A good friend asked me recently, “What’s the single most debilitating thing facing the generation entering the workforce?” My fast answer: critical thinking. With managing emotions a close second. I’m not a generations researcher by career focus. I wound up studying this in response to a growing number of befuddled clients – and apparently most CEOs in Davos last month, asking … [Read more...]
Understanding the Insurance Needs of Female Business Owners
Brought to you by Brisco Business Insurance: Female business owners face unique challenges in business, including when it comes to finding the right insurance cover. As a woman in business, it’s essential that you understand what types of coverage are available, how much coverage is needed, and where to obtain that coverage. This article discusses the importance of insurance … [Read more...]
Best Strategies to Boost Your Fashion Business Profitability
Brought to you by Technology Evaluation Centers: With countless fashion brands hitting the market, getting attention in this competitive industry becomes increasingly challenging. However, finding the right ways to connect with your target audience improves conversion rates. Keep reading to discover the best strategies to help boost your fashion business profitability and gain … [Read more...]
How AI Can Close the Equality Gap for Women in the Workplace
In 2022, less than a third of corporate leaders at the VP level or higher were women, according to Women in the Workplace 2022 by McKinsey and LeanIn.org. In the study, 48% of women cited a lack of opportunities to advance as the key reason they moved on from their jobs. The barrier for women to achieve leadership roles has consistently been higher than for men. New … [Read more...]
How to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During the Onboarding Experience
Creating an effective onboarding program requires a delicate balance. On the one hand, uniformity is key to onboarding, as you want to create coherence by ensuring consistent messaging and training practices across all new hires. At the same time, onboarding practices need to account for differences in gender, race, age, and ability to ensure that all employees feel welcome and … [Read more...]
Are You Teaching Your Kids to Be Poor, Rich or Wealthy?
Along with sex and religion, money is one of the most taboo subjects. We are encouraged not to talk about it. And with that, we tend not to learn about how it works and end up not enjoying it even when we have it. And this is what we often unthinkingly pass on to our children. Kids tend to pick up their parents’ points of view about everything, including money and finance. So, … [Read more...]
Moms and Managers, Adjust Your Expectations (Without Lowering Your Bar)
When you’re a mom and a manager, you can’t help but look at the calendar year with a sense of anxiety. You have to hit your business performance goals while keeping everything running smoothly at home. No pressure, right? As a mom of three young children and a leader of numerous direct reports, I’d love to say that I’ve found the perfect way to balance all my responsibilities. … [Read more...]
4 Essential Features of a Virtual Data Room
Brought to you by Firmex: Virtual data rooms (VDRs) have become an invaluable asset for businesses in recent years. In an era of increased security and compliance regulations, the ability to store and share sensitive documents in a secure environment is essential. However, not all VDRs are created equal. Some features are more important than others when it comes to protecting … [Read more...]