As the Digital Age advances and technology takes over more jobs, workers must get better at those “human” skills computers can’t do. They must excel at critical thinking, innovative thinking, collaborating, and emotionally engaging with others in the creation and delivery of products and services. Most of all, one must excel at continuously learning…and unlearning…and … [More]
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Lateness Is a Compulsive Habit. Always Late? There Is a Solution!
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Grace Pacie is the first to admit that being on time just isn’t her forte, and she’s not alone. It’s a very common problem, which leaves millions fuming and frustrated as they waste their time waiting for the people who are always late. Grace hates being late and was desperate to improve her punctuality. She discovered around 20% of the population struggle with being on … [More]
Despite Pandemic’s Devastating Impact, World’s Smallest Companies Are Bullish About the Future
GoDaddy
GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, released the GoDaddy Global Entrepreneurship Survey which looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world's smallest businesses. The research shows the pandemic has severely affected their businesses, with 75 percent reporting a fall-off in revenues. Yet, the findings also reveal a steely resolve by these … [More]
5 Tips to Minimize ZOOM Disasters
by Angela DeFinis
As more and more mothers are working from home and engaging in online presentations and virtual meetings daily (all while dealing with kids and pets underfoot), it’s clear that the current set-up is designed to fail. Unfortunately, there are few rules of engagement to apply when your kitchen table is suddenly your office (and your child’s classroom). And we’re all seeing the … [More]
60% of Companies Have Hired Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic Despite Economic Downturn
The Manifest
the global pandemic continues to unfold, companies are still hiring new employees: Nearly half of businesses (46%) have hired 10 or more new employees since the start of the pandemic, according to new data from a study of 505 HR professionals and 234 employees in the U.S. Businesses are finding innovative ways to onboard employees remotely through group sessions and virtual … [More]
How to Stop Toxic Leadership from Spreading a Virus in Your Company
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Toxic workplaces sometimes start at the top. Difficult, abrasive leaders can create a culture of tension, fear, and abusive behavior at every organizational level. Those types of leaders may produce results, but their actions also lead to dysfunction and employee turnover. Ending the pattern of toxicity starts with companies recognizing red flags, coming up with new … [More]
Ways to Get Serious about Monetizing Your Podcast and Growing Your Audience
GetVokl
Increasingly, listening to podcasts is growing in popularity. According to Statista 55% of Americans have listened to a podcast this year. Every month, millions more are discovering podcasts. Even celebrities are starting their own podcasts. Yet, when it comes to monetization, podcasting is still in its commercial infancy. The majority of independent podcasters however struggle … [More]
Their Take: Implementation of Tenant/Landlord Assistance Programs is Critical
Rick McCartney
Arizona businesses continue to be affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. Particularly hard-hit are those individuals whose business is the ownership and management of rental homes throughout the state. As tenants struggle to make ends meet, landlords were mandated by an executive order to adjust their rent collections schedules, allowing tenants upwards of eight … [More]
How to Build Business Relationships Remotely
By Rick Elmore, Founder & CEO of Simply Noted
As many of us continue to work remotely and practice social distancing, we have lost the personal connection that comes with face-to-face interactions and meetings. This has created a difficult situation for many business owners and representatives who strive to build and maintain relationships in their industry to keep their businesses going. Many people are turning to online … [More]
Job-Hunting Tips to Restore Your Hope Despite the Pandemic
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This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers. Massive unemployment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reflects decline and uncertainty in many industries. With fewer companies hiring, some workers who were laid off or furloughed face a more competitive job search. But while it’s easy to get discouraged, employment numbers are creeping back, … [More]
5 Tips to Focus Your Company’s Transformation as COVID Forces Change
by Edwin Bosso
While the recession caused by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on businesses of all sizes and industries, some are finding new ways to run daily operations, reach customers, re-shape their business, and stay relevant. But others are still trying to figure out how to transform, and an expert in the field says that launching a transformation begins with setting the right … [More]
Report: Hotel Industry Facing Historic Wave of Foreclosures
American Hotel & Lodging Association
A new national report shows that the hotel industry is facing a historic wave of foreclosures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate small business hotel owners and its workforce. Since the beginning of the pandemic the hotel segment has faced a historic number of delinquencies and is the most heavily hit sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) … [More]
How to Build a Diverse Team of Experts So Your Business Can Thrive
Source Digital
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, companies that commit themselves to diverse leadership are more successful. When you have a team made up of people from various backgrounds and experiences, you will get a mix of results that can benefit your company. There are numerous benefits of having a diverse team, but not everyone knows how to build a team of … [More]
Four Reasons to Install a SMART Ventilation System
by Will Carson
In the ever-changing 21st century, SMART-equipped devices are turning up in more and more areas of our lives. Since SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) devices can quickly analyze and detect problems, it should come as no big surprise that SMART-equipped heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are revolutionizing the HVAC industry as an … [More]
Where Is Construction Today as a Result of COVID-19?
by Tom Harrison
Over the course of the last five months, paramount shifts have been made by many industries around the globe in response to the pandemic. These modifications are likely to remain in place even after the virus subsides, especially for the construction industry. As leaders begin to re-evaluate their current organizational processes — including technology implementation for … [More]
Pandemics, Politics and the Impact of Women in Leadership Roles
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Despite enormous strides in business, government and other areas, women don’t always get the respect men do for their leadership abilities, even when they can boast greater accomplishments. But the combination of a pandemic, a recession and an election that 2020 brought could be the impetus for changing the way people view women and their leadership styles, a development … [More]
Health Insurance, Labor, and Taxes Remain Top Issues for Small Business Owners, Says Study
NFIB
Many top concerns, including the cost of health insurance, labor, and taxes, remain constant despite economic conditions, according to the 2020 NFIB Problems and Priorities Survey. The data, collected just prior to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, reflects owners’ views four years into one of the largest U.S. economic expansions. “Although the government shutdowns … [More]
Survey: 84 Percent of U.S. Workers Blame Bad Managers for Creating Unnecessary Stress
Society for Human Resource Management
A new SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) survey affirms the workplace adage that employees leave managers, not companies, as 84 percent of U.S. workers say poorly trained managers create a lot of unnecessary work and stress. The survey of U.S. workers examined their perspective on how ill—or well-equipped—their supervisor(s) were to manage people, the most important … [More]
