Creating a positive workspace has been proven to positively impact employee well-being, morale, and creativity. Whether your workspace is physical or virtual, there are simple steps you can take to ensure that all of your team members feel supported and motivated. More than 70% of workers experience burnout at some point. Overwhelmed and overworked employees can take up to 28 sick days a year. Worryingly, turnover due to burnout may cost employers 15%-20% of the total payroll. Focusing on employee well-being will not only increase workplace satisfaction but also provide tangible results in th ..read more

Having a four-day workweek can benefit businesses in more ways than one. When it comes to managing a business, various factors come into play- from keeping up with labor laws and taxes to maintaining employee morale. One of the critical considerations is finding innovative ways to maximize productivity while still caring for your employees’ needs. A four-day workweek may be your answer. The pandemic helped introduce the concept of a flexible working schedule, but on its face, a four-day workweek still runs counter to the idea of maximum employee productivity. Doesn’t fewer working hours mean ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, and business trade shows have seen significant changes in their operations. 2020 signaled government imposed public health measures, restricted business access, and unprecedented social distancing rules. However, trade shows will resume as the pandemic subsides and the world returns to normal. What Will the Post-Pandemic Trade Show Landscape Look Like? In 2023, the post-pandemic tradeshow landscape is going to be very different. Events may be smaller and more localized, with digital or hybrid events becoming increasingly popular. To reduce ..read more

As businesses become more aware of their environmental impact, many are looking for ways to become more eco-friendly. Making your workplace environmentally conscious does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. This article will look at 14 easy ways to make your workplace eco-friendlier. These tactics will help your business reduce consumption and emissions, maintain profitability, and boost your reputation! 1. Reduce Energy Consumption One of the easiest and most effective ways to make your workplace eco-friendly is by closely examining energy consumption. It all starts with small, simpl ..read more

In general, and also specific to the business world, change is the only constant. But it’s essential to manage change well in order to transform your business to become more efficient and profitable. Managers and leaders play a key role in managing change. But some of them still find it a challenge to accept the changes. And this affects all staff eventually. So how do you ensure that changes implemented in your company go smoothly? And why is it difficult for some leaders to embrace and manage change? Let’s look first of all at types of change and the reasons for it, so we can anchor this in ..read more

Have you noticed that something’s shifted a notch or two in your business? Has your sense of “who you are” been changing imperceptibly? And are you pointing your finger at work from home (WFH) and hybrid working practices? That makes sense, because we had the technology to work from our sofas before ever Covid javelined in. Yet we didn’t. Why? Because offices exist for a reason: They contribute to your company culture! Moreover, your company culture defines your business. So it’s a serious change. WFH (and the hybrid version) has had a major impact on the way your staff interact with each ot ..read more

Marketing is essential. If your customers never hear of you, that’s terminal. And if they don’t hear from you in the right way, you may as well spend your marketing budget on staff severance pay! So – now that we’re entering the second quarter of 2022, it’s a great time to take stock of marketing strategies that work now and which marketing trends to keep an eye on in order to stay ahead. You have to be sharp to identify new trends quickly and recognize ones your business can benefit from. Journalist Flora Tsapovsky says that “a trend consists of at least three examples of something new or no ..read more

Hot and cold-water dispensers imported from China will no longer be subject to a 25 percent tariff. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reclassified the dispensers, so they no longer fall under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code 8418. This new classification took effect in November 2022. Hot and cold-water dispensers will now be classified under HTS code 8516. The reclassification occurred because neither the heating function nor the refrigeration constituted the primary function of the water dispenser. Therefore, it could not be properly classified under the previous HTS Code ..read more

The holiday season is upon us and for employers, employee wellness should matter. “The most wonderful time of the year” comes with a lot of pressure, stress, and expectations for your employees, both in their work and personal lives. Between end-of-year tasks at work and planning family gatherings at home, it is all too easy to get burnt out. Encouraging your employees to focus on their health and wellness shows them that you appreciate them and see them as individuals.  Additionally, it will also help you increase talent retention and productivity. How can your company help your employe ..read more

The Inflation Reduction Act (2022) is important economic legislation for your small business. The Act provides new advantages for small businesses and the working class. These two groups have historically existed in the shadow of much larger businesses and the upper class. The Inflation Reduction Act reduces prescription drug costs, caps higher healthcare costs, and provides incentives for businesses and private citizens to embrace energy-saving investments. For business purposes, the Inflation Reduction Act levels the competitive playing field between large corporations and small businesses ..read more