Social engineering attacks use human nature to their advantage, preying on our trust, greed, fear, curiosity, and even our desire to help others. A study shows that 75% of respondents believe that social engineering and phishing attacks are the biggest danger to cybersecurity at their company. Cybersecurity threats are evolving, and while the incidence of traditional attacks … [More]
Area Sellers Still Receiving Top Dollar for Homes Despite Fewer Closed Sales YOY
January delivered a strong start to the year, offsetting a slouching December, according to a report released by Phoenix REALTORS®. Analyzing the latest ARMLS data, there were 6,848 new listings hitting the market, compared to 4,105 in December. As well, average sale prices rose in January from December and sat at $539,617, which was up by nearly $4,000. “The first month of … [More]
5 Sustainable Ways to Support Black Businesses beyond Black History Month
There’s no doubt that the best and most meaningful way to support Black-owned businesses is to buy from them long-term. Highlighting them during Black History Month is a good first step that business leaders can expand on by incorporating supportive initiatives for Black businesses into their operational processes. Here are five ways to set your business up to have a … [More]
Remote Work Report Reveals How the Pandemic Reshaped Local Economies and the Way We Work
Yelp data found that about 25% of U.S. states, including Washington, D.C., experienced a decrease in their share of search locations, most notably Washington, D.C. (down 26%), New York (down 12%) and California (down 12%). Approximately 30% of U.S. cities* experienced a decrease in the share of searches compared to 2019, with several of them concentrated in large coastal cities … [More]
2023 Tech Salary Report: Six-Figure Compensation Is Here to Stay
The average salary for a technology professional in the United States increased to $111,348 in 2022, up from $108,857 in 2021. The continued upward trend in tech salaries represented in the 2023 Tech Salary Report, released today from tech career marketplace Dice, is a strong indicator that technology professionals remain in high demand in the U.S. The growth in tech … [More]
Six Best Practices for Evaluating Creative Project Proposals
The meeting is about to begin. The creative team has spent days, weeks, maybe even months massaging their concepts, tactics and messaging into the perfect presentation. You can see the beads of sweat forming on their foreheads, signaling something big is at stake here. The speakers speak, and the ideas … miss the mark. There’s no way around it: this presentation fell short of … [More]
Small Business Loan Allows Hispanic-Owned Phoenix Law Firm to Buy Own Office, Add Jobs
If Jose Saldivar was going to be able to help more clients, he would need more employees — and a bigger office that would welcome them, a professional setting where they could discuss their cases. More than 13 years after he founded Saldivar & Associates, PLLC, with more than 13 years of renting, the Phoenix-based law firm now owns its new location, purchasing an … [More]
Podcast: Reducing High Friction Behaviors in an Organization Leads to Increased Career Prospects and Higher Rewards
“To actually get something done inside an organization means working across it effectively with low friction,” says Taylor Griffin, Chief Operating Officer of The Miles Group/TMG in a new episode of C-Suite Intelligence released today. In the new episode – “Low Friction Leadership” – Griffin joins Stephen Miles, Founder and CEO of TMG, to explain how reducing “behavioral … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Desbloqueando el Poder de la IA: 5 Formas en que los Chatbots e Inteligencia Artificial están Revolucionando las Operaciones de Pequeños Negocios
Los dueños de pequeños negocios siempre están buscando formas de ser más innovadores y eficientes, y la tecnología está desempeñando un papel cada vez más importante en esta búsqueda. En los últimos años, la inteligencia artificial (IA) ha surgido como una herramienta clave para los emprendedores que buscan optimizar las operaciones, mejorar la experiencia del cliente y obtener … [More]
Unleashing the Power of AI: 5 Ways Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence Are Revolutionizing Small Business Operations
Small business owners are always looking for ways to become more innovative and efficient, and technology is playing an increasingly important role in this pursuit. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key tool for entrepreneurs looking to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and gain a competitive edge. We will explore five ways in … [More]
1 in 3 Remote Workers Have Engaged in Romantic Relationships, Says Survey
ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey report that explores the prevalence of romantic relationships between remote coworkers. The study also highlights the pervasiveness of sexual harassment, even in a remote work environment. Overall, the survey generated responses from 1,250 Americans who … [More]
Despite Recent Debacles in Crypto Space, Expert and Author Says Now May Be a Great Time to Invest
The recent failures in the cryptocurrency space (think FTX and 3AC) have left many investors uneasy about allocating funds to crypto and other digital assets. Joshua Peck, founder of TrueCode Capital and author of the new book Cryptocurrency Risk Management: A Guide for Family Wealth Managers, says investing now may be the smart move. In the book, Peck offers his thoughts on … [More]
Experts Offer a Plan for Raising the Bar on Workplace Safety
Compliance with OSHA and industry safety standards should not be the ultimate goal for an organization; it should be the baseline, say workplace safety experts Ken Chapman and Tony Orlowski. In their new book, Safety Beyond the Numbers: A Path to Principled Leadership, Chapman and Orlowski address the “what now?” question when a company has a robust safety compliance program … [More]
Blueprint for Change Agents Opens New Possibilities for Workplace Success
“Transformational leadership” by definition means embarking on uncharted territory. It’s about curiosity, courage — and sometimes doing the impossible. In her new book, Cultivating Transformations: A Leader’s Guide to Connecting the Soulful and the Practical, consultant and keynote speaker Jardena London extends a hand to those tasked with leading a company’s transformational … [More]
Five Top Tips to Increase Your Productivity and Manage Your Mental Health
Productivity and mental health are closely linked. With depression, anxiety and burnout being the most common manifestations of poor mental health, the experts at Joy Organics have compiled a list of five tips to help manage your mental health and increase productivity both in and out of the workplace. Take a break It’s important to step away from your work every few … [More]
Leaders: Ready for a Bold Answer to Service Fatigue? 3 Ways to Avoid the Epidemic of Quiet Quitting
Everyone’s all heard of it by now: “quiet quitting” is the freshly coined phrase to describe the age-old behavior of not quite leaving one’s job entirely but rather opting to no longer go above and beyond. It’s Service Fatigue to the extreme, risking not just customer satisfaction but staff loyalty and your business’s bottom line, too. While the idea of “quiet quitting” may be … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Invertir en Coaching Financiero: Una Guía para Propietarios de Pequeños Negocio
Últimamente, la importancia de la planificación financiera y la estrategia de crecimiento se ha vuelto cada vez más clara para los dueños de pequeños negocios. Con la evolución de la economía, se ha vuelto aún más crucial que los dueños de pequeños negocios tengan una comprensión profunda de sus finanzas. Desafortunadamente, muchos pequeños negocios no pueden permitirse el … [More]
Investing in Financial Coaching: A Guide for Small Business Owners
In recent years, the importance of financial planning and growth strategy has become increasingly clear to small business owners. As the economy continues to evolve, it has become even more critical for small business owners to have a deep understanding of their financials. Unfortunately, many small businesses are unable to afford the cost of a full-time CFO. But there is good … [More]
