Today, Amazon Launchpad, a program dedicated to empowering startups and other innovative new brands to grow in Amazon’s store, announced the top five product categories and top brands selling in each of the top categories. The data is based on the highest-grossing Launchpad categories in the U.S. over the past twelve months and top-selling U.S.-based startups and small … [More]
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Education Co. Offers K-6 Families Back to School Solutions, Nearly 30 Programs in Arizona
KinderCare Education
As families around the country navigate the complexities of this back-to-school season, many face the challenge of safely balancing learning and care in a way that’s safe and manageable for the entire family. KinderCare Education®, the nation’s largest private provider of early childhood and school-age education and care, leads the way with flexible programs designed to support … [More]
Their Take: Dow Revolution – Looking to the Future
by Aaron Warby
The committee charged with the management of the Dow Jones Industrial Index Fund has recently announced that it will change out three stocks (XOM Exxon Mobile Corp., PFE Pfizer Inc., and RTX Raytheon Technology Corp.) for three new stocks (CRM Salesforce.com Inc., AMGN AMGEN Inc., HON Honeywell International Inc.) This kind of change up in the Dow line-up hasn’t been done … [More]
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Consumer Monday: Amazon Halo and Amazon Halo Band – A New Service that Helps Customers Improve Their Health and Wellness
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Amazon introduced Amazon Halo, a new service dedicated to helping customers improve their individual health and wellness. Amazon Halo combines a suite of AI-powered health features that provide actionable insights into overall wellness via the new Amazon Halo app with the Amazon Halo Band, which uses multiple advanced sensors to provide the highly accurate information necessary … [More]
New Report Highlights 20 Steps the U.S. and the West Should Take to Win the Economic Competition against China
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
The COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be the most disruptive force of the year, and climate change is likely to produce some of the most sweeping societal disruptions of the 21st century—but in the mid-horizon, it is the rise of China that constitutes the most significant global business disruptor of the decade, according to a new report released today by the Information … [More]
Five Steps to Deal with Leadership Uncertainty
by Dr. Maria Church, CSP, CPC
Leaders are often expected to have all the answers. Not only is this an expectation shared by many, it is regularly self-imposed. If you do not have the answer to a leadership challenge, you may possibly feel inadequate or uncertain and vulnerable. None of these emotions feels good, and they are often frowned upon in the workplace — or so you may have been taught. Really? … [More]
Research Reveals What Workers Want Post-COVID
ManpowerGroup
Most workers believe the COVID-19 crisis marks the end of full-time work in the office and are looking for a hybrid model that blends work and home finds new research from ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN). After health concerns for themselves and their family, workers are most worried about returning to an old way of working and losing the flexibility they have gained. The Future for … [More]
Here’s Why Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Doesn’t Work
By Charlene Wheeless
I’ve worked in Corporate America for more than three decades and, in that time, I have had the pleasure of working for some great companies and great leaders. While every company differs and has its own culture and values, nearly all of them have been the same in one way: They had a diversity program in place and it didn’t work. Some companies had chief diversity officers and … [More]
Keeping Your Career Goals on Track, Even in a Remote World
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Is remote work and a lack of face-to-face time with the boss derailing career advancement for ambitious employees? Possibly, but even when working from home, savvy individuals can find ways to demonstrate they possess what it takes to move up in the organization, says Kimberly Roush, founder of All-Star Executive Coaching and co-author of Who Are You… When You Are … [More]
Survey: Frequent Travelers Cite Priorities for Safe Hotel Stays
American Hotel & Lodging Association
A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult shows that a number of improvements to health and sanitation protocol at U.S. hotels would have considerable impact on guests' comfort levels staying there, with the top three including face coverings for employees (87% a lot/some impact) and guests (85%), … [More]
Arizona Top State For Women’s Equality, according to New Study
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Arizona ranks in the top 5 of states for Women’s Equality, according to a new study conducted by WalletHub. The study compared all 50 states across three key dimensions: Workplace Environment; Education & Health; and Political Empowerment. Arizona also ranked in the top five for the “Smallest Political Representation Gap” and “Smallest Work Hours Gap” subcategories, and … [More]
Virtual Services Co. Helping Businesses Adapt to the New ‘Virtual’ Normal
Smart to Finish Office Solutions
As more entrepreneurs race to move their operations online during the pandemic, Smart to Finish Office Solutions (STF) is helping them adapt to the new ‘virtual’ normal by providing cost effective online marketing solutions. According to Amber Miller, the founder and Chief Delegation Officer of STF, “COVID-19 is changing the way companies do business online. From overseeing … [More]
How ‘Human’ Is Your Workplace? These Four Questions Reveal the Truth.
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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]
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]
