime: What Do You Value? At the end of the day, business is business. Finding out what the entrepreneur values can give insight into why and how he drives the ship. So, I would inquire what he/she values and how they worked toward achieving it....

You’re probably thinking: our company isn’t that bad! Probably not. But according to Brown, a shame culture isn’t always obvious. Shame is the fear of being unworthy and disconnected from others. It’s the feeling that we are bad, and not [fill in the blank] enough. And if your team feels shame, that will trickle down to customers and partners and anyone else they interact with. Here are 5 of Brown’s signs that you have a shame culture at your startup....

From a free beer co-working culture that can create a potentially sexist atmosphere, to AI-powered hiring algorithms found to deliberately exclude female applicants, the tech industry has plenty of work left to do when it comes to thinking inclusivity-first. Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can feel the most telling, such as empty women’s restrooms at tech conferences, or the fact that last year, just one city in the US was found to pay women in tech as much as men....

In addition to all that, Pixel 2 owners are also privileged to Google Lens, a new program that uses artificial intelligence to analyze pictures to save addresses, purchase products, and learn about things around you. And, honestly, it’s a whole bunch of fun. In a frenzy of excitement and bottled up anticipation, I’ve run around my house and taking pictures of everything I can think of to test Google Lens in the moment....

San Francisco is the startup hub of the world. With more than twice as many budding companies vying for everything from capital and investors to customers and clicks, there is no telling how high this economic haven can fly. And whether you’re relocating there to make a name for yourself or want to upgrade your housing situation after a big investment, a few tips for the housing market can go a long way in helping you get your bearings....

1. ScheduleOnce ScheduleOnce is user-friendly meeting and appointment scheduling software that works just as beautifully in a large enterprise as it does in a small startup. One thing I love about ScheduleOnce is that it can be fully integrated with the Google Calendar app as well as Outlook, iCal, and other personal calendars. Download the Google App here. 2. ShiftPlanning ShiftPlanning offers a pretty impressive all-in-one solution to your employee scheduling needs....

1. Build a solid business plan As investors search for startups to fund, they examine which companies will be able to properly use any capital they receive. A solid business plan will go a long way in establishing a startup’s credibility. Many new companies have a lot of raw energy, a pointed mission, and passionate talent driving new products. But often, there is a dearth of business planning. What areas of a business would benefit from new capital?...

One strategy you can use is to utilize a secure password manager to help you manage and protect your passwords at your business. While most password managers do cost money, they also typically offer free versions as well that will cover at least one device. Here are five tips for handling password management at your startup Have A Secure Place To Store All Of Your Accounts You must have a secure location for you to keep all of your accounts so that the business controls your login information rather than just one individual....

Last year not a lot changed in the world of web design and most new websites adopted the more minimalist approach that has been in favor in recent years. But developments behind the scenes have been inexorably racing forwards and many of the most popular web frameworks have continued to evolve. So how will the latest changes affect you and what can you expect if you are planning to build or revamp a website for your business?...

This is hardly a huge shock, given the rise of video conferencing software and other remote tools in workplaces across the nation, since the start of the pandemic. Perhaps more surprising is that 35% of the US labor force have even more freedom: the option to work from home five days a week. Plus, data shows a diverse the range of industries and sectors can now be found working remotely, from food prep to farming....

Cryptocurrency arguably reached peak interest in late 2017, when Bitcoin, the poster child for cryptocurrency, hit the staggering price of just under $20,000 per coin. Companies began accepting cryptocurrency in an effort to remain ahead of the curve, although many pulled back their endorsement due to the notable volatility. The excitement created a mad dash for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and any one of the dozens of other coins that continue to pop up, leading to a hungry investment community of pretty much anyone with a WiFi connection, a cryptocurrency mining app, and a dream....

This post isn’t going to teach you those terms or tactics either (sorry). It takes years of training to fully understand the finer points of graphic design, and if you’re running a startup, you don’t have years to get a graphic design degree. What you need is a working knowledge of the logo design process. Once you learn these six essential steps, you’ll be well on your way to creating the perfect logo for your brand—regardless of your level of design experience....

Toxic employees tend to share three common traits: They’re resistant to change, they get aggressive and/or defensive, and they are disorganized & lacking in credibility. Adding toxic people to the mix can impact your company in a number of ways. It can drive down productivity, cost you money, and worst of all, force your best employees out. Earlier in the year, Cornerstone OnDemand, a talent management and performance management software company published a report on toxic employees and hidden costs....

Though it’s often overlooked, making your website multilingual is a big step in the right direction for your business. Here’s several reasons why: Furthering Your Reach Technology has helped businesses expand to have worldwide reach – so this means that incorporating languages other than English will help businesses even more. A small change to make for your websites are to make them available in multiple languages, ensuring that non-English speakers can connect with your brand with ease....

Ronaldo is onto something: there’s a science to getting good sleep. And it all starts in the bedroom. The environment in which you sleep (or try to sleep) makes the difference between sleeping well and sleeping poorly—or not at all. Here are six expert strategies that will maximize your bedroom’s capacity for promoting better sleep. 1. Keep It Dark Exposure to electrical lights between dusk and whenever you go to bed can strongly suppress melatonin levels, making it harder to fall asleep....

Published on a recent Hacker News post by user denismars, the 60 following computer science courses are all online classes that are provided completely for free by various professors, departments and universities across the world through each respective university’s website. According to GitHub user prakhar1989, the originator of the list, the 60 computer science courses are all relatively unknown but deserve some attention. While most people are familiar with MOOCs through platforms like Coursera or MIT OpenCourseWare, the courses listed are provided directly from University pages and include everything from beginner courses on programming languages, to more advanced courses in machine learning....