We’ve talked in the past about the value of doing more with less, particularly in a post-covid world where employers were (and still are) trying to figure out how to maintain or increase productivity with fewer people, money, and…
Read More »Neon signs: a reminder of time gone by. They hit their peak popularity from the 1920s to the 1960s. Streets were aglow with bright neon signs marketing business’s wares and services, everything from hotdogs to designer clothing at department stores…
Read More »40 years ago, Dolly Parton famously sang about the 9 to 5 working hours, highlighting the mediocrity that often characterizes the standard workday. It can be challenging to muster up the enthusiasm and motivation to make it through the work…
Read More »This week we’re taking a look back on some of the 2020 trend predictions we made last year. We talked about what classrooms could look like during back-to-school, if we were in for a virtual holiday season (including shopping trends),…
Read More »Jeff Bezos might not be dressing up in a fancy red suit this year, but it is for sure that Christmas shopping will look a little different this season. With ever-present concerns about spreading COVID-19 and a growing number of…
Read More »What is the difference between a leader and a manager? Is it better to be one than the other? Should I try to be both? These are the questions that have been discussed and dissected by leader-managers for ages. First,…
Read More »The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them the ever-present uncertainty brought on by a global pandemic. A strong desire to see the friends and family is prevalent now more than ever. But most are still cautious regarding what this…
Read More »Mergers and acquisitions, an aspect of the business world that has been rapidly growing in recent years, were expected to continue blooming coming into 2020. Projections made at the end of 2019 predicted growth reflective of previous years, with added…
Read More »School may be out for the summer in America, but schools, primary, secondary, and higher education alike, are all considering how to undertake back-to-school procedures this fall. Covid-19 has completely shifted the way we approach gathering together, drastically impacting education. Educational institutions around…
Read More »A renewed focus on public health and protection of essential workers is rapidly growing in these dynamic and unprecedented times. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have been leading the fight against the global…
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