In the world of business, there is no place for mistakes. Businesses can be hard, stressful and sometimes relentless. If you are an aspiring businessman or businesswoman and you want to become successful in your field, there are a few things you need to take into account. One of those things, probably the most important one, is that proper education will get you a long w … [Read more...]
When companies make sure that they address any potential substance abuse issues their employees might have with proactive programming, a lot of those issues can be greatly improved. Programs for things like the education regarding substance abuse and assistance with it can result in performance-related improvements that can be significant. In other words, it doesn’t pay to s … [Read more...]
Professional employees are an asset for every company. Those people make your business flourish by carrying out high-quality work. However, as more and more opportunities arise on the job market, it’s become easy to have your best employee lured away by competitors. Keeping good employees from leaving the company is simple when you have a flexible mindset and know how to manage … [Read more...]
For college students, choosing a major is a major decision. We’re pushed and pulled in so many directions: following our hearts, family traditions, prestigious careers, and high salaries. Should we specialize early, or attempt to establish ourselves as well-rounded? You probably can’t answer these questions even now. Seems cruel to expect that of a teenager – doesn’t it? … [Read more...]
Did you know that disengaged employees can cost companies as much as $500 billion every year? Even though better engagement can lead to a more than 20% increase in profitability, only one-quarter of businesses have an engagement strategy in place. Knowing this, it is vital for companies to devote more attention to employee satisfaction and retention. However, typical worker … [Read more...]
According to Villanova University, only 30% of US workers are engaged and inspired at work. That means that 70% of employees are disengaged and uninspired at work. If you let that happen at your business, you could lose productivity. This can impact the quality of your product and, therefore, your profit. To help you get those 70% motivated, here are some techniques you can use … [Read more...]
Time is the ultimate harbinger of change. This is true in all aspects of life - including the pool of potential employees. With the new year well under way we are facing a large pool of Millennials that are ready to join the workforce in any and all capacities you can imagine. In the US alone there are almost 55 million Millennials ready to work hard. This cannot be ignored if … [Read more...]
Staff satisfaction is an integral part of any business’s success because there is a direct correlation between happy employees and happy customers. Not only does keeping staff happy improve your financial bottom line by reducing absenteeism and turnover; it also ensures that your customers experience better service and your business thrives. When your employees love their jobs, … [Read more...]
Dean Rotbart talks with Rich Carr in this interview about The Education Engine, a system that business owners can use to create online courses, or even online universities, on any topic. Mr. Carr discusses how creating an online course can serve multiple purposes. It can, of course, be a money-making venture, where you charge people to take the course, but it can also be a … [Read more...]
When running a small business, you need to have a lot of strategies in place in order to achieve higher levels of success. For example, when you create a marketing strategy, it helps you reach your consumer through the best avenues for them. And a product differentiation strategy allows you to make your goods stand out against your competitors’ in a more effective way. But w … [Read more...]
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