It’s been quite foggy out the windshield for many teams and organizations lately. The last years have been blurry with a fast-moving and often divided world. We’ve experienced differing modes of communication; the expansion of remote workers; a global pandemic; issues of racism, social injustice and equity; and political and economic uncertainty; all while continuing the … [More]
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How Living with Gratitude Grows Great Leaders
by Doug Meyer-Cuno
Living with gratitude isn’t easy. Being a leader who lives with gratitude is even more difficult. Sometimes, we’re angry or upset because of a personal crisis or an employee’s bad decision. And when we’re in that negative place, we can’t be grateful. In order to be at our best as leaders, living in gratitude is essential. Why is that? Coming from a place of appreciation … [More]
HR Execs Report Directly to the CEO, President, or Company Owner at a Majority of Organizations, Says Survey
XpertHR
At about three-fifths (61%) of organizations, the top HR executive reports to the chief executive officer, president, or company owner, according to 417 US employers responding to XpertHR's HR Staffing and Resources Survey 2021. At some organizations, HR may report to the CFO (13%), COO (10%), a senior-level company-wide manager (e.g., executive director, general manager) … [More]
COVID-19 Stories: Navajo Woman Business Owner Steps Up to Lead Volunteer Relief Distribution Effort
Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
Last March, Navajo business owner Vanessa Tullie had just completed construction of a new office space when she responded to a call to join the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund efforts. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Tullie owns and operates a home care agency, appropriately named Ahehee’ Shidine’e Homecare LLC., which loosely translates to mean, “Thank you, my … [More]
With Eviction Cliff Extended, Here’s How Millions Can Keep Their Homes
Zillow
More than three million renters said they were at risk of losing their homes with the federal eviction moratorium that set to expire on Wednesday, but a new Zillow analysis shows the number of households ultimately evicted could be as low as 130,000, depending on government action, the pace of economic recovery, and how landlords respond. That range highlights the need for … [More]
New Employment Study Shows which Companies Have Best Work Cultures
Radiant Forest
Many employers will be surprised to see their best and brightest executives leave for better opportunities after the pandemic, according to a new study of 1,000 companies by Radiant Forest, LLC. This study is the first to create a standardized rating of the best and worst employers based on employee ratings. "With more employers supporting remote work arrangements, the best … [More]
Why Small Businesses Shouldn’t Rely Solely on Amazon (& How to Do It)
by Jennifer Adams Bunkers
For small businesses, creating a strong product is only a portion of the journey. You can have the best product but, if no one knows who you are or where to buy your product, your company can easily flop. Many small-business owners in the early years of their company tend to turn to Amazon to help them build a stronger customer base, as well as use the platform to provide a … [More]
Their Take: There’s a Better Way of Helping Kids with Developmental Disabilities
By Aritro Majumdar, Co-founder and CEO, Rayo
I used to work as a caregiver for kids with special needs. And I absolutely loved it. What I didn’t love was filling out the mountains of paperwork used to track what a caregiver has done when they meet with a client. Not only did it take away from the time I had to directly interact with the kids, it seemed more perfunctory and maintenance-driven as opposed to purposeful … [More]
Five Partnerships that Lead to Increased ROI
by Amanda Nielsen
“If You Market” podcast hosts Sky Cassidy and Karla Jo Helms interview Amanda Nielsen about the power partnerships offer companies when deployed successfully. An expert in relationships between SAS companies and agencies/consultants, she shares her insights on how to find, nurture and keep partnerships. Partnerships, simply put, are the relationships established between … [More]
What You Need If You Are Called to Lead
by Rhea Seddon, M.D.
At some point in their life, most people will be called upon to lead. Whether it was being the line leader in third grade or the president of a large corporation, specific required skills come along with the job. Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be a leader but the paths they have chosen … [More]
Homebuyer Education Course Prepares First-Time, Prospective Buyers for Making the Move to Homeownership
About Take Charge America, Inc.
With interest rates still incredibly low and the spring homebuying season underway, first-time and other prospective homebuyers are eager to make their move into their next home. Take Charge America’s homebuyer education course, Make Your Move…A Guide to Homeownership (MYM), can prepare those would-be buyers for the homebuying process and qualify them for down-payment … [More]
Employers, What’s Your Vaccination Strategy?
inbusinessPHX.com
At long last the COVID-19 vaccines are here. While employers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief, they are also wondering how to best handle the sticky subject (pun intended) of getting their employees vaccinated and back to work ASAP. The good news is many employees appear to want the vaccine. Recent poll numbers indicate that 71 percent of those surveyed are willing … [More]
Staying on Top of Your Game in these Uncertain Times
PEO Leadership
According to a recent report by Gallup, the mental health of Americans has dropped to its lowest point in two decades. This is largely because of the pandemic, which has led to a 9% drop in the number of people who feel their mental health is excellent. Business managers and entrepreneurs can relate, but it’s important that they stay on top of their game, especially as we close … [More]
Low-Income Renters Left Out of Pandemic Savings
Zillow
Home values continued their march upward in February, matching record monthly growth from months prior, according to Zillow's February Market Report.[i] While home sales and appreciation soared over the course of the pandemic, rent growth slowed, seemingly a boost for rent affordability. However, it was often the more-expensive areas of metros that softened the most, providing … [More]
Does Your Company Care about the Environment as much as Consumers Do?
inbusinessPHX.com
It’s not just a product’s quality that compels consumers to purchase it. More people today care about how the item was manufactured and whether the company is harming the environment. Studies show sustainability is a factor driving customers’ buying decisions. Recent research by IBM revealed that nearly six in 10 consumers surveyed are willing to change their shopping habits … [More]
Carvana Shares 2020 Online Car Buying Insights and Trends in New Report
Carvana
Carvana, the second largest used auto retailer in the U.S. and leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, has released its second annual online car buying report. After an unprecedented year that saw record e-commerce adoption across the board, Carvana examined hundreds of thousands of purchases and millions of site visits to identify insights that made … [More]
Don’t Lose Great Talent by Focusing on Years of Experience!
by Jeremy Eskenazi
Rather than use years of experience in a job posting to eliminate very junior (or senior!) people, a best practice is to describe what the actual job would do. Consider the key accountabilities and indicate that these are things that the candidate needs to show you they can already do. This is not the kind of talent you want to lose out on for policy’s sake. During your intake … [More]
Motivating the Un-Motivated: Don’t Give Up Too Soon
by Liz Uram
When Mary started with the company, she was enthusiastic, energetic and consistently the top sales person on the team. She got along well with her co-workers and was known for her superior customer service skills. Over time something changed. Mary began starting work late, leaving early and taking long lunches. The brief interactions with her co-workers usually turned into … [More]
