As we approach the pandemic’s one-year anniversary, significant challenges posed by Covid-19 remain. Even with vaccine distribution underway, infections continue to spread and new variants of the virus raise doubts as to when life may return to some version of pre-pandemic normal. For businesses, the continued uncertainty stemming from the pandemic means they must maintain a … [More]
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Staying Limber: How Business Flexibility Is Key to Navigating Continued Pandemic Risks
by Will Spong
Expanding Access to Credit Could Shrink the Homeownership Race Gap
Rick McCartney
Limited access to credit-building products and services disproportionately cuts off Black and Latinx Americans from the wealth-building advantages of homeownership that can last for generations, a new Zillow® analysis shows, shedding light on a prime barrier to entry for prospective homeowners of color. Twenty-six million Americans do not have a credit recordi and around … [More]
Productivity and Job Satisfaction Driven by Where You Live, Says Study
Nintex
Nintex, the global standard for process management and automation, today released region-specific findings from the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study which surveyed 1,000 American workers about their sentiment around their current jobs and the future of work. The study highlights a positive nationwide productivity statistic with 70 percent of those employees reporting being "more … [More]
Habits Highly Successful Business Managers Have (and How to Get Them)
PEO Leadership
According to Gallup, bad managers cost businesses billions each year, and account for at least 70% of variances in employee engagement scores. Having a highly successful business manager is crucial to the overall success of a company. The problem, however, is that not everyone knows what type of habits effective managers have. By being able to identify what those habits are, … [More]
Their Take: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds
by Pam Kehaly, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery has been jumpstarted with one of the highest-volume, 24/7 vaccination sites in the country at State Farm … [More]
Top Reasons Why Your Employees Should Improve Their Business Language
by Phil Cord
No matter the type of organization, efficient business communication is crucial. Unfortunately, many companies struggle to manage miscommunication and foster honest, open communication. Just as employers raise their business's competencies using professional services (like Edinburgh translation services), they can enormously benefit from adding business language training to … [More]
Three Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Tax Audit
by Tom Wheelwright, CPA
Many people fear a tax audit. So much so that they choose to give up legal tax savings in the hope of avoiding the possibility of an audit, and many times at the advice of their own tax advisor. However, when done right, identifying legal tax saving opportunities actually helps reduce your audit risk. What Are the Risks? When it comes to audit risk, there are two factors … [More]
Their Take: Harnessing One of the Biggest Marketing Movements of 2021
by Adam Witty
There is one element in particular that promises to be absolutely critical: inclusivity. This is bigger than a trend, though. In many ways, inclusivity has become a mandate. More than ever, consumers are demanding to see themselves and those they know and love reflected in the brands they buy from. if they don’t, they’re willing to spend their money somewhere else. In fact, … [More]
56% of Small Businesses Plan to Spend More Compensating Employees in 2021
Clutch
More than half of small businesses (56%) plan to spend more compensating their employees in 2021 than last year, according to a new report from Clutch , the leading B2B research and reviews firm. Clutch surveyed small business owners and managers in 2019 and 2021 to learn about what compensation and benefits they offer employees. The data reveals increased demand for health … [More]
Vaccine Could Boost Listings Ahead of Home Shopping Season
zillow
The COVID-19 vaccine is likely to add more buyers and sellers to an already red hot real estate market. A new survey from Zillow finds a large majority (70%) of homeowners say they would be comfortable moving to a new home after widespread COVID-19 vaccine distribution, a meaningful bump from the 52% who currently feel that way. That amounts to homeowners in more than 14 … [More]
