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]
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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]
Institutional Bias Blocks Underrepresented Businesses from Venture Capital, Private Equity Bonanza
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Corporate America—especially legacy venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms—is losing millions of dollars in potential investment by not looking at small- and medium-sized business. The main reason for this slight – these SMBs do not aspire to be billion-dollar companies. Paul Ford, founder and president of DS9 Capital, a founder-friendly portfolio management holding … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: El desperdicio empresarial – 8 maneras en que las estrategias ‘lean’ pueden ayudar a mejorar los resultados de su negocio
por Edgar R. Olivo
Empresas de todos los tamaños e industrias producen desperdicio, esto es una consecuencia devastadora que tiene serias implicaciones en el lugar de trabajo y en nuestro mundo natural. Muchos de los desafíos ambientales que enfrentamos hoy se remontan al desperdicio y los dueños de negocios ahora tienen que enfocarse en reducir su huella de carbono operando de manera más … [More]
Tackling Business Waste – 8 Ways Lean Strategies Can Help Improve the Bottom Line
by Edgar R. Olivo
Businesses of all sizes and industries produce waste, a devastating consequence that has serious implications in the workplace and on our natural world. Many of the environmental challenges we face today can be traced back to wastefulness, and business owners now have to focus on reducing their carbon footprint by operating leaner. Waste is also problematic for businesses … [More]
4 Ways to Protect Income while Self-Employed
by Phil Cord
Being your own boss results in many benefits. For instance, self-employed people get to choose their working hours and establish their business goals as they seem fit. Moreover, they can determine their work environment and grow their skill set in unique ways. However, being self-employed also comes with its share of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities that often … [More]
Worried That Inflation Will Deflate Your Retirement Plan? 5 Tips To Protect Yourself
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Inflation is rising and so are the concerns of some U.S. consumers. The nearly 1% June jump in the consumer price index brought the total increase over the past 12 months to 5.4% – the biggest spike in annual inflation in nearly 13 years. Economists disagree on how long inflation will go on and how worried people should be. But whenever the costs of goods and services go up … [More]
Ready To Go Maskless? 7 Steps to Prepare Your Smile for Post-Pandemic Life
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Wearing a mask was the public protocol throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently – and sadly for some – smiles disappeared from view. But with vaccinations available and most social restrictions ending, many people are happily ditching their masks and rediscovering the power of giving and seeing a smile. This public reemergence from the mask is a good time to … [More]
8 Tips for Cyber Security in a Company
by Phil Cord
Cyber attacks are becoming a more and more common problem for companies, and every business can be targeted, not only big corporations. That's why it is essential to implement security measures and be sure that each company’s systems won't be hacked. Business owners also have to make sure that every service they use, from online fax services to communication apps, is safe and … [More]
Four Tips to Improve Customer Retention
by Wayne Goshkarian
After getting new customers, many business owners assume they’ll stick around — but why should they? That’s the question a great retention strategy will help answer for you. More than 70% of customers will leave a business due to unsatisfactory customer service. A big part of customer service is regular communication with customers. What can you do to level up your business and … [More]
4 Expert-Approved Solutions to Small Business Failure
by JC Glancy
If you are a small business owner in the United States, you are in good company. According to the US Census Bureau, around 1.4 million new startups were filed between June and September 2020, but research from Lending Tree reveals that around 20% of those will fail during their first year. There are many reasons new businesses fail, from misreading the market, to hiring … [More]
