By Cohen Barnes Manufacturers operating in Illinois need to be aware of the enforcement and penalties outlined in the updated version of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Staying up to date with changes and amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act is an essential task for manufacturers. In today’s digital age, businesses are
(5) Minute Read Article by Mallory Albright As a manager or CEO, you’re always on the lookout for ways to improve employee satisfaction and engagement. Creating an environment where your staff will thrive will increase productivity and reduce turnover — but making it happen can be easier said than done. Your workplace needs to enable
Our phones are always on us, making many areas of our life more convenient. We can communicate with our friends, family and coworkers easily; look up important information instantaneously; and read through our e-mails effortlessly. Although our phones and other electronic devices have brought a lot of good into our lives, there comes a point
Listening is a skill we can build on and improve, but many leaders consider it a non-skill. However, what could be a more fundamental skill for hiring talented teams, leading people or closing the next big sale? And what skill is more important in getting hired for your dream job and achieving career success? Listening
Zero-trust security is a term that has gained increasing popularity in recent years as companies have become more aware of the need to protect sensitive information. Essentially, zero-trust security means that no one is automatically trusted, even if they are within the company’s network, and that every single individual or device requesting access to the
Business owners have a wide variety of responsibilities. In many cases, they oversee the hiring process, ensure operations run smoothly and find the best third-party vendors to help benefit their business for years to come. One problem many business owners face when hiring a third party is knowing whether they’re the right fit for their
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation. It automates processes and simplifies our lives. Yet, AI brings risks along with its benefits. One significant danger lies in its potential to enhance malware and phishing emails. Malware and Phishing: The AI-Enhanced Threats Malware, the software designed
Keeping track of passwords is a challenge for any business, and it can be especially challenging for small to medium-sized businesses. That’s where a password manager like LastPass can help. First and foremost, using a password manager can help improve security by ensuring that passwords are strong and unique. This is important because weak passwords
Many of us are looking for a secondary source of income to supplement our lifestyles or support our families. Some have started working part-time jobs, while others have attempted to play the stock market to try striking it big. If you’ve attempted this yourself and felt confused, don’t worry –you’re not alone! Here’s a four-step
Leaders make common mistakes with job descriptions when hiring and reviewing performance. The consequence is an increased probability of hiring mistakes or providing someone with useless performance feedback. Leaders often fall into this trap to avoid accountability or because they fear a performance expectation is flawed. Most of these errors are entirely preventable. Here are
