Businesses bolted into 2020 with firm plans and optimistic outlooks. All that evaporated by mid-March as the focus turned from thriving to surviving for most companies. Now, as this turbulent year enters its final months, a new question lies just over the horizon. What will 2021 bring and how can businesses be ready? “The future still seems so uncertain and the end of … [More]
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Find Your Path to a Thriving, Fulfilling Career
inbusinessPHX.com
Choosing a career path, navigating it successfully and continuing to move in the right direction can get complicated when your life’s work isn’t fulfilling. But it’s never too late to course-correct. While the risks associated with making a job switch might sound great, the cost of staying in a job that doesn’t align with your interests and talents is far greater, advises … [More]
New Study Reveals Minority Leaders Getting More Promotions, but More Likely to Switch Companies to Advance
DDI
Senior minority executives plan to leave their current position at twice the normal rate of other executives. And this exodus could be coming within the next year, according to DDI’s Diversity and Inclusion Report 2020. This is just one finding from the report, which is part of the Global Leadership Forecast series by DDI. The report includes data from 15,787 leaders and … [More]
How to Be a Hands-On Leader in Social Distancing Times
by Joel Patterson
There are plenty of suggestions out there about how to best lead a company, but have you ever been told that an uninvolved, uninterested, hands-off leadership strategy is the way to go? Probably not. Being a hands-on leader is more important than ever these days, as many teams are working remote. The more a leader separates him or herself from the rest of the company, the … [More]
5 Things You Should Be Doing for Your Virtual Internship Program
by Ben Siegel
There’s no doubting that the pandemic has drastically changed the way we work. Offices are closed, most meetings are now virtual, and networking has become a day-to-day challenge. Though industries have found solutions for most of the year’s obstacles, several internship programs have been left behind. As these programs are essential to both business owners and students alike, … [More]
COVID-19 is Driving the Housing Inventory Crisis in Unexpected Ways
Zillow
A historic inventory crisis is driving up home prices to new highs, but understanding why would-be sellers are sitting on the sideline had been guesswork. Now a new Zillow survey is shedding light on how the pandemic is influencing homeowners who are considering selling in the next three years, and the reasons why they're staying put. Life uncertainty, likely caused by … [More]
3 Talent Acquisition Mistakes You Might Be Making
by George Randle
I felt as if I’d won the lottery. Through a highly selective veteran hiring group, I had been offered a position at one of the world’s largest big-box retailers. According to a company representative, they were looking for driven leaders who knew how to mentor, lead, and provide vision for people. It sounded like a perfect fit for me. Plus, the job included a good salary, … [More]
Their Take: Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2020
Citizens Against Government Waste
As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, today Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its 20th annual compilation of hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats: Trick: The House Robs Taxpayers of $3 Trillion In an attempt to shake down taxpayers and steal their money in the dead of night, the House of Representatives approved the $3 … [More]
Survey: New Holiday, Election & Advertising Trends
Adtaxi
Adtaxi, one of the nation’s fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, announced the results of its Holiday, Election & Advertising Trends survey. Examining consumer response to the dominant forces shaping this unprecedented year, the study found that 3 in 4 respondents (74%) say they will make an effort to shop from local small businesses this holiday season. Still, … [More]
Generational Businesses Fail and What to Do about Them
by Kate Zabriskie
Anyone in a family business knows that, according to many statistics, the chance of the business surviving declines with each handoff to the next generation. What causes the drop-off? Among the myriad of reasons: times change, dedication levels vary and talent isn’t always genetic. If you’re in a family business, do any of the following sound familiar? Granddaddy toiled … [More]
