Technology can be both a major opportunity and a major challenge for SMBs today. Technology is defining how businesses grow by changing the old ways of getting things done. Technology is transforming industries, business models, products, services, and even driving the creation of new industries. Here's the challenge though. Because of technology, businesses need to change to survive. They need to...
Southwest Airlines is well known for promoting a fun environment where employees are happy. YouTube is full of hilarious videos posted by Southwest passengers about the antics of flight attendants having fun at work. [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNx5-bEKk8A[/embedyt] Recently Glassdoor announced that Southwest ranked number 28 in its Employees’ Choice Awards 2017, honoring the best places to work across the US and UK. Winners are determined...
Published 5/24/2016 In July 2015, President Obama and the Department of Labor announced preliminary changes to the federal overtime rules. After much anticipation by employees and employers alike, the final rule was uploaded to the Federal Register website on May 18, 2016. These overtime rule changes are expected to affect 4.2 million workers and cost employers about $12 billion over the...
Critics of the Department of Labor's overtime rule changes, which were proposed last July, hoped that the new rules would never become a reality. Whether you are a proponent of the changes or not, get ready because they are on the way, and soon. If the changes in the originally proposed rules stand, it is estimated that as many as 5 million U.S. worker who were previously...
In this interview, Management Stack's Jennifer (Duff) Eversole offers advice to CFOs and those striving for that role. Jennifer talks about motivation, employee alignment and engagement, and the difference between a good and a great CFO. https://soundcloud.com/cfomindset/cfo-interview-jennifer-eversole-managementstackcom?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fcfomindset%2Fcfo-interview-jennifer-eversole-managementstackcom ...
2016 has the potential to be an epic year. Regardless of what happened in 2015 (or before), YOU have the power to set yourself up for success in the new year. Here are a few steps that will get you on your way to your best year ever. Define Your Goals Figure out exactly what you want to achieve in 2016. When...