Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

According to the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for the first quarter of this year, small businesses’ concern over inflation has reached a new high as more brace for an uncertain future. With inflation keeping costs high, and high interest rates , smart business owners are asking themselves how to weather the storm. Here are three things small business owners can do now to navigate the changing economic landscape: 1.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

Carolyn Berkowitz is the president and CEO of the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), which advocates for corporate social impact professionals. We talked to her about why businesses should be a force for social and economic good, and how organizations with fewer than 500 employees can develop and implement policies to achieve this goal.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

Bill Gallagher, AKA the Scaling Coach , is a keynote speaker and entrepreneur who helps fellow founders and CEOs grow their businesses sustainably, often through fostering more productive and more positive environments. We asked him about some of the keys to creating a better workplace environment, and how to overcome the growing pains inherent in running a successful business.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

We asked legendary business and life coach Tony Robbins to share his advice for new and aspiring entrepreneurs. Here’s what he had to say: When did you first learn you had a passion and talent for inspiring others? I grew up in a tough environment. I had four different fathers and I remember telling my very strong-willed mother, “ Mom, I’m confused.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

Melinda Emerson, AKA SmallBizLady , is a leading expert on small business and becoming your own boss. We asked her about the current climate for entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses and any advice she had for those looking to forge their own path in the business world. Now that COVID is pretty much in the rearview mirror, is this a good time for budding entrepreneurs to take the leap and start their own businesses?

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Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

In our online economy, digital advertising and marketing have become critical to forging connections, not just commercial but also personal. Drew Ament Owner and Managing Partner, Press1toTalk “Our coalition is fighting to protect digital advertising tools that have leveled the playing field for small business owners of every background and industry.” The pandemic drove this point home, as digital advertising and marketing, including targeted ads, email, social media, websites, and e

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Business and Tech

JUNE 20, 2023

A lack of dental and vision care can affect overall employee well-being. And companies, both large and small, also feel the impact with lowered productivity levels — as well as negative effects on employee retention and attendance. Just consider this alarming statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “More than $45 billion in productivity is lost each year as a result of dental emergencies requiring unplanned care.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 6, 2023

Food insecurity is on the rise all across America and community gardens can have a big impact. Research shows community gardens, which can provide 20 servings of produce for every 11 feet, can help reduce household food security concerns by up to 90%. Jyoti Stephens Vice President of Mission and Strategy, Nature’s Path “Community gardens play a vital role in increasing access to organic food for everyone.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 30, 2023

There’s a 100-year transformation taking place right now in the automotive industry. Around the world, drivers, governments, and businesses are discovering — and embracing — electric vehicle (EV) technology and setting a path toward a cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation future. In the United States, the transformation has been gathering steam.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 30, 2023

One of the things that bugs Jez Rose most is that humans don’t ask enough questions. “We just accept at face value what we’re told or what we expect something to be,” said Rose, a content creator, speaker, TV presenter, and creator of the world’s first carbon-neutral honeybee farm. “If nothing else,” Rose said, “going carbon neutral taught me that the right questions do all the heavy lifting.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 28, 2023

Lauren Singer is an environmental activist, author, investor, and influencer, whose Instagram page ( @trashisfortossers ) has about 350k followers. We asked her about the most exciting developments in sustainability, and what individuals can do to make a difference. Lauren Singer Environmental activist, author, investor, influencer — @trashisfortossers “Doing little things in our everyday lives can significantly reduce the amount of methane we’re generating.” What does sustaina

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Business and Tech

MARCH 28, 2023

Trying to live a sustainable lifestyle? Molly R. Blessing, director of sustainability for the Household & Commercial Products Association, talks about finding the right products to clean, protect, maintain, and disinfect your home and workplace without harming the planet. What’s the role of household products in fighting climate change? A challenge as big as climate change needs collective action from all sectors, organizations, and people to tackle it.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 27, 2023

Over the past 10 years, the U.S. telehealth market has grown significantly — increasing by over $22 billion from 2019 through 2023 alone, according to a report by IBISWorld , a leading industry-research firm. A lot of factors have contributed to this increase, including the COVID-19 pandemic, an aging U.S. population, and convenience (especially for mental health consultations).

