The NBA playoffs run from late April until late June, and they are a spectacular event. For over 2 months, with basketball games almost every night, the NBA gets over 5 million people to watch the talent of players like Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, and Luka Dončić. Out of the top 10 most watched programs since the...
Company culture is without a doubt one of the top job benefits for employees. Free snacks and good vacation time make a difference, but how you interact with your supervisors and the environment that results from that is what can keep an employee on board when pay raises and bonuses aren’t a regular thing. But for the increasing...
Attracting excellent personnel is only half the battle in today’s fiercely competitive corporate environment—keeping them is the actual struggle. The goal of firms seeking to sustain a robust, creative, and adaptable workforce is now employee retention. The trick? Understanding that employees seek growth, recognition, and a sense of belonging. In this comprehensive exploration, we look...
Every business will run into uncertainty at some point. Unsettled times, almost by definition, are challenging to navigate, and pose an additional challenge for employee managers and other leaders: how transparent should they be with staff members? It’s important to recognize at the outset that there are reasons to be frank and open with team...
Roughly 48 million college graduates carry some form of student loan debt. It’s no wonder, then, why student loan scams abound. In 2022, student loan scams stole an estimated $5 billion from people across the U.S. After the announcement of the federal student loan forgiveness program by President Biden, scammers doubled their efforts. But you...
Whether you’re in the thick of it or on the sidelines, almost everyone has experienced work drama. Managing appropriate boundaries and balancing the social dynamics of the office can be challenging. Fortunately, you can manage tough conversations with employees with a little planning and preparation. Preparing for tough conversations helps you avoid making serious missteps,...
Commercial real estate investing is attractive as a wealth-building strategy because it offers significant independent and potentially passive income streams. You can create income without becoming an active-participant landlord—or you can be a hands-on, full-service landlord and property owner. Here’s what you need to know about getting started with commercial real estate investing. What Is...
Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. For example, veterinary clinics are service-centered businesses that care for people’s pets. Like any other enterprise, finding various means to upgrade and enhance a vet clinic ensures the practice progresses successfully over time, improves income, and maintains a steady business stream. Improve Visitor’s Experience Customers keep you in...
The world is filled with so many different people. And it’s our job to ensure everyone feels welcomed. If you own real estate, you want to ensure everyone can access your building easily. You want to make your commercial property inclusive for everyone. That means it needs to be disability-friendly, and there are a few...
A huge part of your restaurant’s success relies on your customer relationships. The better the bond, the better the business. Without a reliable and positive standing with customers, some business days go by with empty tables, slow shifts, and low profits. Learning and implementing various ways to grow your restaurant’s customer loyalty ensures your business...
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