Time-tracking software has, in some ways, revolutionized productivity and workforce management. Thanks to automation and centralization, as well as intuitive, convenient employee interfaces, it’s now possible to get a more accurate, reliable read on how your employees are (or aren’t) spending their time.
But is time tracking all it’s cracked up to be? Sure, there are some obvious and subtle advantages, but there are also some weaknesses to keep in mind before making time tracking mandatory.
In today’s business world, companies face fierce competition in their respective markets. To stand out among competitors, businesses need to have a clear understanding of their goals and objectives. One way to achieve this is through the development of a mission statement. By exploring mission statement examples from some of the leading brands in the world, you will learn what to do and what not to do to create an impactful mission statement for your own business.
Just when marketers and small businesses have figured out how to market to millennials, a new demographic is capturing their attention.
Gen Z is a budding consumer powerhouse cohort that, according to NielsenIQ, is expected to reach $12 trillion in buying power by 2030. Gen Z is known for being digitally attuned and culturally diverse, and you can’t talk to them the same way you’d talk to other generations. We’ll examine Gen Z’s buying preferences and how businesses can use print media to attract these consumers.
What is Generation Z?
Generation Z, typically defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, now includes individuals in their teens to mid-20s. Many of them have already entered the workforce or are pursuing higher education. According to the NielsenIQ data cited above, by 2030, Gen Z will comprise 30 percent of the global workforce.
When you’re hiring, you want to find a candidate with a solid work ethic, the right skill set, and values that align with your company’s. If you’re struggling to find the perfect candidate, you might consider widening your applicant pool to include individuals without a college degree.
For certain candidates and roles, real-world experience and soft skills can make up for the lack of a college degree. Read on to discover why you should consider employing someone without a college degree and what to look for in these candidates.
Why you should consider hiring people without degrees
You should never feel pushed into hiring someone who doesn’t have the proper qualifications for the role. However, there are many reasons to consider hiring someone even if they don’t have a college degree.
It is astounding to know how many business bosses lack the knowledge to keep their workplace safe. Focusing on numbers and aesthetics doesn’t provide safety and security for your staff. You must know how to best create a safe work environment to maintain the health and well-being of the team. Here, you can find unspoken tips and secrets that will help your workplace become a safe haven.
Understand how to become a better informer As the boss, you are responsible for providing employees with safety training. If you are stuck on ideas, lack confidence, or have never provided safety training before, there is something that can help you.
Pursuing a LOTO Train-the-Trainer online course will provide you with everything you need to become a better instructor for your employees. While you might already know the safety procedures to pursue and maintain, you might not know how to best deliver the information. A short course will aid your confidence and skill, helping you provide clear communication to your staff regarding the safety procedures to maintain a safer workplace.
As a business owner, there are many things that must be accomplished on a daily basis. Everything from managing the flow of inventory to talking with prospective clients might fall under your purview. However, there are a few things you need to do starting today. Read on to learn more about the important business owner tasks.
Create a Will
If you were surprised that creating a will is recommended for a business owner, think again. Everyone should have a will. Regardless of the number of assets or the perception of owned assets, everyone has something or someone of value in their lives that should be legally attended to by a licensed and practiced will lawyer.
It is essential for you to have your business and personal legal affairs in order so that, should you pass away, everything you have acquired in life and worked so very hard for is passed on to the person or people of your choosing, not at the government’s will. When you are proactive and take the necessary time to meet with a will lawyer to complete these documents, you get to make the decision for who your business is passed down or who gets your prized collections. By taking simple steps today and then updating the documents over time as births, deaths, and marriages occur, you are in charge of your assets and your legacy. Of note, you can also encourage and support your staff to draw up their respective wills.
If you bought Pyrex measuring cups recently, you might be eligible for a refund.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers after the agency took action against Instant Brands, the maker of Pyrex-brand kitchen and home products, in 2023. The FTC accused the company of claiming that all of its popular glass measuring cups were made in the U.S., but some were actually imported from China, according to an FTC press release.
The FTC says that “more than 110,000 units” of Chinese-made measuring cup sets were sold to U.S. consumers.
What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?
I was a stay-at-home mom with a baby and a toddler, both boys. My husband also left his career and closed his insurance agency to work at Kole Jax full-time for five years. His old insurance agency office is actually the space we now use for Kole Jax Designs HQ!
When did you start your side hustle, and where did you find the inspiration for it?
I started Kole Jax Designs in January 2012. I have always loved jewelry and the way it makes me feel. I was inspired by that and my need to create. My goal was to establish a fulfilling, home-based career that would allow me to monetize my passions and be present for my children. The name Kole Jax comes from my sons’ middle names: Grayson Kole and Tucker Jax.
“Have you ever thought, ‘I’m killing cinema’?”
That’s the question that third assistant director Dag (Lolly Adefope) asks first assistant director Daniel (Himesh Patel) while working on fictional superhero flick Tecto: Eye of the Storm.
It’s a question that’s been asked of a lot of comic book movies lately, especially with superhero fatigue setting in and filmmaking legends like Martin Scorsese questioning their merit. It’s also the question at the heart of The Franchise, a new HBO comedy from Succession writer and Veep producer Jon Brown. Veep and The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci and Skyfall and 1917 director Sam Mendes also serve as producers, with Mendes directing the first episode
Leafy green vegetables are packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants — but the verdant veggies can interfere with some medications, such as warfarin, used to prevent blood clots.
Why do leafy greens interact with these medications?
It comes down to the high vitamin K content in leafy green vegetables, Joan Salge Blake, a nutrition professor and registered dietitian nutritionist at Boston University, told Live Science in an email. Many vegetables — like kale, spinach, collard greens, Swiss chard, cabbage, endive, broccoli and Brussels sprouts — are especially rich in vitamin K, containing more than 100 micrograms per serving.
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