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Business and Tech

MARCH 22, 2023

In business for more than a century, Paper Mart has become an industry leader in sustainable paper products. Allison McGuire Vice President of Marketing, Paper Mart Running a small business requires hard work and vision. Increasingly, that vision includes issues of sustainability: 95% of small business owners believe sustainability is crucial , according to a survey by QuickBooks, and most already have plans in place to reduce their environmental impact.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

Employers are at a critical reflection point where we can look back at the last two years and evaluate what has worked and what hasn’t. Jennifer Santisi, M.S. Director of Communications, Integrated Benefits Institute The Integrated Benefits Institute’s recent analysis estimates that the cost associated with the loss of work hours due to COVID-19 is $213.1 billion, and the number of lost hours attributed to the pandemic totaled 6.6 billion.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

About 20 years ago, three market forces converged that radically changed information technology forever. Dr. Frank Granito Chief Scientist and Lead Fellow, Institute for Digital Transformation IT went from being a back-office function that supported the business to being an integral part of every business function. One of my partners talked about having a stack of forms for people to use when the system went down.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

The gender gap in tech is persistent, but it can be addressed by offering resources, fostering inclusive workplaces, and implementing policies that promote equity. The gender gap in tech remains due to a number of factors including lack of job security, gender bias, and work-life balance issues. However, there are potential solutions that can be put into place to increase access and opportunities for women in tech.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

Award-winning cyber and non-profit executive Mari Galloway shared her thoughts on the current state of the tech industry, the pros and cons of government and private sector jobs, and what aspiring tech professionals need to know. What made you want to pursue a career in technology? I actually wanted to be an architect growing up. Building cities and structures was always something I enjoyed and during my learning; we used technology to render drawings and things like that.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

Dr. Kall Loper is vice president of Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Cyderes. He has been a partner-level practice lead at a global consulting firm, the U.S. Department of Justice, and has founded a forensics firm. He has also served as chair of an academic department and has been a professor for over twenty years. Dr. Kall Loper Vice President of Digital Forensics & Incident Response, Cyderes What are IT students being taught that they were not 10 years ago?

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

Liz Ryan is the founder and CEO of Human Workplace , which aims to educate and empower working people to live their best lives and find their best careers. We asked her about what young IT professionals should and shouldn’t be doing as they develop in their careers. Liz Ryan Founder and CEO, Human Workplace What has changed in the past few years in job recruiting for IT?

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

Greg Langstaff is a certified resume strategist and interview coach who helps people land the jobs of their dreams. He shared some tips for aspiring and early-career tech professionals to help them get their first or next job in their ideal career path. Greg Langstaff, MSc, CRS Resume Writer & Job Search Coach How has COVID affected the hiring process for IT?

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Business and Tech

MARCH 16, 2023

The United States is taking bold steps to reinvigorate its economy through game-changing investments in high-tech research and manufacturing. For more than 50 years, U.S. businesses outsourced manufacturing overseas rather than investing at home. For example, engineers invented the semiconductor in the United States, but the nation produces about 10% of the world’s supply today.

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Business and Tech

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to the Global Agricultural Productivity Report, the world is facing setbacks in agricultural production. Extreme weather events, climate change, economic shifts, and some government policies have impacted crop health and yields across the globe, and with it, some of the tools that deliver that production most efficiently. ­­. A thriving U.S. agricultural industry is at the core of building a healthy and resilient world.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Digital signage-based experiences are vital to future-proofing retail in ways that allay concerns post-pandemic, lean in to Gen Z, and make life a whole lot more convenient. Beth Warren SVP Marketing and Retail Strategy, Creative Realities, Board Member, Digital Signage Federation. For years, retailers have leveraged the power of the digital display to drive store traffic, spotlight news, and automate dynamic content in a way that’s easier on the planet and relieves the store of the burden of ma

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Business and Tech

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Sara Wainer, who manages business priorities and communications for the USA market at Specialized Bicycle Components, discusses the importance of zero-emissions vehicles and the future of e-bike transportation. Sara Wainer Executive Assistant (USA), Specialized Bicycle Components. What does the future of transportation look like in the coming years?

