| By Leigh Goessl Retail is a huge sector of the Washington, D.C. metro area's economy, and small businesses play an important role. According to the D.C. Policy Center, 69.11 percent of D.C.-based businesses have fewer than five employees in the area. Companies in the area with less than 50 employees account for "almost 60 percent" of employees in retail-trade. |
| By Tom Devane The war for talent. Lean organizations. Fierce competition. Business leaders know the challenges. But in today's environment, there's only one sustainable competitive advantage: A strong workplace culture with high employee engagement. |
