Every business owner and leader wants to lead and inspire their team effectively, but this is easier said than done. You’re going to face challenges within your business that will put your mettle to the test. Many of these obstacles will stem from your team as you learn to manage different personalities and overcome communication
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
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
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
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
Over the past few years, awareness about IT services has significantly increased. Businesses of varying sizes recognize the need for and importance of utilizing IT services to protect sensitive data, keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, increase productivity throughout various departments and stay up-to-date with the most recent technology trends. Without IT services, companies put themselves
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
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
There is an endless number of things a business owner should do for their business to be successful. They must develop a product or service that can attract customers, hire and train a team to oversee day-to-day operations, implement marketing strategies and so much more. While all these tasks are essential for your business to
Recessions are bad for most people, and I won’t make light of how horrible these times can be for the vast majority of companies and their employees. It’s true that for most companies, recessions mean increased stress at work, stalled career progression or even layoffs, uncertainty, raised board and shareholder pressure, increased financial strain and
