Have you ever dreaded having a conversation with an employee who wasn’t meeting performance expectations? Maybe you avoided it, hoping it would improve on its own? If so, you are not alone. Most managers would agree that one of their least favorite tasks is talking to an employee about poor performance. When performance conversations are ignored, success is left up to … [More]
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Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically by Generation, Study Shows
Nintex
Nintex, the global standard for process management and automation, today released findings across four generations of employees from the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study which surveyed* 1,000 United States-based full-time workers at companies with 501-50,000 employees. Most employees in this U.S. study report unexpectedly positive remote work experience and productivity in 2020, … [More]
Who’s the Best Person for the Job? 5 Tips to Find ‘Culture Fit’ in a Candidate
inbusinessPHX.com
Many factors go into a company’s decision to hire someone: the candidate’s experience, talent, skills, and ability to communicate, for starters. But while a sparkling resume and impressive job interview are still important considerations, a job prospect’s ability to fit the company’s culture has never been more critical in the hiring process, says Joel Patterson, a workplace … [More]
Curiosity and Allyship in the Workplace Create Equitable Change
Catalyst
Curiosity and allyship drive inclusion for people of color in the workplace, according to a new study from Catalyst. Conversely, the study, "Allyship and Curiosity Drive Inclusion for People of Color at Work," cautions senior leaders to avoid performative allyship, which often maintains the status quo by appearing to support change without making real, equitable change for … [More]
How to Win the Hiring War: Four Ways to Compete for Top Talent against Bigger Brands
by Jeremy Eskenazi
Strategic recruiters attract the best talent before candidates even know what the company does. There was a time when Apple was known only as a fruit, the word “Nike” had no meaning and Walgreen was simply a family name. All brands started unknown and had to build a reputation, a pattern of success in their industry and a positive experience for users. All companies, no … [More]
Report: Hotel and Travel Outlook for 2021, Business Travel Not Expected to Return Until 2024
American Hotel & Lodging Association
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released “AHLA’s State of the Hotel Industry 2021” outlining the forecasted state of the hotel industry in 2021 and into the immediate future. The report examines the high-level economics of the hotel industry’s recovery, the specific impact on and eventual return of business travel, and consumer travel … [More]
SkySong Expected to Generate $58.2 Billion in Economic Impact Over Next 30 Years
inbusinessPHX.com
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center “is a job creator with outsized ripple effects” on economic development in the region, with an estimated impact of $58.2 billion over the next 30 years and with even more value as a brand representing innovation and entrepreneurship. The estimate is part of a comprehensive new Market Analysis and Economic & Fiscal Impact … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: ¿Qué es el marketing verde? Estrategias ecológicas para ayudarlo a atraer más negocios
por Edgar R. Olivo
¡Nunca ha habido un momento más emocionante para comenzar a invertir en la transformación de su pequeña empresa en un modelo más ecológico que en 2021! Es posible que haya notado más noticias de la administración Biden/Harris comprometiéndose a avanzar en los esfuerzos para combatir la crisis climática, así como la explosión de publicaciones patrocinadas que venden productos … [More]
What Is Green Marketing? Eco-Friendly Strategies to Help You Attract More Business
by Edgar R. Olivo
Never has there been a more exciting time to start investing in transforming your small business to an eco-friendlier model than in 2021! You may have noticed more news from the Biden/Harris administration committing to advancing efforts to combat the climate crisis as well as the explosion of sponsored posts advertising eco-friendly products. This is no coincidence. The … [More]
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Taking Over the Family Business
by Angela Civitella
Passing on the family business to the up-and-coming generation is one of the greatest joys when a founding businessowner steps down. But when the next generation steps in and takes over, this new leadership tends to make some big mistakes, despite the fact that things are staying in the family. What are these big mistakes and how can they be avoided? Lack of leadership and … [More]
Leveling Off: Mortgage Delinquencies Continue to Rise but Pace Moderating in October
CoreLogic
CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report for October 2020. On a national level, 6.1% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure). This represents a 2.4-percentage point increase in the overall … [More]
Survey: America’s CEOs Start 2021 Concerned about Taxes, Optimistic about Trade, & Eager to Return to the Office
The Conference Board
As 2021 begins, a new survey from The Conference Board reveals the biggest issues that will keep business leaders up at night in the new year. CEOs in the United States are more worried about higher corporate taxes and increased regulation, but less worried about global political instability and disruptions to global trade. And compared to their global peers, U.S. CEOs are more … [More]
Survey Reveals 68% of Surveyed Workers Do Not Feel Completely Safe in Their Buildings
Honeywell
Honeywell released the results of a comprehensive study on workers' perceptions and feelings on the health and safety of their workplace. Conducted by Wakefield Research, the study surveyed 2,000 workers that typically work in buildings with 500 or more employees across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and the Middle East. The findings show that a staggering … [More]
7 Great Ways to Create a Really Inclusive Workplace
by Andi Simon, Ph.D.
In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, Elisabeth Kelan writes about “gender fatigue,” which she describes as the phenomenon of people acknowledging that gender inequality exists in general, but not in their workplace. Lots of people, it seems, are all for gender equity, inclusion and a diverse workforce. Yet, it is just not happening. It reminded me about the … [More]
Despite New Stimulus, More Than 3 Million Renters Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Bear Extreme Housing Cost Burden
Zillow
For millions of renters who remain unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the recently finalized fiscal stimulus package is desperately needed relief. The additional payments will bring their typical rent burdens from more than 80% of their income to less than half, a new Zillow® analysis shows. While the extra assistance helps on a monthly basis, millions behind on their … [More]
Content is Critical for 2021 and Beyond: How to Activate Engagement in Today’s Video Marketing
Source Digital
We’ve all heard the saying that when it comes to online marketing, content is king. Going into the new year, that holds true, but there’s one caveat that marketing managers must grasp if they want their efforts to be effective. It’s not that content is king when it comes to video marketing – it’s content that actively engages viewers. Those companies that tap into the power of … [More]
Clean Data Key to Maximizing 5G’s Potential to Augment Marketing
inbusinessPHX.com
When it comes to 5G—the fifth generation of cellular wireless technology helping us navigate the online world—most businesses are focused on speed. The key to progress is processing the data. Connection is one thing; giving context to the vast amounts of information coming is an unprecedented challenge, according to Sky Cassidy, CEO of MountainTop Data. “How marketing … [More]
Talent Engagement will be Critical to Building Business Resiliency as Market Evolves in 2021
The Execu|Search Group
The Execu|Search Group released its 2021 Hiring Outlook titled, 3 Strategies For Building A Resilient Workforce During Uncertain Times. The report, which provides insight into the factors that most impact employee engagement, aims to help employers navigate their talent pool in an evolving market. This is critical as COVID-19 continues to run its course in 2021, and companies … [More]
