Heidrick & Struggles’ 2017 Board Monitor shows decline in percentage of women directors appointed to Fortune 500 boards Gender parity in an incoming class of directors not expected until 2032 Technology sector provides an unexpected bright spot for gender diversity … Continue reading
Driven by the increased access and usage of mobile devices, a report by Ximble finds that usage shift reminders reduced late time by 21% and reduced total missed shifts by 16%. Summarized in its released “2017 Key Insights on Employee … Continue reading
Facebook Emerges As Leading News Source According To Annual Global Ogilvy Media Influence Survey Traditional print media most successful in adapting to digital world; New platform opportunities such as virtual reality and AI yet to be realized Survey findings released … Continue reading
Before posting pictures of your late-night revelry or complaints about your job on social media, think again – 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, up significantly from 60 % last year and 11% in 2006. … Continue reading
Public speaking has long been thought of as a recipe for anxiety, but it’s a one-on-one conversation that makes workers feel even less sure of themselves: Asking the boss for a raise. According to the Confidence Matters study from Robert … Continue reading
Lithium Technologies today released the State of Social Engagement 2017, its annual study that examines whether brands are using social to engage effectively with consumers. Among the key findings, 98 percent of brands are stuck in broadcast mode, relying largely … Continue reading
Ulmart, Russia’s largest online retailer accepts bitcoin as a form of payment from 1 September, 2017 as technology has continued to evolve and blockchain has arguably become even more important than the currency it created. Currently, Ulmart sells close to … Continue reading
Gender, Specialty, Age And Productivity Among Factors in Physicians’ Compensation Annual survey reveals trends in medical practice compensation, with age and productivity influencing gender disparity in physicians’ compensation Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released their 2017 Physician Compensation and Production … Continue reading
Burning Questions Facing The Class Of 2017 Not Meeting All Job Requirements, Negotiation, Rejection Among Top Concerns; Recruiting Expert Gives Tips With graduation season upon us, members of the Class of 2017 are planning their entry into professional careers. Many … Continue reading
Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand since 1889, today launched a commercial exclusively featuring hardworking women in honor of Mother’s Day. The commercial combines the heritage of Rosie the Riveter with the growing legacy of the Carhartt Woman. This film is … Continue reading
Taking great ideas and turning them into reality will be the focus of the keynote speech at ChannelCon 2017, the information technology (IT) channel’s premier education, networking and partnering event. CompTIA, the world’s leading technology association, announced today that tech … Continue reading
William Reichenstein and William Meyer, founders of Retiree Income, share their research on where financial advisors go wrong with their retirement advice. In their article “How to Beat the Conventional Wisdom: Part 1” published in Financial Advisor Magazine, retirement planning … Continue reading
Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey), a 140-year-old brand recognized around the world for its premium underwear and apparel, today announced an addition to its inspiring brand campaign “Show ‘Em What’s Underneath, Show ‘Em Your Jockey.” The newest hero, war orphan turned … Continue reading
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, in collaboration with its partners in the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC), has named the second annual Best-of-the-Best list of corporations in America committed … Continue reading
Women, We Have a Problem: Why It’s Time for Employers to Get Talking Right Management Provides Practical Steps for Employers to Accelerate Progress to Gender Parity, Starting With Effective Career Conversations Women are disproportionately impacted by a lack of Career … Continue reading
New Research Reveals Teachers Value Independent Reading Time, but Only 36% Can Set Aside Time Daily National Survey Provides Insights into Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on the State of Independent Reading in School, Making the Home-to-School Connection, and the Importance … Continue reading
Talking Talent, the innovative coaching and consulting company, has today 24 April 2017 published new research that shows how pressures and expectations at work are taking their toll on employees, increasing their risk of burning out. The research shows that: … Continue reading
Politics, religion, race—we can’t talk about topics like these at work, right? But in fact, these conversations are happening all the time, either in real life or virtually via social media. And if they aren’t handled effectively, they can become … Continue reading
Do you ever loop your boss when having a conversation with a colleague when his or her presence in the thread wasn’t really necessary? Turns out, many people do this, and your colleague doesn’t find it helpful at all. “Rampant … Continue reading
Company Continues More Than 50 Years of Commitment to Sustainability As part of Lands’ End’s sustainability commitment spanning more than 50 years, the company is continuing to educate and engage employees and consumers in sustainable practices this Earth Day. Lands’ … Continue reading
Three NYC-based artists have launched Scout It Out, an easy-to-use, mobile friendly, online marketplace providing real-time booking of creative arts venues. After a year of testing a beta version, the site is fully functional, with access to nearly 100 unique … Continue reading
65% Losing Sleep Over Money; Health Care Costs Lead List of Worries for First Time Americans Losing Sleep Over Finances Hits Post-Recession Peak 65% of Americans are losing sleep because of money, according to a new CreditCards.com report. The most … Continue reading
Whether the casualty of corporate downsizing, tired of working for “the man,” or simply unfulfilled, many employees in mid-life yearn to own their own business, but are hesitant to make the leap. William R. Seagraves, the “Mid-Career Entrepreneur Expert,” assures … Continue reading
For those looking to get ahead financially, Leon LaBrecque, managing partner of LJPR Financial Advisors, has a few tips to get started on the right foot. Making small good choices now can set the tone for grander gestures later in … Continue reading
Receive Your Complimentary Tips and Tricks Guide NOW! “Google Chrome Cheat Sheet“ With this cheat sheet you will receive daily updates in your email for free, courtesy of Make Tech Easier. If you’re a regular Chrome user, chances are you … Continue reading
Hair Cuttery Partners with the National Network to End Domestic Violence for the 4th Year May Share-A-Haircut Campaign to Support Victims of Domestic Violence Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up to raise awareness … Continue reading
With the soon to be retired baby boomers, many who have been small business owners who will be handing over the keys to their related successor. It is not easy to retire and handing over control to something they personally … Continue reading
RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology has acquired Audiobooks.com Through the company’s technology platform, consumers around the world can access premium digital media titles from their smartphones, tablets, Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™, Apple … Continue reading
The 14 Common Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs They are visionaries. They see well beyond what’s happening today, and they seek to impact the future. They have passion. There’s a fire within them that allows them to confidently say, “This is … Continue reading
Why Do Rich Athletes Go Broke? Certified Financial Planner Don Padilla Knows Why – and Wants to Help The average professional athlete will make more money in one season than most Americans will make in their entire lives – but … Continue reading
“Coding Autism” Launches to Train Adults with Autism How to Code Program Aims to Combat Unemployment and Underemployment Rates Among People with Autism; Crowdfunding Campaign Launches to Help Fund Program and Provide Scholarships Every year, the number of people diagnosed … Continue reading
At Evite Women Make Up Over Half of Executive Team Evite, the leading digital platform for bringing people together, today announced that the company has reached an important milestone: women now make up over half of the members of its … Continue reading
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More than 80 percent of employees cite a lack of communication as a reason for project failure. If your team is having trouble completing projects, look at improving your communication skills. Reading is one of the best avenues to better … Continue reading
Already poised to break the record for cumulative time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut, Peggy Whitson is set to extend her mission with an additional three months at the International Space Station. NASA and the Russian space agency … Continue reading
