Before coronavirus transformed our lives so dramatically, the San Francisco 49s met the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl and I was inspired by Katie Sowers. That seems a lifetime ago now, but I wanted to share her inspiring story. In fact, a new football season has started. One could argue that this story […]
The right marketing professionals are the face and voice of your business. Having the wrong person driving your brand image can result in lost customers and debilitating drops in sales. But how can make sure you hire the right marketers? The interview is the most crucial part of the recruiting process. You’re going to encounter […]
Working remotely is not something new, obviously. It’s just incredibly more widespread, to say the least. While we are all dealing with unprecedented changes to every aspect of our lives, we also actually know a lot about how to work outside of the office and what it takes to be successful. Most companies have offered […]
Is vacation another thing that we have to sacrifice because of the pandemic? I really hope not. I understand that travel is, at best, risky and for many destinations and activities, prohibited. I know that many people are out of work, struggling to get by, and those with jobs are worried. I know that these […]
Retaining employees is critical to the success of any company in the healthcare sector, from pharma to medical devices and from bio-tech to life sciences. That’s not a trend or something that changes with the times; it’s a fact. We all know what hard work it is finding and hiring great people. You want to […]
When reviewing resumes and interviewing finance candidates, what qualities do you look for? Do you want someone who is good with numbers? Someone whose background fits the open role’s responsibilities? That may have been good enough several years ago, but it’s not today. Many factors go into recruiting finance talent. What sets great, long-term employees […]
The economic effects of the coronavirus have been widespread and the business landscape is drastically changed. Almost everyone has been affected in one way or another, some quite seriously. Unfortunately, women and minority owned businesses, many of which are small to midsize, face many challenges even in a good economy. A downturn can make things […]
In this time of uncertainty, one thing has proven certain. We are amazingly adaptable. We have adapted to a wildly changed world pretty quickly and with few complaints. Many of us have adapted to working at home, others to trying to “replace” teachers, and all of us to wearing new fashion accessories likes gloves and […]
The coronavirus has dealt a double blow threatening our health and economic welfare. The steps necessary to combat the virus are causing unprecedented upheaval in our daily lives. There are areas of the economy that are suffering greatly and will take significant time and effort to recover, but not all industries are affected equally. While […]