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The American Sustainable Business Network is committed to promoting sustainable and equitable business practices. Jeffrey Hollender CEO and Co-Founder, American Sustainable Business Network. What are the ASBN’s three policy areas and how do they affect business? The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) works with its members to develop a vision and policy framework for a sustainable market-based economy.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

What makes paper recycling a success? American Forest & Paper Association’s Heidi Brock explains. Investing in and improving paper recycling has been among our industry goals for decades. We first set goals to improve paper recycling in the 1990s. The recycling rate has more than doubled since then. More than 50 million tons of paper was recovered for recycling in 2021.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

We talked to Blue Diamond Grower’s director of sustainability about how (and why) more businesses should pursue green initiatives. Dan Sonke Director of Sustainability, Blue Diamond Growers. Why is it important for businesses to adopt more sustainable practices? It has become cliched to say that we pursue sustainability because “it’s the right thing to do.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Capstone Green Energy helps organizations save money and reduce their carbon footprints by strategizing and executing more sustainable energy solutions. Capstone president and CEO Darren Jamison offered his insights into why going green is good for business. Darren Jamison President and CEO, Capstone Green Energy. Does adopting sustainable practices and technologies make good business sense?

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The need to drive climate action is more important than ever. That’s the message as Climate Week NYC, the biggest global climate event of its kind, concludes. Now the company that’s helping businesses like Seventh Generation, Ben & Jerry’s, and Walmart become more sustainable wants to help others become more environmentally conscious and act. “You need to know where you’re starting, what that target is, and you need to involve the core parts of the business for alignment,” notes Greiner, co-

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We spoke to Roni Savage, CEO of Jomas Associates , about working successfully in a male-dominated industry and challenging the status quo. Roni Savage CEO , Jomas Associates. How have you, as a woman, navigated and succeeded in a male-dominated industry? It can be daunting not seeing anyone who looks like you in the workplace. However, I grew up with four older brothers and that experience certainly prepared me for navigating the male-dominated industry I now work in.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In the late part of the 20th century, the skilled trades were thriving. As soldiers returned from war and families were growing at a rapid pace, infrastructure also boomed, which led to high demand for a workforce of men and women to support those industry needs. In schools across the country, classes like wood shop and mechanics were offered to students, providing skill that would afford them the opportunity to work, be successful, and proud.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

What we think about when picturing a specific industry may be perpetuating biases and excluding parts of the workforce. Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW) and other pre-apprenticeship programs around the country have been successfully placing women in the construction trades for over 40 years. Although women make up only 3% of construction workers on the tools, in Seattle and Boston, where this programming exists, women make up almost 10%.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Liz Ryan is the chief executive officer and founder of Human Workplace , a publishing and consulting firm whose mission is to reinvent work for people. Below, she discusses how to recruit talent in a digital workspace. Liz Ryan Founder and CEO, Human Workplace. How can corporate leaders positively leverage recruiting platforms and other solutions to recruit and retain top talent in an increasingly digital workplace?

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Sleep deprivation is more than an inconvenience — it’s a serious health risk. Our attitudes towards sleep need a revolution. Sleep is deeply misunderstood. Many people mistakenly believe foregoing sleep in order to gain extra working hours carries minor risks — when in fact getting less than six hours of sleep at night strongly correlates with a higher risk of several chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and dementia.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Workplace wellness author and Motion Infusion founder and CEO Laura Putnam explains why having the best benefits isn’t necessarily the key to better employee retention and morale. Laura Putnam Founder and CEO, Motion Infusion. Amidst The Great Resignation, what benefits and other rewards should employers offer to help increase retention and prevent burnout?

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It seems to go without saying that comity and cooperation have deteriorated in Washington, D.C. over the past 25 years. Lynn Dudley Senior Vice President, Global Retirement & Compensation Policy, American Benefits Council. Whether this is a cause or symptom of what ails the nation, there is — if not a cure — something that ought to make us feel better, now and in the future.

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