There is no doubt that the pandemic caused significant disruptions in America’s labor force in what many call The Great Resignation. In fact, over the course of 2021 more than 47 million people quit their jobs in search of something better, whether it was a new career that would bring fulfillment or possibly a better work-life balance. Many of those...
Every year, right around New Year’s, millions of Americans create resolutions for themselves to live a better life in the next year. In fact, 74% of Americans make resolutions aimed at making changes to their personal, business, and financial lives. Business leaders and managers should also use the change in the calendar and the start of a new year to...
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get people talking about your business’s services or products in an organic way? Just think about the increase in sales, the boost to your brand awareness, and the employee morale jump that would be experienced! It’s not easy to get your customers talking about your business with thousands of companies vying for their...
The world seems to have a love-hate relationship with social media. Many of us use social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to scroll, laugh, and connect with others. Sadly, some users find it highly addictive, overwhelming, and, at times anxiety-provoking. Despite this ambivalence of social media, one platform – Facebook is still an extremely popular place for businesses. ...
Bill Gates once stated that “content is king” in terms of information on websites and the future of the Internet as a marketplace for content. He said this nearly a quarter of a century ago, and it still holds true today. Content is still a key component of running a successful business and maintaining a presence on the internet. But...
Have you ever heard the old saying that “to get a good job, you need experience, but to gain experience, you need a job?” This double-edged sword is a problem for many young professionals just graduating from college who are hoping to land their dream job in the field of their choice. How do you get experience without a job?...
How often do employees leave or give notice at your business? Do they last a year, or two maybe? Do they job hunt constantly, looking for something better with a shorter commute and more pay? How high is employee turnover at your company? If your answer is yes, you may be experiencing the repercussions of the pandemic in a term...
The Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving Day and the shopping frenzy of Black Friday has become known as Small Business Saturday. It is immediately followed by Online Monday as a signal announcing the start of the holiday shopping season. Small Business Saturday has been in existence since 2010 when American Express used the moniker to encourage consumers to get out and...
The business world and workspaces, in general, are evolving right before our eyes. What has traditionally been considered a workspace is currently in a state of flux in response to the pandemic. Remote work and hybrid options are causing some organizations to discover that they need less space or flexibility in regard to meetings, workstations, or conferences. The Enterprise Center...
Just a few years ago remote work was a thing of legend. Not many companies allowed it and even fewer embraced it as their company culture. Fast forward a few years and remote, hybrid and multistate workforce is now the norm. Covid-19 forced many organizations to rethink their workforce needs. While the pandemic may have accelerated the move to remote...
