How Focusing on the Employee Experience Improves Hiring

Employers have been forced to navigate and respond to several challenges over the last few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a tight labor market, rising health care costs, inflation and a potential recession. These challenges have pushed many organizations and their employees to their limits. According to a recent survey from management consulting firm McKinsey,ContinueContinue reading “How Focusing on the Employee Experience Improves Hiring”

$3.5 Million in Grants to Support Veteran Small Business Owners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced $3.5 million in grant awards to support outreach organizations focused on veteran small businesses. The grants provide critical funding to create new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) in Alaska, California, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada and South Carolina, strengthening training and counseling services for aspiring and existing veteran and militaryContinueContinue reading “$3.5 Million in Grants to Support Veteran Small Business Owners”

5 Keys To The Culture Change Required For Innovation

Based on my years of experience as a business executive and consultant, I am convinced that most companies gradually lose their ability to be creative as they mature, and over time are overcome by new competitors and market changes. Only a few have found the leadership to continually innovate in the face of change, andContinueContinue reading “5 Keys To The Culture Change Required For Innovation”

5 Growing Careers in Mental Health

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Among adolescents and people of color, the prevalence of mental disorders can be even higher. Along with a growing awareness of the importance of mental health and the need for treatment, the demand for workers whoContinueContinue reading “5 Growing Careers in Mental Health”

The Hiring Guide for Small Business Owners

Hiring employees is more than just a job ad and some interview questions. You’ll want to make sure that your future employees are being properly cared for according to federal and state laws. Here’s what you need to know: Hire and pay employees Before finding the right person for the job, you’ll need to createContinueContinue reading “The Hiring Guide for Small Business Owners”

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