Daily Archives: September 27, 2016

Leadership Fails That Make You the Water Cooler Laughing Stock

by Kristen Vanstrom Follow @kristenvanstromSeptember 9, 2016 You’ve been promoted to manager. You’re ready to lay down the law, and man the troops. Before charging ahead with mediocre leadership tactics, familiarize yourself with the following fails. Avoid them at all costs, as these errors will destroy your office credibility. You fail to lead by example. … Continue reading Leadership Fails That Make You the Water Cooler Laughing Stock →

3 Examples Of Lean Startup In Action

Business Tools

by Emma MuckersieSeptember 9, 2016 In our last blog post, we explored the fundamentals of lean startup. Now, to bring it to life, we’re looking 3 examples of companies – Dropbox, Zappos and General Electric – that have used the methodology to develop their products and services and grow their businesses. 1. Dropbox Dropbox is … Continue reading 3 Examples Of Lean Startup In Action →

10 reasons not to pay reputation-attack sites for removals

Website Mistakes

If your reputation has been damaged online, you might be tempted to pay sites to take down the offending content. Columnist Chris Silver Smith explains why that’s not a good idea. Chris Silver Smith on September 9, 2016 The Costs of Online Reputation Management – Paying for Sites to Remove Reputation Damage – Image … Continue reading 10 reasons not to pay reputation-attack sites for removals →

Key Factors in Effective Succession Planning

Business Planning

by Richard SlaytonSeptember 9, 2016 No matter what your industry, product or service, the foundation of every company is built on its people. From the C-suite to the frontline team, your people are your number one asset. But as essential as that frontline team is, there’s no denying that a company’s leaders are the least … Continue reading Key Factors in Effective Succession Planning →

Craft the Perfect Guest Blog Pitch

Blogging Tactics

by Rachel CunninghamSeptember 9, 2016 Guest blogging typically comes up amongst SEO specialists and content marketers when talking about earning high-quality backlinks to a website. However, guest blogging is so much more than just a reputable backlink from a relevant website. A guest blog outreach strategy is an essential part of a successful content marketing … Continue reading Craft the Perfect Guest Blog Pitch →

Thought Diversity Powers Contingent Workforce Program Performance

Work Environment

by Len April Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 9, 2016 Diversity and corporate culture remain some of the most prevalent discussions in the contingent workforce today. It’s no coincidence. These two ideals, in a sense, are conjoined. They can also be misinterpreted, misrepresented and misused. When that happens, on either side of the union, problems arise. Corporate culture … Continue reading Thought Diversity Powers Contingent Workforce Program Performance →

Loyalty Program Strategies for Travel: Get Customers Talking About You

Loyalty Programs

by Timi Garai Follow @timigaraiSeptember 9, 2016 While I was preparing to write this article, a memory suddenly came to me. During check-in at the crowded and noisy Istanbul Airport, a kind staff member asked if I would like to sign up for Turkish Airlines’ Miles & Smiles loyalty program. Honestly, for a moment, I … Continue reading Loyalty Program Strategies for Travel: Get Customers Talking About You →

17 Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Website

Traffic Generation

by Warren Knight Follow @warrenknightSeptember 9, 2016 ARE YOU ONE OF THE 46% OF SMALL BUSINESSES THAT DON’T HAVE A WEBSITE? I was shocked to read that only 54% of small businesses (as of February 2016) have a website. This to me, seems like such a small number as I see having a website a … Continue reading 17 Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Website →