Diversity and inclusion—and everything that they mean to everyone—is a powerful mandate for businesses worldwide. And unlike more variable-reliant Purpose initiatives like sustainability, DEI is largely a workplace attitude supported by policies and procedures, as...
Despite a host of challenges, a decisive majority of small and mid-market businesses (SMBs) surveyed for a new report from small business automation software firm Keap met or exceeded their goals in 2023. This new research takes a data-driven look at the status of...
While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, new research from digital security firm DigiCert shines a light on the growing divide between the “leaders”—those who are getting it right, and the “laggards”—those who are struggling....
Leadership has been a challenge in the post-pandemic era—oft-reported components of today’s workplace dynamic have resulted in a perplexing manager/employee conundrum, generated by the heightened expectations of a brash new generation entering business life, plus the...
When it comes to driving purchases and creating loyalty, today’s brands and businesses are well aware that the rules of the game are not as straightforward as they once seemed to be. With an ever-growing multitude of channels, marketing strategies and transaction...
It’s long been misunderstood what drives the decisions of Generation Z, the most elusive group of consumers that baffled marketers have seen yet. But now that they hold the position as the second-largest generation and have become a formidable force shaping current...
If there’s any single global initiative that both people and organizations all agree on (except maybe for some political backlashers), it’s that citizens and companies should all be doing everything we can to practice and promote sustainability. But new research from...
The manager/employee dynamic has never been so complex. A combination of factors over the last few years has leaders walking on hot coals in their employee relationships—including the unwillingness of staffers to fully give up the flexibility they were given during...
While in some ways, business events, conferences and expos are still feeling the sting of the pandemic, this situation has also increased their value. And for the companies and marketers who have active event programs, the growth generated by events has been...
As tragically ironic as it seems, it keeps proving to be true—the more money and effort that brands and communicators pour into technology to smooth out their customer experiences, the more impatient consumers are getting about a cascading series of shortfalls. New...
Shoppers gonna shop—even though concerns like digital security, breach risks, privacy vulnerability and identity theft make digital commerce a landmine-filled landscape, business is booming, and consumers find social media e-commerce sites to be the most reliable. But...
A company's employees arе onе of thе most valuablе assеts to own. Thus, likе any othеr assеt, it is essential to care for thеm wеll and motivate thеm. Motivating your employees will еnsurе that thеy arе happy to work and enable their productivity. One essential thing...