Bias can manifest itself both consciously and unconsciously throughout the hiring process — and can occur as early as the resume-screening phase. Blind hiring is a recruitment process that can help reduce potential biases through obscuring an applicant’s personal information that could influence a hiring decision. To help your company better integrate diversity and inclusion … Read more
If you’re a business owner, you probably know how important it is for you to gain control and oversight of your operating costs. Operational expenses can make or break a business. You could easily be bringing in tons of new clients or selling lots of products but still be in the red if your operational … Read more
Before jumping into a home renovation, there are many things a homeowner should consider: your budget, your free time, your abilities vs hiring a pro, what color, how big of a job, etc. But one that often gets overlooked is your relationship. Renovating is stressful stuff and it puts a strain on couples. Over time, … Read more
If you have a leadership role in any part of a B2B organizational chart, nobody has to tell you that the marketing department is costly, and the sales department is expensive. Marketing campaigns cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars a month to a couple hundred thousand dollars a month — and there’s never only … Read more
Practicing mindfulness can improve both your personal and academic life. This skill makes it possible to focus on the present moment.Mindfulness is accessible to all of us through practice.It’s a convenient skill for students as well since their everyday schedule is usually overwhelmed with new information, social activities, and stress. Mindfulness allows you to perform … Read more
It’s not every day that you wake up and think to yourself, “my home is the ideal size!”. Most of us would like to have a bit more space but upgrading your square footage is going to set you back financially. If only there was a way to make your place feel bigger, without upgrading … Read more
You might have a unique product that you believe will enhance the lives of consumers. However, regardless of how good your product really is, you must be able to sell it. Selling is an art form. To increase your sales, you need to have several basic principles down and you must understand the psychology of … Read more
With pandemic-induced restrictions and stay-at-home orders, the world of shopping had to rapidly evolve. For some businesses, this meant dressing up existing e-commerce platforms, for others it meant whipping together a way to sell to shoppers online. With the increasing amount of online stores rushing to find their place online, customers have become more schooled … Read more
When deciding on a water fixture, consider several factors — including the size of your property, how you plan to use your property overall, and what you want out of a water fixture. Are you looking for a small feature such as a fountain or birdbath, or are you considering a koi pond or even … Read more
The way you design your apartment can make an impact on your overall well-being. So, sometimes it’s necessary to change up your style and incorporate new things into your life and living space. To start, keeping your home clean, organized and clutter-free is essential to making positive changes in your life. Not only that, but … Read more
With the coronavirus pandemic, a massive exodus from office buildings has taken place. As a result, millions of workers who once undertook a daily commute now start their workday not far from their bedrooms. More than half of Americans are now working from home, a Gallup poll found. That said, many are still unprepared for … Read more
It can be hard to get into the minds of your employees to find out what they’re thinking, feeling, and doing. Sure, you probably have managers schedule regular check-ins with them, but do people really feel comfortable being honest with the person in charge of their career? And even if they do feel comfortable, would … Read more
It’s officially well into the New Year. And, you may have set goals for yourself. For instance, starting a money-making side hustle, helping out your community more, or getting in more physical exercise. And, you may have even set a goal for yourself to work towards being more eco-friendly. Instead of throwing everything in the … Read more
Before you decide on where to do your banking, it’s important to understand the differences between a credit union and a traditional bank. Both types of financial institutions typically offer many of the same products and services — however, each uses a different business model. If you want to learn about both banks and credit … Read more
The job-hunting process can be extensive and a bit overwhelming. With company research, networking, and seemingly endless job applications, the search for a job seems like a full-time position itself. Even after all of the hard work, you still receive little to no leads. So what are you doing wrong? Aside from the fact that … Read more