Some business leaders who are bright and hard-working also can be extremely demanding and difficult to work for. Such that a leader’s behavior and its negative impact on others may reach the point where the business becomes dysfunctional. Dr. Katrina Burrus, author of Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders into Powerful … [More]
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New State of Small Business Report Released for July
Alignable.com
Alignable has just released their State of Small Business Report for July. it includes trends from the 460,000+ small business owners we've surveyed since mid-March, as well as the very latest insights based on last week's poll. Here are just a few highlights: National Fear Of Re-Closing Up 41% -- Across the U.S., the fear of needing to re-close again due to outbreaks has … [More]
5 Reasons a Unifying Vision Is the Key to Successful Remote Working
by Mike Hunter
As of the end of 2019, there were over 26 million people who worked at home on an average day, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number jumped by millions during the pandemic, and many of those people will continue working remotely well into the future. In fact, some industry experts predict that the future of business is working remotely. As business leaders … [More]
As Consumer Habits Change, How Can Businesses Keep Up?
by Mike Hunter
American consumers don’t act and buy the way they did just a few short months ago – at least most of them don’t. The pandemic and the need for social distancing led to an upsurge in online buying. Takeout and delivery replaced, at least temporarily, dining out. Many consumers, worried about the health risks of spending time in grocery stores, turned to services that would do … [More]
Nationwide Study of 1.3 Million Employees Shows Significant Increase in Engagement During COVID-19
Quantum Workplace
Quantum Workplace, a leading provider of comprehensive employee engagement and performance software, announced today the release of its benchmark report and analysis entitled, The Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Engagement. The primary purpose of the Company’s research was to understand how periods of crisis impact the employee experience. Employee Engagement Correlation with … [More]
June Small Business Hiring Shows First Signs of Economic Recovery, Says Biz Firm Index
Rick McCartney
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a stark increase in small business hiring in June, with a seasonally adjusted reading of 1.82%. This marks a turnaround in small business hiring over April and May, which recorded the top two greatest declines in the 11-year CBIZ SBEI history. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,400 companies that … [More]
Employees Would Take a Pay Cut to Avoid Going Back to Place of Work, Says Study
by Mike Hunter
Salary Sacrifice: American employees would take a $316 pay cut each month to avoid going back to their place of work, reveals study. 57% of employees say they will request to continue working from home to avoid contracting coronavirus in the workplace. 2 in 3 say they have been more productive working from home than at their usual workplace. 1 in 10 are happy to see … [More]
Why Pivoting to E-Commerce Is the Only Way Forward for Retailers to Survive
by Dan Khasis
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered brick-and-mortar retailers hard. Giant retailers like TJX Companies had to shut down all their stores and their revenue fell by more than 50 percent in the first quarter. In fact, Coresight Research estimates that around 20,000 to 25,000 stores could close this year. To mitigate the rising losses and keep businesses afloat, many traditional … [More]
Travel Resuming, Only 44% of Americans Planning Trips in 2020 Study Says
American Hotel & Lodging Association
A survey conducted by Morning Consult commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that only 44 percent of Americans are planning overnight vacation or leisure travel in 2020, with high interest in road trips, family events, and long weekends over the summer months. Encouragingly, 68 percent of these expectant travelers say they are likely to stay … [More]
Revenue Is Top Concern in East Valley Chamber Alliance 4th Business Impact Report
East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance
The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) conducted the fourth in a series of surveys of its more than 5,000 members to determine the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their revenue, operations, and supply chains. The report includes responses from 20 industry sectors and nearly 70 percent of respondents represent businesses with less than 20 … [More]
As COVID-19 Cases Spike, Nurses Need More Than PPE
by Mike Hunter
Across the U.S., coronavirus infection rates are surging, with no end in sight. If you're a nurse, you may feel like you're sinking. Sure, you soldier on, working long shifts, comforting desperately ill patients, grieving losses, and protecting yourself as best you can. But Rich Bluni says all the PPE in the world can't protect a nurse's spirit. "It's that sense of purpose … [More]
Has the World Forgotten Healthcare Workers? (What Leaders Can Do to Keep the Support Coming)
by Gary R. Simonds, MD, MHCDS, and Wayne M. Sotile, PhD
For a while, the whole world was celebrating healthcare professionals. The news and social media were filled with heartwarming videos of entire cities of people cheering and clapping to show their gratitude for frontline workers. Lately, not so much. Our national focus seems to have shifted to other issues, but COVID-19 isn't going anywhere—and neither is the need to support … [More]
5 Reasons Company Leaders Resist Needed Change – Even during This Crisis
Myrtle Consulting Group
The thought of change can be scary, even more so during the type of crisis we’re experiencing now with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there are business leaders who are already implementing change in response to the challenging economic and operational landscape, many others are not. “Sometimes the writing is on the wall and organizations are triggered to change,” … [More]
One in Six Americans Have Their Boss’s Personal Phone Number According to Research
The Instant Group
The idea of friendship applies as much to our personal lives as it does to our professional ones. According to research collated by Coworking Specialists Instant Offices, having friends in the workplace makes you more engaged and happier. In fact, it is so important, 10% of US employees have left a job because a friend did. Even a recent survey revealed that 68% of Americans … [More]
The Workplace Redefined; Preparing for the New Normal
The HON Company
Work-from-home arrangements were made almost overnight as the pandemic forced the implementation of stay-home orders. While the transition was sudden, American businesses and workers have risen to the occasion. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Google Meet have become household names, and many companies are now strongly considering regular work-from-home policies as a … [More]
New Report Refutes Claims That Market Concentration Is Leading to Widespread Monopoly Power
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
A number of scholars and pundits have alleged that market concentration is steadily increasing across the U.S. economy, leading to a decline in competition. But a new report released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, finds that in spite of the rise in concentration in some industries … [More]
All In Or Out? How Business Owners Can Deal with COVID’s Cloudy Future
10x Catalyst Groups
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, small businesses have reopened across the nation but certainty and optimism are a long way from being restored. Spikes in infections in many states, double-digit unemployment, consumer and lender concerns, and steep economic challenges in the wake of a long shutdown make it difficult to forecast if and when many companies will fully … [More]
The Interview Dance May Be Your Date with Work Destiny
by Mike Hunter
"We're often told how to prepare for an interview—how to wear our hair, what clothes to don, how to behave, and how to answer questions. What we're not always told is that the interview is a two-way dance," says career coach Tamara S. Raymond, author of the award-winning book Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career and creator of Careering for Youth: The … [More]
