A 2022 look ahead at retail
The past year has been no stranger to the aftershocks of the ongoing pandemic and the battle that retail and e-commerce have faced during 2021. The upcoming year looks as though it could offer [...]
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01, 2022
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01, 2022
Workplace safety, cybersecurity top regulatory issues employers should monitor
Paychex Inc. shared the top 10 regulatory issues that employers should monitor in 2022. The list, compiled annually by the team of regulatory compliance experts at Paychex, identifies the items that should be top [...]
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01, 2022
Absenteeism due to Omicron is forcing businesses to cut hours or shutdown altogether
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading so rapidly that hospital beds are filling quickly. But the repercussions go beyond overtaxing the medical facilities. Small businesses are facing staffing shortages, and many are having [...]
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01, 2022
Mediators can help bridge gaps in communication
In some instances, managing a client’s expectations may be more difficult than negotiating with the other side. Litigation is stressful and clients respond to stress differently. Most have not been cross-examined before. Feelings of [...]
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01, 2022
Financial experts share 2022 economic, market outlook
Wage pressure remains high and inflation is climbing — dramatically affecting the economy and just about every industry — but what does that mean going forward? Rich Mebius, portfolio manager, and Robert Spendlove, senior [...]
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01, 2022
Omicron prompts rethinking of office policies
Businesses are again considering office protocols as the more transmissible omicron variant causes a rise in COVID-19 cases. For some, that may mean more mask-wearing, virtual meetings, remote work and perhaps a vaccine mandate. [...]
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01, 2022
Instead of the dreaded review, try ‘quarterly conversations’
Open and honest communication with team members is crucial when running a law firm. Whether it be a group meeting or a one-on-one meeting, effective communication is critical. When I have one-on-one meetings with [...]
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01, 2022
COVID-19 surge leaves small businesses on edge
In an August 2021 survey, 57% of small businesses surveyed told Digital.com they expect to close permanently if faced with new shutdowns and 62% of those business owners said they were "barely hanging [...]
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01, 2022
Educate your employees on easy ways to avoid hackers and scammers
Here are a few features of a successful cybersecurity training and awareness program:
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01, 2022
Creating productive space: 12 five-minute, value-added habits
By taking five minutes to slow a frenetic pace and bring intentionality to the moment you can increase effectiveness and peace of mind. Practicing any of these actions will certainly give you more presence — perhaps a more valuable gift than any other you might receive this holiday season!