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What to make of the drop in pharmacy school enrollments

Jason Poquette Pharmaceutical

In his excellent blog, Kevin Mero, the president of PharmacyWeek, detailed the latest data on pharmacy school enrollments…and for the first time ever, they are all down! The data come from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) website and refers to the latest information from 2017. Could this be the tipping point for the infusion of pharmacists into workforce? And what does a downward trend in pharmacy school enrollment mean?

Leading inclusive cultures that last: Zingerman’s co-founder Ari…

Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

It's my belief that no matter how long people are at work, almost everyone wants to feel part of something greater than themselves. They want to know that their work makes a difference to the organization, no matter what they do. We all have that need and thrive when we are part of a community. Zingerman’s Community of Businesses is that kind of organization, and Ari Weinzweig and other members of Zingerman’s create that community of belonging every day for themselves and their customers.

Food supply chain is bee-ing naïve about pollinator decline

Shawn Smajstrla Food & Beverage

The declining bee population isn’t news. Scientists have tracked a diminishing number of bees and other pollinators for years. Some fear extinction is on the table for these insects, and the impact could be far worse than losing a species. The deteriorating numbers of pollinators could have catastrophic results on food supplies, and thus the food supply chain. Just how important are these creatures?

Simple ways to save energy and money at your business

Sam Radbil Facilities & Grounds

Every month, you face a multitude of bills. These expenses will inevitably take a toll on business owners. For most of those providers — your grocery store that sells office snacks, your lenders, your phone and internet company — you can shop around. But when it comes to utilities and the cost of keeping your office building or your home office up and running, there are no coupons or sales that can help you.

Pay your staff what they’re worth

Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk Management

How do you calculate what to pay your staff? Anticipated revenues? Operating costs? What the market will bear? Why not pay your staff what you think their job is worth? How much does the success of your business depend on the successful functioning of this person? When you take advantage of someone and pay them the minimum expected or legally allowed, regardless of their value, guess what? You’ll get the minimum expected work out of that employee in reciprocity as retribution.

5 tips for client retention during the summer months at your spa

Elizabeth Donat Retail

If you've been in the spa industry for a while, you may have noticed that your schedule can get a bit quiet during the summer months. One of the biggest obstacles, however, is that clients may also get sun exposure, which can prevent them from getting some treatments altogether. All in all, the summer can be a tricky time for keeping your books as filled as other parts of the year. If you are having trouble keeping your clients coming into your spa for treatments during the summer months, then read my expert tips.

NYSCC Suppliers Day showcases latest in cosmetic technology

Cherie Buziak Retail

New product concepts, technologies and innovations were shown off May 15-16 at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (NYSCC) Suppliers Day held at the Javits Center in Manhattan. This two-day event featured beauty industry suppliers of raw materials, ingredients, and cutting-edge technology. Here are three noteworthy technologies to keep your eye on as new personal care products come to market.

Choose art carefully for use in retail design

Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Art has the power to compel us to stop and observe. It also can tap deep-seated emotions, associations and aspirations, making us feel as though the artwork is speaking directly to us. Those persuasive qualities make art a prime vehicle for retail branding, marketing and design. Because our response to a given work of art is so personal, however, the choice of which art to use is crucial to a brand’s and product’s success. This has led industry researchers to investigate which types of art are most effective, and why.

Negotiating commercial leases: Anticipate your lease agreement

Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield Retail

For many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.

Machines are replacing humans at work, but can it be an opportunity?

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Welcome to the era when machines begin replacing humans at work. In restaurants and hotels, machines or robots are already capable of performing many service jobs. Likewise, travelers can now make reservations for their hotel stays online, perform self-check-in on a mobile app or in a kiosk at a hotel, enter the hotel room with their mobile app, place orders for service deliveries, and check out on a mobile app or the TV in the guest room.

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