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Uncertainty is one thing you can count on

Lloyd Princeton Business Management, Services & Risk Management

One of the oft-repeated truisms in business circles is that the only constant is change. It’s not hard to see why. Rapid acceleration in technological innovation, communications, global commerce, and mass customization have forced businesses to be constantly on the watch for the next big or new thing and retool quickly to embrace it. Now, add to that not knowing when or whether you can operate your business or to what extent or with which staff.

How to manage employee data access

Mason Hager Science & Technology

During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of people now working remotely, securing your organization's resources has never been more important. Properly managing employee access to your organization's data and resources is critical to ensuring the security of your resources. Failure to have the proper procedures or systems in place can result in potential data breaches and security risks for your organization.

Infographic: How to focus despite distractions

Maggie Kimberl Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Each day employees spend 56 minutes on their smartphones and 42 minutes on personal tasks. That means 20% of each workday is wasted on distractions. We’re up against internal and external challenges when it comes to overcoming distractions, but there’s hope for those who need more focus. Find out more with this infographic.

Despite pandemic, health system and payer profits up due to less utilization

Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied Healthcare

Second-quarter headlines reporting the financial windfalls of payer organizations and health systems have been copious recently, despite what experts and analysts predicted would be devastating hits to the ledger because of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Even as many health systems treated only virus cases and most others shut down all elective surgeries, all of the nation's largest for-profit hospital chains saw a rise in profits.

Saboteurs and whisperers can destroy your company. Here’s how to…

Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk Management

You've met them. You've probably worked with them. You may have hired them. They're everyone's friend. Smile to your face. Pretend to care about you and support you. But turn your back, and they're nobody's friend. They're smooth and masterful saboteurs. It's all part of the game plan. Why do these saboteurs engage in such demoralizing, unhealthy, and toxic behavior?

How to accelerate the board meeting

Robert C. Harris Association Management

Board conversations can ramble. Motions are a way to accelerate the business at hand. This is especially important during times when governance is conducted remotely. "My board members are unsure about making motions. When a recommendation is offered, you can hear crickets on the call. They should feel confident about properly moving along a discussion," said an elected national chairwoman.

Report: Women twice as likely to leave employer within a year following…

Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted companies and employees. However, some groups of employees appear to have worse experiences than others. A report by WerkLabs, the insights division of The Mom Project, reveals that the pandemic is impacting working women particularly hard. And as a result, these women are more likely to express dissatisfaction with their employers — and a desire to leave.

Tips for safer property management during COVID-19

Sam Radbil Facilities & Grounds

Many people are leery of changes, moves or disruptions to their routines during COVID-19 and with good reason. Information may be difficult to distill from regular news sources, so here are seven tips to help you manage a property during this crisis.

7 tips for managing a team remotely

Travis Jamison Business Management, Services & Risk Management

In 2020, even teams who have never worked remotely are starting to embrace a distanced mode of operation. However, remote work comes with its unique set of challenges, and if you've never embraced them before, you might find yourself struggling more than you expected. We're here to help you out, so let's look at seven ways to manage your remote teams better.

What our ancestors can teach CEOs about creating an inclusive, equitable…

Yvette Durazo Business Management, Services & Risk Management

In the same way that employees are dealing with a great amount of stress, so are organizations. There is tremendous pressure on organizations to bring up conversations around DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) that are sensitive and could lead to increased tensions between co-workers. Organizations are in need of solutions that can facilitate more positive results from DEI conversations.

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