According to an infographic from Boston University, one out of four businesses does not reopen following a natural disaster. The reason is simple. Most companies are not prepared. The data tells us that 60% (nearly two out of three) small businesses do not have formal emergency-response plans despite the many direct and indirect losses that a natural disaster can cause. Keep … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Entertainment Licencing for Business Events
Your holding an event with a music performance in the U.K. Do you need to get an entertainment license? Here are the basics that you need to know. Under the 2003 Licensing Act, there was a range of live music performances that could take place without a license for event purposes. The Live Music Act of 2012 broadens the range of live music performances that can take place, … [Read more...]
Biggest Concern for Management – Hiring Top Talent
For the second year in a row, research by executive search firm Harris Allied found that acquiring top technology talent is management's biggest concern for 2014. The survey was conducted in November 2013 with 123 executives from New York companies in financial services, professional services, consumer goods, digital media, and technology. More than one out of three … [Read more...]
Declutter… Reflect… Reinvent
Recently a friend told me she felt like a failure. Her business was sliding, she had found out her husband had been cheating on her and her dreams were falling apart. As I looked at this successful woman with a reservoir of skills, talents, resources and a big heart, I knew where this conversation was going. She had forgotten about herself, that magnificent, dynamic and … [Read more...]
Why Your Company Needs a Cell Phone Distracted Driving Policy – Infographic
Did you know that car crashes rank as the number one cause of workplace deaths? Did you know that the National Safety Council estimates 25% of car crashes involve cell phones (21% calls and 4% text messages)? Did you know that drivers using either handheld or hands-free cell phones while driving are four times more likely to crash? Distracted driving caused by employees … [Read more...]
Time to Celebrate the Heroic Women of 2013
A new year is here, so let's celebrate some of the brave and heroic women who made an impact on the world during the previous 12 months. That was Microsoft's mission (as part of its "Honestly" marketing campaign) when its global advertising team put together a video to Sara Bareilles's popular 2013 song, Brave. The result is a highly shareable video that is packed with … [Read more...]
2013 Women in Business and the Gender Gap Statistics
A new year has begun, so let's take some time to review what happened for women in business and the gender pay gap during 2013. As I did in 2012, I went through the research-related articles published on Women on Business during 2013, and selected a collection of articles that provide a great overview of how the business world looked for women throughout the year. Follow the … [Read more...]