Although in theory diverse teams benefit from differences in perspectives and approaches, in practice having a group of people who are different from each other can create conflict. To smooth out the working relationships, people in these teams may become more alike, at least in attitude and behavior. Simply working together in proximity is known to make people converge in how they do their work. Their differences become less pronounced.

In a global marketplace where problems are increasingly complex, no one person will ever have all the answers. That’s why Google’s SVP of People Operations, Lazlo Bock, says humility is one of the traits he’s looking for in new hires. A recent Catalyst study backs this up, showing that humility is one of four critical leadership factors for creating an environment where employees from different demographic backgrounds feel included.

Social media engagement is a core part of any social media strategy, but so many of us skimp out on this major business opportunity. To really succeed at social media engagement, you need to take your strategy a step further by being proactive, listening, and engaging.

Social networks offer a window into how people live their lives. But should employers be looking into that window? It's becoming an increasingly important question. The number of people fired over social-media posts is rising, and many employers look closely at a job candidate's online presence before making a decision.

A car wash firm wants to open a new site at Asda Sinfin, creating more jobs. Car Park Valeting wants to take over part of the supermarket's car park. It already runs more than 70 sites across the UK, including several where the landlord is also Asda.

Looking for a business opportunity after having moved away from Chicago and a career in manufacturing, Bob Soltys purchased a 1.13-acre site on Cedar Lane Road to build a green car wash in an area he sees as having growth potential. Soltys says the car wash business is in his blood.

Quarter Time Car Wash, originally built in 2006, has expanded its business to include two new services, including a dog wash. Owner Bernal Atkins has been in the car washing business for 34 years in Kentucky.