The benefits of offering telecommuting options to employees have been proven again and again (read more about telecommuting here). Now, companies are starting to share the results of their telecommuting programs. As more startups develop 100% virtual companies with no physical offices and a team of employees working from their homes around the world, the benefits are becoming … [Read more...]
What Do Millenials Want from Employers?
More than three out of four millenials (78%) prioritize how innovative a company is when deciding whether or not they want to work there. Nearly one in two millenials (44%) believe that innovative solutions are most likely to come from businesses rather than academia or governments. These statistics come from Deloitte's Millenial Survey 2014. Deloitte surveyed 7,800 … [Read more...]
Set the Stage for Business Success in 2014
The second full workweek of 2014 is here, and if you haven’t put last year’s challenges behind you or taken the lead on 2013 to-do list holdovers (including past-due invoices), you’re f—d. Starting the new year in the red, mentally and financially, doesn’t necessarily spell failure, but it does conjure up feelings of being frustrated and frazzled—a frame of mind that … [Read more...]
Can Your Business Survive a Natural Disaster? – Infographic
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...]
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...]
Is Your Body Language Ruining Your Business and Career? – Infographic
Is your body language helping or hurting your career and your business? Educating yourself about how your body language is perceived by other people can have a significant effect on your career success and your business' bottom-line. According to the infographic below from Gengo, body language has a greater impact on face-to-face communications (55%) than your tone of voice … [Read more...]
What and How to Outsource – Infographic
Contrary to popular belief, women cannot do it all. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. It's far better to outsource tasks that don't require your expertise to other people. If you're not in a position to hire employees to provide the assistance you need, then outsourcing tasks to freelancers or vendors is an excellent, strategic decision. In a new infographic … [Read more...]
Contact Forms with 3 Fields Drive Highest Conversions – Infographic
According to the data in a new infographic from SingleHop, contact forms with three fields drive the highest conversions. In fact, conversions decrease as the number of fields increases. However, if you value the quality of the leads you get over the quantity, then you should know that as the number of fields increases in contact forms, the quality of leads increases, … [Read more...]
The State of Mobile Job Search in 2013 [Infographic]
More people are conducting job searches using their mobile devices every day. In fact, the world of recruiting has changed and with that change comes a new focus on mobile job seekers. Simply Hired put together a mobile job seeker infographic that explains the state of mobile job search in 2013 visually. You can check out the infographic below. Here are some highlights. Did … [Read more...]
Videos in Email Marketing – Getting Better [Infographic]
According to the data in a new infographic from Email Monks, 58% of email marketing message recipients will be able to view videos that you include in your campaigns without leaving their email programs. The other 42% will see a static image and have to click-through to watch the video online. Data from Wistia and Video Explainers tells us that using video in email training … [Read more...]