Lessons from a layoff: 4 guidelines for navigating career upheaval

YOUNG LEADERS This is the first article under SmartBrief’s new Young Leaders label. In March 2023, I took a gamble on my career that didn’t work out. After spending four years with one of the largest consulting firms in the world, I was looking for a new challenge. I left my comfortable, stable role forContinueContinue reading “Lessons from a layoff: 4 guidelines for navigating career upheaval”

Why are DEI Efforts Expanding Despite Increased Backlash?

A recent study by employment and labor law firm Littler found that 57 percent of employers have increased their efforts to grow diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, even though 59% say backlash has increased since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to strike down affirmative action in college admissions in June 2023. This survey includedContinueContinue reading “Why are DEI Efforts Expanding Despite Increased Backlash?”

3 Ways To Maintain Metalworking Machines

If you own a metalworking business, you know it’s highly important to maintain your equipment. Without properly functioning machines, producing high-quality work is impossible. Continue reading to learn some ways to maintain metalworking machines with ease.Reference the ManualEvery piece of metal fabrication equipment requires routine maintenance. However, since each machine is unique, knowing how toContinueContinue reading “3 Ways To Maintain Metalworking Machines”

Sales Tax Simplified: 3 Key Questions to Unravel Your Small Business Tax Obligations

Sales Tax – Those two words may have just given you anxiety.  There are three critical components and questions to ask when it comes to sales tax. Do you have nexus? Is what you sell or provide taxable? How do you sell your product or service? Getting your clients compliant with every state sales tax law isContinueContinue reading “Sales Tax Simplified: 3 Key Questions to Unravel Your Small Business Tax Obligations”

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