The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed some businesses’ ability to contribute to charitable causes. The crisis affected the bottom lines of U.S. small businesses in particular, many of them on a modest budget to begin with, preventing some of them from being philanthropic or as giving as they would like. But there are ways to give back to the community and help those in need … [More]
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I’m Stuck in Weeds and Can’t Get Out: The Micromanager’s Recovery Guide
by Kate Zabriskie
He gives me an assignment and tells me to do it my way. I only wish he meant it. My way doesn’t seem to hit the mark. He changes the smallest details. I dread getting new work. I’ve had this job for six years. At this point, I think I understand how it works. It’s so frustrating to be treated like someone who just walked in the door. Yesterday, I found her checking my … [More]
3 Ways an Evolved HR Team Drives Profits
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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to adapt to a new reality, many human resources departments faced challenges like never before. Now a question that confronts companies is whether their HR departments have evolved enough to come through for them in a world that continues to change with unprecedented rapidity, says Bill Lyons, the ForbesBooks author of We Are HR: … [More]
The Art of Compliance: Doing What’s Right, Not Just What’s Required
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The rest of society got a taste of what corporate compliance officers go through when the pandemic forced restrictions and requirements on the entire population. Suddenly, people were told to wear masks, social distance, and wash their hands more regularly and thoroughly than ever before. Plenty of people didn’t like that, trying to dodge the new rules or openly defying … [More]
Seven Travel Tips to Help You Travel Safely this Memorial Day
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We are already approaching the end of May and that means the three-day Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Travel has looked a lot different this past year and a half and safety policies and travel regulations are constantly changing. If you are planning to fly out of town for the Memorial Day holiday, these travel tips will help you be prepared. Tip #1 – … [More]
10 Strategies for Small Entrepreneurs to Adapt to a ‘New Normal’
by Phil Cord
In a world where the only constant is change, entrepreneurs have to be on the lookout for new threats and opportunities at all times. The current situation on the market calls for an even greater level of attention. When one small business after another crumbles, it might seem like there is no hope. Many people are discouraged from starting a new venture, while others close … [More]
Don’t Click the Link
by Dr. Greg Miles
Human psychology is a fascinating yet troublesome area of interest for me as a cybersecurity professional. In over 30 years in the industry, the primary “unsolvable” problem has been human behavior. Most people don’t intentionally try to create problems, but they sometimes can’t help themselves. Take for example, the continued growth of phishing campaigns, which allows malware … [More]
Creating Positive Change to Help Arizona Youth Become Future Leaders
by Jessica Yanow
During the past year, mental health has worsened due to the pandemic and various associated stressors, especially within our youth population. According to a 2021 State of Mental Health in America report, youth between the ages of 11 and 17 have been more likely than any other age group to experience moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. The report also … [More]
How to More Easily Handle Hiring through Prioritization
by Jeremy Eskenazi
Sometimes hiring is crazy busy with a multitude of job vacancies and a frantic need to fill positions immediately. Sometimes, it is much slower paced and you can work with the team as is. Regardless of what is driving the volume of hiring — the end of a quarter, event seasons, product orders, etc. — your company needs to come up with a plan of attack to bring talent into the … [More]
What Marketers Need to Know about Media’s New Currency
by Mike Hunter
It is estimated that digital advertising grew 12% over the last year, as many people were at home more during the pandemic. With billions being spent on trying to reach people as they watch videos, it only makes sense that marketers turn to new technology to advance key messaging to targeted consumers. Jeff Wilhoite, chief revenue officer at Source Digital, discusses this … [More]
