A survey by global API Management leader Axway, based in Phoenix, Ariz., reveals half of Americans have never heard of the term “open banking,” but 84% agree with its central tenet that they should have control of their financial data. Open banking is the use of APIs to unlock financial data, enabling third-party software providers and banks to build new, … [More]
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Tax Survey: High Taxes Remain a Significant Burden on Small Businesses
NFIB
The NFIB Research Center released today a new tax survey of small business owners assessing their biggest tax challenges, implications of potential changes to the tax code, and how tax policy impacts business operations. Most notably, federal income and payroll taxes are significant costs and administrative burdens for small businesses. “High tax rates have … [More]
What Customers Really Want from Your Brand and How to Give It to Them
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Getting and keeping a customer’s attention can be a challenge for companies in today’s competitive marketplace. Turning that person’s curiosity into a purchase often hinges on the customer experience, which these days means almost everything. One study shows that 80% of consumers care as much about the experience a company provides as about its products and services. And 54% … [More]
Practical Considerations for Private Employers Considering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
by Jessica Post and Jason Nutzman
In Arizona, a number of hospital systems have instituted policies requiring their employees to be vaccinated by November 1. While there have been no known legal challenges to these policies, courts in other states have addressed the issue. Over the past couple of months, courts have upheld vaccine mandates. In the Texas case, 117 employees of a hospital challenged the … [More]
How an Injection of Youthful Wisdom Can Rejuvenate Corporate Boards
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Maybe it’s not that surprising that corporate boards are a sea of grey, dominated by directors who measure their experience and time of service in decades. After all, it takes more than a few years to rise to a position of such high esteem and responsibility. But when most of the experience in those boardrooms lies in the distant past, the business risks losing touch with … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo las pequeñas empresas pueden cambiar su relación con el plástico
por Edgar R. Olivo
No hay duda de que los plásticos han cambiado el curso de la historia y su impacto en el medio ambiente. Desde 1950, los seres humanos hemos producido 8.3 mil millones de toneladas métricas de plásticos, un número que se duplicó en 60 años. ¡Eso es mucho plástico! Los geólogos dicen que esta cantidad de plástico creará un indicador geológico en la superficie de la tierra de la … [More]
How Small Business Can Change Their Relationship with Plastic
by Edgar R. Olivo
There is no doubt plastics have changed the course of history and that they impact the environment. Since 1950, humans have produced 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics. That is a lot of plastic! Geologists say this amount of plastic will create a geological indicator on the surface of the Earth the same way we see markings on the surface of exposed mountains that tell us about … [More]
With Health Screenings, Timing is Everything
by Dr. Darren Wethers
Employee health and wellness has always been important, but now more than ever it is time to encourage your employees and fellow colleagues to catch up on critical health screenings and preventive health visits that may have been delayed due to the pandemic. A recent study by JAMA Network Open revealed that more than 40% of people in the U.S. have put off medical care. … [More]
3 Out of 4 People Want Companies to Use Consumer Consented Data
Invisibly Realtime Research
Online advertising is a billion dollar a year industry, yet one that we’ve found people have strong opinions on. Invisibly surveyed 2240 individuals to better understand people’s general knowledge of how online advertising works, and to see whether they like getting targeted online ads. Highlights 84% of respondents said that they know what browsing cookies are. 75% … [More]
How Women Can Nurture in an Environment That Doesn’t Nurture Them Back
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Andi Simon noticed something early in her career as she moved up through the executive ranks in the male-dominated banking industry. A disconnect existed between the way female employees thought, talked and felt, and the environment in which they were engaged to do their jobs. But Simon, who often was sent to a location to launch new services or open a new market, found a … [More]
7 Ways Female Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Self-Promotion
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For some business owners, particularly women and minority entrepreneurs, highlighting personal success in front of others can be a challenge. 76% of women say they struggle with self-promotion, and women are said to be eight times less likely than men to negotiate a salary. In light of National Women’s Day (3rd August), Shanaz Hemmati, Founder and Chief Operating Officer … [More]
What the Hybrid Workplace Means for the Future of Hiring
by Nick Iovacchini
Right now, there are two critical things currently happening in many workspaces that could shape businesses for years to come. The first is that hybrid work is becoming the new normal. People are slowly streaming back into the office thanks to the COVID vaccine, but many are still working from home, either for logistical or health reasons. Thus, a combination of working from … [More]
How Building Their Personal Brand Can Bring Women Back to the Workforce
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The COVID-19 pandemic drove millions of women out of the workforce. A report by McKinsey & Company showed that women comprised nearly 56% of U.S. workforce exits since the crisis began, with many leaving their jobs to take care of their children when schools and daycare facilities were closed. It’s difficult to predict how many women will return to work, when, and the … [More]
Repurposing Hotels into Short-Term Multifamily Housing Helps with the Housing Shortage
By Mark Schilling
The pandemic in 2020 slowed tourism throughout the nation, leaving the hospitality industry economically devastated, with hotels and lodging among the hardest hit. After a year of record-breaking occupancy for hotels, many were forced to close their doors for good and others are still trying to recover. In stark contrast, the demand for multifamily housing is at an all-time … [More]
Preparation Is Overrated: Self-Trust and Resilience Lead to Success
by James Harold Webb
When considering many successful individuals – regardless of industry – the success they’ve achieved is almost always built on risk, confidence, and resilience. This is certainly what I’ve experienced throughout my career. It began at the age of 24 when I was offered a position that I wasn’t completely qualified for. The thing is, if I would have waited to be qualified to … [More]
Today’s Hiring Game: How Degrees, Benefits, Diversity Come Into Play
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With businesses scrambling to fill positions in an era of worker shortages, some hiring managers are left to ponder resumes from job candidates whose skills or education don’t quite match the requirements advertised. Degrees and expertise aren’t everything, though, and other factors can be just as important in finding the right person, says Bill Lyons, the ForbesBooks author … [More]
Supporting Intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ Community
by Marc Brumm
While Pride month is behind us, we must continue to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s contributions and milestones that helped us get to where we are today. Throughout the year, we join forces, participate in events and spotlight the community’s unwavering spirit and incredible resiliency. In addition to continuing to support the LGBTQ+ community, it is important to reflect on … [More]
How to Use a Salary Formula Conversation to Improve Engagement and Inclusivity
by Nikolay Gekht
One of the biggest challenges during the Agile transformation is to help people become agile and stay agile. Experts of Agile management encourage us to define the boundaries for our employees. Agile coaching gurus call us to set and enforce high expectations. I know you understand the importance of doing that. But, as it often happens, saying is one thing, and doing is … [More]
