El arte de las entrevistas: Cómo formular las preguntas adecuadas para una contratación eficaz

por Edgar R. Olivo

Las pequeñas empresas de todo el país y las industrias están sintiendo el impacto de la escasez de mano de obra como uno de los muchos impactos de la pandemia. Esto tiene efectos profundos en nuestros servicios diarios, como reparaciones retrasadas del aire acondicionado, vuelos más caros y atención médica más lenta. Los gerentes comerciales de todo el mundo están encontrando … [More]

The Art of Interviews: How to Ask the Right Questions for Effective Hiring

by Edgar R. Olivo

Small businesses all across the country and industries are feeling the pinch of a labor shortage as one of the many impacts of the pandemic. This has profound effects on our everyday services, such as delayed A/C repairs, more expensive flights and slower healthcare. Business managers everywhere are finding ways to attract new hires with sign-on bonuses, competitive benefit … [More]

4 Basic Blunders Every New Business Needs to Avoid

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Entrepreneurs launch new businesses with visions of rapid growth and burgeoning profits dancing in their heads. But wishing and hoping for growth and success is one thing; making them happen is quite another, says Stephen E. Gerard, an entrepreneur and the ForbesBooks author of Stuck in the Middle Seat: The Five Phases to Becoming a Midcareer Entrepreneur. “Launching a … [More]

The Need for Diversity on Corporate Boards and How to Get There

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When companies such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Under Armour and others added more women and minorities to their boards of directors this past year, much was made of their efforts toward board diversity. But despite gains, diversity on corporate boards continues to be the exception rather than the rule. “While people like to talk about the need for diversity, the fact … [More]

Considerations for Business Reopening after Coronavirus

by Eric Roudi

OpenWorks has worked hard over the past year to support businesses in their efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace through the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, we are proud to begin helping businesses prepare to reopen. As you begin taking the next steps, it’s important to consider all the potential issues and pitfalls of reopening. As a reputable commercial cleaning … [More]

Making an Impact Through Virtual Volunteerism

by Valerie Jones

Organizations in Phoenix have been faced with two logistical challenges – an increased demand for services, and the fact that volunteering rates hit a record-low in 2020 – both of these fueled exponentially by the pandemic. Despite these challenges, our community has demonstrated how strong and resilient we are by finding new ways to reach out to one another, support our local … [More]

How Gratitude Can Strengthen and Grow a Business during a Crisis

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The COVID-19 crisis has affected people in every way imaginable, including the way they view their life. For some, the pandemic has made them stop taking good things and people in their life for granted; for others, the silver linings are harder to find. Having and showing gratitude in the midst of a crisis can be difficult, but research shows that it improves one’s health … [More]

4 Steps to Get More Eyes on Your Digital Content

by Lisa Apolinski

Think you know how much data is created every day? Think again. Here are some shocking data growth statistics from techjury: Every single day, humans create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data (a quintillion is a one followed by 18 zeros). If we look at data created since 2019, it would account for 90 percent of the world’s data. Just today, 95 million photos and videos … [More]

Don’t Be The ‘Hot Mess’ Boss: 5 Communication Habits of the Emotionally Intelligent Leader

by Liz Uram

We’ve all seen it. The leader who receives bad news in a meeting and, with a loud outburst of disgust, slams their fist on the table. Or the leader who becomes overcome by their emotions and breaks down in tears. From one emotional extreme to the other, neither of these leaders instills confidence or trust in their team. Working for an emotionally unstable boss results in a … [More]

En Negocios: Dispositivos de energía inteligente: 6 formas en que las pequeñas empresas pueden ser ecológicas con tecnología inteligente

por Edgar R. Olivo

Dispositivos de energía inteligente están desempeñando un rol más importante en la manera en que las pequeñas empresas se transforman en ser más eficiente y sostenible de crecer. Un dispositivo inteligente es cualquier dispositivo electrónico que se puede conectar a su sistema de energía, con o sin Internet, que puede interactuar con otros dispositivos y tomar algunas … [More]