Disruption has become the name of the game in business, whether it’s seen in the practices of proactive company leaders seeking a competitive advantage or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But disruption isn’t just about new products or services; the success of the massive change depends largely on the disruptive leader and how he or she manages all the people involved – … [More]
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How the City of Phoenix Is Working to Address Homelessness
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The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) released the data today from it's 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count. The PIT Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experincing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time, as part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness nationwide. The numbers reflect … [More]
2022 Career Optimism Index™ Shows Significant Gap Between Employee Realities and Employer Perceptions
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As the Great Resignation continues to disrupt the U.S. workforce, the University of Phoenix Career Institute™ has released its 2022 Career Optimism Index™, a comprehensive study assessing the state of Americans’ career trajectories. New to this year’s Index—and based on findings uncovered in last year’s report—is the addition of employers as a surveyed group, alongside American … [More]
Does Your Tech Stack Match Your Company Culture? 3 Tips for Alignment
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Deciding on the right technology that fits your business’ needs and people can be challenging, but in today’s world that alignment is a must. Software adoption often has a measurable effect on the bottom line. Research shows, for example, that sales organizations are less likely to meet their quotas if they are using customer relationship management systems less than 75% of … [More]
Why In-Person Interaction Remains Critical in the Age of Remote Work
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Not long after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift to remote work, the internet security research firm Twingate conducted a national survey to find out what workers missed most about going to the office. Heading the list: “Social connections,” followed closely by “human contact in general.” Those answers aren’t surprising to Phil Kelley Jr., author of Presence and … [More]
How Women – and Men – Can Find Power in Their Feminine Voice
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Of the numerous attributes that make someone a leader, a masculine voice is a vital component in the corporate world, a recent study suggests. While some people may view the value placed on “vocal masculinity” as a gender bias in the C-suite, another study found that both women and men prefer male and female leaders with lower-pitched voices. But such data doesn’t mean … [More]
How Can You Tap into Your Superpower? 5 Tips for Becoming a Visionary Leader
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The business world moves fast – faster than ever before, thanks in large part to new technology and higher expectations from customers in an ultra-competitive landscape. And for leaders, it’s about constantly moving their company forward or being left behind. Being “in the moment” is crucial, but one key factor separating successful companies from mediocre ones are visionary … [More]
It’s Important for Small Business Owners to Open a Business Checking Account
by Kim Dees
Starting a business can come with multiple challenges, including money issues you might not anticipate. Financial hiccups often stem from lack of organization — which can be solved by keeping personal and business finances separate. If you are starting a business, the first financial move to make is to separate your accounts. There is a difference between a personal checking … [More]
Tips for Employers, Employees during the ‘Great Reshuffle’
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Express Employment Professionals, a top global staffing firm that operates via local franchises, is on the front lines of this reshuffle. It employed 586,000 people around the world in 2021 and more than 10 million since its inception in 1983. Maricopa County has eight Express locations in Chandler, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix (Central), Phoenix (Southeast), Phoenix (South), … [More]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Business Relationships and Grow Your Company
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Another record year for entrepreneurship could be in store for 2022. But how many of these new business owners end up succeeding will depend on more than the quality of the products and services they offer. Creating and nurturing customer relationships allow businesses to offer a more personalized and enticing customer experience, which produces the buyer loyalty that is … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 pasos para mejorar la moral de su equipo
por Edgar R. Olivo
La moral de su equipo es un factor importante que contribuye al desempeño de los empleados. Cuando está formando su equipo, también está cultivando las habilidades que le permiten a su empresa alcanzar sus objetivos. Ayudar a su equipo a alcanzar su máximo potencial es asegurarse de que tengan las herramientas y el apoyo adecuados para hacer su trabajo con éxito. Construir y … [More]
5 Steps to Improve Morale on Your Team
by Edgar R. Olivo
Your team morale is an important factor that contributes to employee performance. When you are building your team, you are also cultivating the skills that allow your company to achieve its goals. Helping your team achieve their full potential is making sure they have the right tools and support to do their jobs successfully. Building and sustaining employee morale starts with … [More]
Does Your Recruiting and Culture Meet the New Candidate’s High Expectations?
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“The Great Resignation” in 2021 created a talent shortage and prompted company leaders to re-evaluate their perspective on hiring and culture. Amid job candidates’ shifting demands and higher expectations, some businesses are learning they’ll need to adapt their recruiting strategies to hire the right workers in 2022. But while most leaders understand that a positive work … [More]
What Are the Psychological Effects of Discrimination at Work?
by Phil Cord
When setting about their career path, people envision a future where they come up through the ranks until they achieve their life goals, be it a high position in a company or a comfortable life. Though a few bumps along the way are expected, some might face adversity from an unexpected source. It would seem that working in the same space calls for mutual respect, yet some … [More]
How to Build Leadership Programs for Women in Your Organization
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The percentage of women who hold leadership roles in business, higher education and government grows with each passing year – sometimes dramatically, sometimes incrementally. But every gain holds the promise of more gains, as young girls see opportunities previous generations didn’t. “Each of us stands on the shoulders of all the women in our chosen professions who have … [More]
A Time of Invention and Reinvention: How Entrepreneurs Can Tap into Creativity
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt or make major changes. The challenges presented required leaders to think creatively in order to solve problems and generate new ideas that can keep their companies competitive. Now with record numbers of people starting businesses and entrepreneurial veterans trying to stay afloat, creative problem-solving is a key … [More]
Big Dreams, No Cash: Funding Your Brick-and-Mortar Business
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The digital world made starting a business easier. Anyone with a computer, a phone and a spare room could give entrepreneurship a try, no office or storefront necessary. Or so it would seem. In truth, not every business can operate without a brick-and-mortar presence. Cyberspace isn’t sufficient when a budding entrepreneur wants to open a bowling alley, laundromat, car … [More]
Homebuyers Face the Fastest, Priciest Market on Record, Says Report
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Homes sold faster than ever during the four weeks ending February 13, as a record 57% of homes that went under contract did so within two weeks of being listed, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. People buying homes now are paying more than ever before, too—a median $1,997 per month—as asking prices soared 16% year over … [More]
