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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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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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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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How to recover after a corporate scandal
Indiana Lee Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecovering from a scandal is not an easy process. It’s also the case that even in the years after the core problem, details of your ethical issues will be just a quick search away. Any scandal has the potential to leave your online reputation in tatters if handled without due care. How should you approach your recovery from a corporate scandal? What strategies and tools can you implement to improve both your reputation and toxic company culture? Let’s take a closer look at some key areas of focus.
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Will Amazon’s new palm recognition technology become a popular biometric…
Linchi Kwok RetailAmazon recently introduced a new biometric payment device, Amazon One, in two of its Go stores in Seattle. Shoppers can now enter and pay at these select cashier-free Amazon Go stores by scanning their palms. The company sees broader implications for Amazon One devices. Places with high foot traffic, such as stadiums, restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, and any gated or secured facilities, could benefit from the technology.
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4 change management tips for ChMS implementations
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWhether you’re starting to use church management software (ChMS) for the first time or switching from a previous vendor, there’s a lot that goes into a successful implementation. New software involves learning a new program, changing processes, and the typical implementation headaches. While everyone may agree that change is necessary, they might still get frustrated along the way. So, how do you have a successful implementation and a happy team? Here are a few tips.
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Survey: Skills shortage forces 31% of organizations to prioritize investment…
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe pandemic has forced many organizations to reconsider their projects for the rest of the year — and beyond. While a lot of plans have been put on hold, some companies have elevated IT training to a priority project. According to the 2020 Netwrix IT Trends Report, 38% of CIOs and IT directors now plan to invest in the education of IT staff, compared to 20% who had it on their top five list before the pandemic. We asked Ilia Sotnikov, VP of product management at Netwrix, to discuss this and some of the other IT trends revealed in the report.
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Ways to check for understanding virtually with culturally and linguistically…
Erick Herrmann EducationEvery teacher knows the importance of having students respond frequently and checking for understanding, as we need to be sure that the instruction we are providing is working, and that students are indeed learning. When it comes to culturally and linguistically diverse students, it becomes especially critical as students are learning new content in a new language. Yet, in our new era of virtual or hybrid teaching, we need to consider how we are assessing students and conducting checks for understanding through what is a new way of teaching and learning to many.
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Clear as muck: When the only thing that’s certain is more uncertainty
Linda Popky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs we get to the end of what’s been a long and challenging year for most of the world, we can all look forward to … who knows? We are just under a month away from a presidential election that may or may not have a clear winner on election night. We’re expecting an effective vaccine to protect us from the virus in the next month or two — or maybe the next year, or maybe not at all. Virtually none of this is clear. Yet, we need to continue to move forward, run our businesses, support our customers, take care of our families. How do you maintain a sense of balance when nothing is certain? Here are a few suggestions.
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