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The 4 P’s of Employee Relations and Conflict Management in the Workplace
Workplace conflict, a key aspect of employee relations, costs $359 billion in paid hours or 385 million working days annually, according to the “Workplace Conflict and How Business Can Harness it to Thrive” report. There were news articles about Apple employees having concerns about the ‘rigid’ rules in hybrid working, while Google’s people were frustrated about…
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The Power of Networking Done Right
The reason I find networking critically important is simple. Referrals make the best business contacts, demonstrating the power of networking. Freelancers get a lot of business through word-of-mouth, while internships are often contingent on a common point of contact. Hiring for a senior management position is almost completely dependent on the power of networking. Moreover:…
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10 Factors to Consider Before Scaling Your Business Towards Growth
While the global corporate community world aims for rapid growth, scaling your business towards growth does not come easy. In fact, not everyone is suitable for growth. An old Harvard Business Review study recommends a 10% to 25% growth target across a broad data set of small and enterprise companies. If we review NYU research…
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8 Crucial Business Skills to Weather the Recession Storm
The current decade has been turbulent at best, challenging business paradigms, industrial practices, and biological presumptions across the planet. It begs the question: What is the successful route to developing resilient business skills for the years to come? From a global pandemic ranking near the Spanish Flu of 1918-1920 to worldwide lockdowns suffocating the travel…
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Actionable Tactics for Marketing Experimentation
Marketing experimentation has become a crucial strategy for businesses looking to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business environment. Although agile methodologies have become the industry standard for many businesses looking to improve efficiency and flexibility, it is not sufficient for long-term company growth. Brands need to embrace marketing experimentation as a fundamental business strategy if…
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14 Unexpected B2B Niches You Never Knew Existed
The vast and often unexplored world of B2B niches offers a goldmine of opportunities for businesses seeking to specialize, connect, and profit. B2B niches provide opportunities for companies to specialize in unique markets, build stronger connections, and maximize profits in areas that many entrepreneurs don’t even consider. Did you know that over 50% of B2B…
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6 Ways to Hire and Manage Remote Workers for Business Advantage
The shift towards remote work has gained momentum, especially as businesses adapt to manage remote workers effectively following the COVID-19 outbreak. A FlexJobs survey reveals that 65% of participants prefer to work remotely full-time after the pandemic, while 31% are inclined towards a blend of office and remote working. While remote work presents certain challenges…
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11 Business Strategies for Freelance Writers and Content Firms to Land Clients
A report from Inc.com states that around $3.1 billion is being spent by blue chip businesses for remedial writing training, with $2.9 billion of that amount allocated to current employees, highlighting the importance of effective communication as part of their business strategies for freelance writers and content firms. This indicates that quality writing and impeccable…