Planning events for organizations of any size is stressful and it can be complicated. The bigger the event the more complicated it becomes – so many moving parts. For small businesses, event planning tasks are often delegated to administrative staff with some oversight. For larger businesses and corporations, specific employees or teams of employees are […]
This is the time of year when retailers have prepared their brick and mortar locations for a busy shopping season. Bright colors and lights fill the aisles and the holiday background music is queued up to start on Black Friday – or before. Discounts and special buys are planned, and promotional materials are being printed […]
For many Americans, honoring and supporting veterans is important. When considering the cost of the freedoms we enjoy, most expressions of appreciation seem to fall short. Are you looking for ways to show your appreciation on Veterans Day 2018? Here are 10 ideas for individuals and families to show appreciation on this day and beyond. […]
The chance that a nation, an organization or a community will face a crisis event is practically guaranteed. Every crisis event is unique and so is the size and magnitude of each one. The crisis will affect people, their communities and very likely the companies they work for. Corporate crisis events can impact individual and […]
The National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance has been celebrating inclusion for more than 70 years. October is set aside as the month to recognize and celebrate. More than an idea to simply observe an idea for a month, NDEAM is a celebration. The Americans with Disabilities Act is an integral part of the celebration […]
Media and press have never been more villainized and attacked in the United States than they are right now. Throughout the history of the press, there have been seasons when the media has been respected, even held in high esteem. The free press has been dubbed the fourth estate, meaning the fourth group to balance […]
Being a lifelong learner is crucial to not only today’s business world and job market but to living a fulfilling life. The benefits of committing to a life of learning can span every area of life. Work and business, family and relationships, even health and well-being are positively affected by learning. Learning looks different in […]
Every organization is subject to crisis situations, regardless of size or industry. Bigger companies are often bigger targets, but when a crisis happens it will impact the organization regardless of size. When crisis strikes, the organization must know how to communicate with stakeholders, internal personnel, and the public. It’s important to know what information to […]
Businesses of all sizes and shapes can benefit from local media for boosting branding efforts and creating a lasting impact in the towns where business owners and managers live and work. New businesses gain local brand recognition they need while existing businesses benefit from local media attention as they strive to stay top of mind […]
Diversity is an important part of the new workforce and society as a whole. The upsurge in the need for corporate social responsibility is undeniable. Consumers, as well as employees, are becoming more choosy about who they do business with, preferring an ethical company to one of greed. People in both categories are also thinking […]
