EN NEGOCIOS: Las cinco certificaciones de diversidad más comunes para pequeñas empresas

por Edgar R. Olivo

¿Quiere tener contratos grandes? Uno de los pasos más importantes para atraer la atención de las grandes empresas es obtener su certificación de diversidad e inscribirse en los programas de diversidad de proveedores que ofrece su cliente objetivo. Una empresa diversa certificada tiene mayores probabilidades de ser buscada y encontrada por esos programas, que pueden ni siquiera … [More]

Five of the Most Common Diversity Certifications for Small Businesses

by Edgar R. Olivo

Do you want to bid on big contracts? One of the most important steps to attract the attention of large companies is to obtain your diversity certification and enroll in the supplier diversity programs your target client offers. A certified diverse business has higher odds of being sought out and found by those programs, which may not even consider your business unless it is … [More]

What Motivates You? The Generation You Belong to Could Provide a Clue

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Carrie Root recalls hearing about a law firm whose senior attorneys were grumbling about unmotivated Millennials. The firm wanted its youngest associates to achieve a certain number of billing hours and offered substantial bonuses as enticement. When a large percentage of the young attorneys failed to meet the goal, the senior attorneys discontentedly muttered about “lazy … [More]

The Hallmarks and Benefits of Servant Leadership in Today’s Business World

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Traditionally, society hasn’t thought of company leaders as servants. But to deal more effectively with today’s changing business dynamics, more companies are incorporating servant leadership to benefit employees and the community as well as the bottom line. Servant leadership is especially important and applicable in a post-COVID business world, when millions are quitting … [More]

Yes, You Really Need to Learn How to Say No; Here’s Why

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The demands on your time can be overwhelming – and yet instead of easing up, they keep coming as seemingly everyone has a request. Maybe it's an organization that needs volunteers for an upcoming event – yet again. Perhaps it’s your boss, who comes to you first because you always pitch in while others beg out of additional assignments. Or it could be a close friend who needs … [More]

30% More Meetings and Too Many Emails, Survey Highlights How Work Has Changed 

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Pragmatic Institute—a trusted enterprise education partner in data science, design, product marketing and product management — has released results from its 20th annual product management and marketing survey. This year’s findings provided valuable insight into how the global pandemic has changed work for product leaders, managers and marketers across a wide range of … [More]

It’s an Employee’s Market, Here’s How to Keep Them

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Have employees ever had this much leverage? Employers are struggling to fill jobs in the wake of “The Great Resignation.” There were a record number of U.S. job openings in June – over 10 million – as nearly four million Americans quit in that month alone, reflecting confidence they can find better positions and places to work. Many employers are having to compete for … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: 6 pasos sencillos para comunicarse de manera eficaz

por Edgar R. Olivo

¿Por qué es importante la comunicación eficaz en los negocios? Todo se reduce al resultado final de sus ingresos. El resultado final es el ingreso neto de una empresa después de que todos los gastos se hayan pagado con sus ganancias. Este es el número que necesita saber que determina si estará o no en el negocio. Y sin una comunicación eficaz, será muy difícil hacer crecer su … [More]

6 Simple Steps to Communicate Effectively

by Edgar R. Olivo

Why is effective communication important in business? It boils down to the bottom line. The bottom line is a company’s net income after all expenses have been paid out of its earnings. This is the number you need to know that determines whether or not you will be in business. And without effective communication, it will be very hard to grow your business or career toward … [More]

Will Robots Keep Pushing People Out of Jobs? How to Engineer an Equitable Economy 

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Are some companies moving closer to having more robots than employees? Recent studies indicate a trend in that direction. Research from Google Cloud shows two-thirds of manufacturers who use artificial intelligence in their day-to-day operations say that their reliance on AI is increasing. And a report from PwC predicts that by the mid-2030s, up to 30% of jobs could be … [More]