When most people think of business conferences, they picture serious professionals in suits gathering in banquet halls, or ballrooms, to listen to hour upon hour of lectures and presentations; and only taking breaks to retire to a chain restaurant or hotel bar to talk shop until the next round of presentations.
On the one hand, it is understandable that people would have this image, since the main purpose of these conferences is to share as much information as possible. However, this doesn’t mean that conferences have to be bland or boring.…
Offering a decent salary is most certainly enough to get some of the top millennial candidates through the door… but is it enough to keep them? Sure, the “almighty dollar” can be a great incentive and is definitely one of the reasons that we go to work each day, but as the cost of living goes up, the company budget tightens, and raises become far and few in between, money is no longer the motive.
In order to run a successful company, equipped with a great staff, business managers and execs must be willing to think outside of the box to maintain employee satisfaction.…
Business efficiency is a fundamental part of running any company. It means making the most out of what you have, clearly all the more important if you’re a small business owner.
Learning how to best manage your assets and streamline your processes is vitally important, so here’s a guide to help you do just that and deliver maximum business efficiency.
Get the Right Office
Your office is one of the key assets of your business, and where you and your employees probably spend the most of your time – so you need your office space to work for you.…
We have previously written a piece on the importance of human capital. It really is vital, and it starts with your recruitment.
There are a number of biases that you need to be aware of when you begin a recruitment journey. When you have battled through the sourcing process, and according to recent research it can be a real challenge identifying the people to bring to interview, you need to get the interview process right.
Human nature means that we make certain snap judgement, and use stereotypes to understand the world.…
There are several positions available in the job market for students studying political science. Many people do not see the benefit in pursuing a Master’s in Political Science; however, those that do will find a plethora of opportunities upon graduation. From advocacy to electoral work, there are several positions in each avenue worth researching.
With advocacy, you are working directly with the public. You’ll have the option of managing events, advocating issues, operating the political action committee, communicating with the public through media and fundraising outreach, or manage business affairs.…
Healthcare fraud is when a patient or provider turns in misleading information to a health plan required to determine the amount of benefits payable. Those who abuse the procedure put beneficiaries of welfare and health at risk and cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Whether it’s a solo effort or an organized effort of a member, provider, or any other individual who bends the rules, healthcare fraud is a growing problem. It exploits the beneficiaries and robs them of resources crucial to their well-being.…
When you have a business, one of the most important things that you can have is loyal customers. You want people to come back to you again and again and know that you can count on their dollars. These are customers who are going to be with you through thick and thin and that believe in your business.
According to Business Insider, some of the brands that have the most loyal customers include Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, and Hyundai. These are the brands that people love and where people go to when they are looking for certain services.…
Want your new team members to gel well with the existing team members? Want to inspire your business team? Want to reward your staff for achieving the business goals? Instead of doing on-office-premise social activities, you might want to consider doing team building events.
A team building event is typically being held indoor or in the woods, but if you want to offer an idea that will leave a lasting impression on your team members, there is one idea you can consider.…
With the UK economy back at a pre-crisis level, many business are starting to see that little bit of extra money move through their books each month. Of course, just because business is going well for many companies, it doesn’t mean that other companies are struggling to make ends meet in this post-recession climate. Thankfully, most business sit somewhere comfortably in between these two positions, and if you find that you identify with this, pay attention. Although you might be doing okay – financially speaking – financial upset could be just around the corner.…
As financial market traders and investors can testify, there is a common mind-set and philosophy required to access sustainable financial gains. While the way in which it is translated into individual strategies will vary depending on your appetite for risk and the specific market that you choose to operate in, it is underpinned by a number of fundamental values that must be clearly understood. It is therefore crucial that aspiring investors ask themselves some serious questions prior to making a financial commitment, in order to ensure they are equipped to achieve long-term success.…
