Sponsored by VISA Business: Why Internal Branding Matters to Corporate Culture and Business Success What does your brand promise to consumers? Do your employees believe your brand promise? If not, why should consumers believe it? Internal branding should be a core component of every company’s culture because your employees are your best brand advocates. However, they … [Read more...]
Cost of Bachelor’s Degrees Across the Globe [Infographic]
How much did your bachelor's degree cost? If you're thinking of getting an undergraduate degree or you're saving up for your child's degree, costs are likely to be a consideration---particularly if you live in the United States where the average cost of a bachelor's degree is far higher than other countries around the world. According to an article on … [Read more...]
Are You an Entrepreneur? [Infographic]
Last week, I shared an infographic that looked Inside the Mind of a Startup Entrepreneur, and today, I have a new infographic on a similar subject. The Are You an Entrepreneur? infographic shown below visually guides you through a series of personality traits, behaviors, and preferences to determine if you were born to be a leader or not. The infographic splits people into … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Startup Entrepreneur [Infographic]
Do you have what it takes to be a startup entrepreneur? Did you know that 75% of startups fail? It's rarely easy to build a company from the ground up, but it can be done. A new infographic from Top Management Degrees (shown below) sheds some light on the startup entrepreneur mindset and offers tips and warnings for anyone traveling the startup entrepreneur path. For … [Read more...]
State of Business Ethics in the United States [Infographic]
Did you know that 34% of employees think their managers are unethical, and 42% of employees say their companies' ethics cultures are weak? Those statistics come from the new State of Business Ethics in the U.S. infographic from Bolt Insurance, which is shown below. According to the data in the infographic, most reports of employee misconduct include more than one … [Read more...]
The World of Telecommuting [Infographic]
Telecommuting has been a hot topic for years, but earlier this year, it took center stage when Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer eliminated telecommuting for all employees. You can read some of my thoughts on that decision by following the previous link and by reading the transcription of my interview with NPR. I've published some informative infographics about telecommuting here on … [Read more...]
Outrageous CEO Compensation by the Numbers [Infographic]
Did you know that together, the top 15 highest paid U.S. CEOs earn over $85 billion in salary and other rewards and benefits each year? Did you know that the top 15 CEOs each earn over $40 million per year, and the highest paid CEO in the U.S., John H. Hammergren of McKesson, earns over $131 million per year. Imagine if those CEOs each donated one year of their earnings. … [Read more...]
Mobile-Friendly Email Design – What It Is and Why It Matters [Infographic]
It is more important than ever to ensure your email marketing campaigns are mobile-friendly. Thanks to responsive mobile email design techniques, it's also easier than ever to make your email marketing campaigns mobile-friendly. According to the new "Mobile Friendly Emails" infographic from Email Monks, 75% of companies do not optimize email for mobile viewing yet. That … [Read more...]
Will Your Startup Business Fail? [Infographic]
What are the chances of success for your startup business? Did you know that in 2005 just 47% of startups were still in business after five years? Did you know the startup businesses that are more likely to fail are independent restaurants, retail stores, direct sales businesses, and consulting a business services companies? The news isn't all bad for startups though. When … [Read more...]
The Sad Reality of Americans with PhDs and Food Stamps [Infographic]
Did you know that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, one in three Americans with bachelor's degrees work in jobs that the Labor Departments reports do not require college degrees at all? Yes, some of those people are working in jobs that don't require college degrees by choice, but many are working in these jobs by necessity. As a new infographic from … [Read more...]