David Kiger — September 11, 2017 Follow @davidkiger — September 11, 2017 ErikaWittlieb / Pixabay The hit HBO show Game of Thrones is one of television’s biggest success stories. It has created millions of obsessed fans and inspired deep analysis of the plot twists and how they relate to author George R.R. Martin’s original (and … Continue reading Business Leaders Can Learn From ‘Game of Thrones’
Carl Sednaoui — September 3, 2017 — September 3, 2017 The welcome email is the most important email brands can send to new subscribers. Yes, even more important than all the broadcast, targeted and triggered messages combined. The welcome email is your best shot at converting new subscribers into customers — and longtime readers. A … Continue reading 11 Welcome Email Template Examples That Grow Sales From Day 1
Alex Ditty — September 1, 2017 Follow @seenmoment — September 1, 2017 Learn how these funny food reviewers build audience with video Corey and Sean first met at improv class in The Second City’s Conservatory Program in Chicago. The duo began making their videos together shortly after. Applying their natural comedy and fresh takes on … Continue reading 5 YouTube Marketing Lessons from Top Influencers
Richard Sellers — September 1, 2017 — September 1, 2017 Horwin / Pixabay When evaluating job offers, marketing executives obviously ask themselves whether this is a good job to have. Shrewd candidates even ask whether they are confident that they can do the job very well. I’m presenting a third concept to evaluate before accepting … Continue reading Is It a Good Job to Get Fired From?
Kelsey Steuer — September 1, 2017 Follow @WorkingEvolved — September 1, 2017 422737 / Pixabay Launching a new department or company-wide intranet can be daunting. Whether it be constraints on the IT side, budget, sliding dates or gaining executive buy-in, getting to launch can seem like a slow and winding road. And launch is just … Continue reading Intranet Launch: Include Employees From the Start
Frank Castagnac — August 31, 2017 — August 31, 2017 According to 2015 Gallup research, 37% of workers in the United States telecommute, compared to just 9% in 1995. Having some form of remote work policy is now a common business norm, but that doesn’t mean businesses—and remote employees—are adequately prepared to handle the challenges … Continue reading 5 Reasons Time Tracking Is the Secret to Work From Home Productivity
Michael Heller — August 30, 2017 — August 30, 2017 PatternPictures / Pixabay It’s easy enough to read article after article of performance review tips, tricks and advice, but the truth is every company and situation requires a different approach. Even if a new technique for better performance management is needed, the same tactic doesn’t … Continue reading 6 Effective Performance Review Examples from the Best Companies
Survey of 1,000 US adults contains lots of findings and implied recommendations for both brands and traditional retailers. Greg Sterling on August 30, 2017 One of today’s marketing mantras is “brand loyalty is dead.” As always, the truth is more complicated than a slogan. While millennials and Generation Z are less likely to be … Continue reading Survey: More consumers seeking to buy directly from brands vs. retailers
Amanda Clark — August 29, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — August 29, 2017 It’s hard to imagine anything more dispiriting than a job search rut. You desperately want new employment. You’ve made your resume and cover letter, you’ve reached out to your contacts, you’ve hit the pavement looking for openings—and nothing. You’ve not gotten any calls … Continue reading 5 Ways to Escape from Your Job Search Rut
Robert Gloer — August 29, 2017 Follow @IOUFinancial — August 29, 2017 geralt / Pixabay Companies with fewer than 100 employees annually lose a median of $ 155,000 because of fraud. It turns out that small businesses are more exposed to fraud than are their larger kin. Credit card abuse is a major weak spot, … Continue reading How to Protect Your Business from Fraud
