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A short course in how to choose a domain name
3/29/25
IN HONOR of the humble domain name turning 40 this month, a new survey by GoDaddy asked consumers to spill the tea on what they consider red and green flags when it comes to a business's domain name. Although different generations had varying opinions, they all agreed on two things: size and spelling matter.
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Most young American workers, suffering from burnout and pay stagnation, want to change jobs
4/28/25
MORE THAN seven in 10 young Americans are currently looking for a job change, according to new research. We take a look at why they are doing so and what you can do about it.
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HR pros reveal why American workers are so frustrated
9/23/24
If you are in human resources, or manage workers in any way, you might want to take note of this new survey that shows why many American workers feel so exasperated.
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Battling to find staff? Where you can find those 'missing workers'
8/22/24
THE U.S. ECONOMY needs a staggering 4.6 million additional workers—2 percent of the U.S. population—every year to keep businesses performing well and the economy growing. Yet a shrinking and aging population is making those workers more and more difficult to find.
Recession signals are flashing: Learn how to survive before it is too late
IN TODAY'S UNCERTAIN ECONOMY, proactive preparation is essential. A recession can squeeze budgets, slash consumer spending, and compel businesses to make tough choices. However, with the right planning and strategies, your business can prepare for the turmoil and continue to grow.
Understanding the nuances of economic downturns is essential for protecting your company's future. The Recession Survival Guide offers seven strategic sections—Mindset, Security (risk management), Operations, Offer, Sales, and Financials—designed to arm you with knowledge, strategies, plus 100 tactical action items for each section. Implementing these tactics strengthens your business, making it more resilient, and setting the stage for long-term success.
Key features of the guide include:
Key features of the guide include:
- A robust, recession-proof framework designed to help your business weather economic challenges.
- Over 700 actionable tactics you can immediately put into practice to fortify your business.
- Access to the Recession Flywheel™, a visual tool that uses seven strategic sections that encapsulates the action plan needed to navigate through tough times.
- Revenue-specific strategies for businesses of all sizes, from fledgling startups to established firms generating over $250,000+ in monthly income.
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Take this approach to avoid losing your best employees to the competition
9/10/24
FEW MANAGERS are using the best approach to avoid losing their workers to the competition. A new study reveals the key to keeping them.
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Why your top workers might be wanting to quit
9/5/24
ONE IN FIVE frontline workers in retail, food service, fitness and hospitality industries feel like quitting because they feel overwhelmed by the amount of information they need to do their job properly.
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Scientists seek to guard against AI-driven misinformation
9/4/24
MISINFORMATION and radicalizing messages already pose a significant threat to society, says Yong-Yeol Ahn, a professor at Indiana University. It is about to become considerably worse—and he and others want to do something about it.
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Avoid taking your business with you when you play golf—your game will suffer
8/7/24
CHECKING YOUR work-related emails or taking business calls while golfing can prevent you from hitting that elusive eagle or birdie. Here's why.
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Having dogs at work can be dangerous
6/20/24
THE ADVANTAGES of taking your dog to work are well known.
Without careful supervision, however, your employee's dog's visit to your office might also lead to a trip to the pet emergency hospital.
THE ADVANTAGES of taking your dog to work are well known.
Without careful supervision, however, your employee's dog's visit to your office might also lead to a trip to the pet emergency hospital.
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How to keep your top workers from jumping ship
7/31/24
LET YOUR employees work at their own pace and time. The reason: Flexible work scheduling is the best way to keep and attract quality workers, judging from findings in a new survey of company CEOs.
LET YOUR employees work at their own pace and time. The reason: Flexible work scheduling is the best way to keep and attract quality workers, judging from findings in a new survey of company CEOs.
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Why you should avoid planning a detailed vacation
06/21/24
IF YOU WANT a true break, avoid planning your vacation in detail. Make only an overall travel plan. That's the suggestion in a new study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
IF YOU WANT a true break, avoid planning your vacation in detail. Make only an overall travel plan. That's the suggestion in a new study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
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Draw on these tips when hiring workers
07/22/18
Looking to hire new staff? Here are strategies you can use to find the best people. They come from a report by The Conference Board.
Looking to hire new staff? Here are strategies you can use to find the best people. They come from a report by The Conference Board.
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How to run meetings that really work
9/22/24
OFTEN the typical business
meeting involving three or more people is a total waste of time. It's
unproductive and chews up valuable time that could be spent on
meaningful work.
A
typical scenario is that attendees arrive late, more than 15 minutes
are wasted on small talk, and pairs of people around the table hold
their own private discussions.
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Workers demands are changing
09/22/23
Workers are looking for more balance between their work and their lives. Here's what you should know to retain your best workers.
Workers are looking for more balance between their work and their lives. Here's what you should know to retain your best workers.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T will make a difference in your company
09/22/23
Treat everyone with respect, within your company and outside its doors. That’s the advice of CTI's John Laughlin.
Treat everyone with respect, within your company and outside its doors. That’s the advice of CTI's John Laughlin.
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How to build a team that works
10/18/22
Lesley Salmon, chief information officer at Kellogg Company, wants people to enjoy their work. In doing so, she believes, they will achieve better results for the company. In this article she reveals the keys to keeping her team engaged.
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Are you failing your workers?
3/14/23
Most businesses are failing to meet their worker's needs.
That's the conclusion in a new report from 2023 Kelly Global Re:work Report. Are you among them?
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Empower your employees
7/19/24
STUDIES HAVE SHOWN that workers who have more say in the running of a company work more productively. And, as they do, they improve the bottom line, making the company more profitable overall.