Recent Articles
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Key risks to consider when doing business in China
Dr. Chris Chu Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOrganizations doing business with China know that the operating environment is complex and very different from the Western world. However, the market opportunity remains promising, despite recent challenges from the coronavirus pandemic. Success depends on identifying and managing a number of China-specific risks.
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What exponential disruption can teach us about transformation
Vivek Wadhwa and Ismail Amla Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen I take a moment to step back and look at what is happening in the business world today, it seems to me that "exponential disruption" may be an understatement. Every day I read either of an established, respected industry giant falling into administration, or of a new startup suddenly worth billions on the stock exchange. And there is less and less room for the "steady as she goes" companies that sit between these two extremes. So, what has caused this incredible change of pace?
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Gallup poll: Farming, agriculture receive highest marks from consumers…
Scott E. Rupp Food & BeveragePoliticians, media professionals and lawyers could learn a thing or two about brand management from their counterparts in the farming and agricultural industries. It turns out Americans have the most favorable view of the profession, a recent Gallup poll shows. It's the first time those working the fields and farms have received such high marks in more than two decades of Gallup conducting a poll that registers Americans’ views of various business and industry sectors.
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5 fresh rules for rebooting your brand’s keyword strategy as COVID-19…
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAs a marketer, you know the crucial importance of monitoring consumer interest on an ongoing basis during the pandemic. One simple way to keep your ad content fresh across your brand's social platforms and in search results is to focus on your keyword choices. The great news is that revamping your keyword strategy to meet your existing and potential customers' needs is easier than ever. Here are five out-of-the-box, highly effective rules you can immediately put into practice to accomplish this goal.
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Study: Coronavirus crisis is a mentorship opportunity unfilled by most…
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe pandemic has changed how we work, but it hasn’t necessarily changed the fact that employees are still interested in career development. While the opportunity for face-to-face training or coaching has been paused, companies can still take advantage of mentorship opportunities. According to a new study by Doodle, 49% of people don’t think they’re receiving enough coaching, training, or mentoring to successfully advance their careers. And half of those respondents would describe their career development as "stalled" or "regressing backward."
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Podcast: Escaping a broken system through cash-based functional medicine
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationAfter Dr. Morgan Camp finished his medical residency, he accepted a position in a successful, cash-based functional medicine clinic where he got to work alongside experts in the field. He found early success and soon decided to open his own concierge medical practice, which attracted a good number of high-profile clients in the Bay Area. In this interview, Dr. Camp explains how he got started and what he's learned, including what worked and what he’d do differently if starting over again.
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Freelance economy surges in the age of COVID-19
Dave G. Houser Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the American economy and created high levels of unemployment, at least one element of the workforce has flourished in 2020. Freelancers have swept in to fill the jobs gap left by the rapidly spreading virus. According to a survey conducted in July by Upwork — a platform that connects businesses and freelancers –— more than 59 million Americans performed freelance work in the past year, representing 36% of the total workforce. This was a 22% increase since 2019.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: The HIREC effect and companion animal…
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareDespite its lack of notoriety like some animal behavioral concepts, human-induced rapid evolutionary change, or HIREC, possesses the potential to alter wild and companion animal behavior in many ways. As wildlife scientists became increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change and habitat destruction on wild animal populations, some researchers chose to study the behavior effects on wild animals who couldn’t or wouldn’t vacate habitats overtaken by humans. In a relatively short time, these animals not only survived in these environments but thrived.
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3 simple workarounds for when you feel overwhelmed
Victoria Fann Mental HealthcareMany people these days are feeling disillusioned, shocked, vulnerable, depressed and full of dread. Any one of those feelings can be difficult to handle, but when you’re feeling a mix of those feelings, it’s overwhelming. Although some people are responding to personal circumstances, many of those feelings are triggered by the global events unfolding each day. None of us knows what we will face when we wake up in the morning, nor do we see a clear resolution in front of us. Therefore, we must find a way to navigate the overwhelming feelings.
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Confinement is changing our attitudes toward our homes
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesFamiliarity has not bred contempt for our living spaces, but it has set us thinking about what kind of homes we want now that we are spending more time in them. Recent surveys of consumers and home professionals show that after months of confinement homeowners have redesign on their mind. In part, they are motivated by the changes in home life resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The trend toward greater concern for wellness and more contact with nature has increased as well.