Developing Trends, and Solutions for Manufacturing Success
U.S. manufacturers are getting a reminder about how to be successful – it’s important to evaluate whether they have the human capital, processes, equipment and strategic plans for success. That’s the result of a 32-page study released in 2011 by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) with the American Small Manufacturers Coalition. The next [...]
[Read more...]Is your Company Ready to Capitalize on What Women Offer?
It’s obvious the current economic environment is here to stay, so it’s necessary to keep an open mind and rethink our processes. That includes taking full advantage of all opportunities. “What else is new?” you ask. Good question. It’s important to leverage the potential in human capital. Two McKinsey consultants addressed one important aspect [...]
[Read more...]Why B2B Marketers Like Content Marketing – Study
B2B marketers ostensibly get a satisfying return on content marketing because that’s the preferred choice for 82 percent of respondents in a survey. The study, “B2B Marketing Trends 2011 Survey,” was conducted in 2011 by HiveFire. The respondents’ preferences: 82 percent – content marketing 70 percent – search 68 percent – events 64 percent [...]
[Read more...]Healthcare Reform – New Red Flags for Business, Workers
Even before the U.S. Supreme rules on the controversial healthcare law in 2012, the Obama Administration appears to be backing off on implementing a costly component of the law. A published report (“HHS suspends controversial program in healthcare reform law”) indicates the administration is conceding the CLASS program, insurance for long-term coverage, is too costly. [...]
[Read more...]Marketing Principles Needed in Wall Street Protests to Create Culture of Economic Patriotism
From New York to Seattle, people are wondering about the impact of the Wall Street protests. No one is asking, but if the protesters want to know how to win, they need to conduct a cohesive major-marketing campaign. So, if you can humor me, let’s consider this a review of marketing best practices. Along [...]
[Read more...]Cyber Security: Is Your Business Prepared with Precautions and Response Philosophy?
Oct. 10, 2011 On a daily basis, there are headlines about cyber crime. Justifiably, the U.S. Senate is again getting into the act: “Senate Committee Approves Data Breach Bills Despite Heavy Opposition.” Three data security and privacy bills were recently passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee in the face of vehement opposition from Republican [...]
[Read more...]Is Higher Education Doing the Job to Prepare Grads for the Workforce?
A disturbing headline caught my eye — US higher education failing to focus on basic skills. The 2011 Washington Post column by Pulitzer Prize-winning Kathleen Parker asserts that colleges and universities are falling down on their job – to properly educate our students. Ostensibly, she believes the nation collectively has an incorrect focus. And [...]
[Read more...]6 Steps to Implement a Cultural Change for Profits
If your company is lacking in teamwork, morale is poor and profits are weak, chances are you need to change your organization’s culture. Be forewarned, changing a culture is a monumental chore because it will take strategic planning and super powers of persuasion. Usually, it necessitates an outside participant to assess your culture and [...]
[Read more...]Stewardship Season: Why ‘the Overflow of a Revived Heart Is Always Generous Living’
Have you ever properly prepared for fall – stewardship season? That’s considered the time to finish plans for the upcoming year. Around the start of Q4, you see it everywhere in business. Budgets are being finalized, a new round of layoffs start as companies realize they have unfavorable profit margins, and nonprofits struggle for success in donations. Wall Street [...]
[Read more...]Strategies: If a Valued Employee Wants a Raise, and Money’s Tight
In this economy, whether you operate a large or small company, trepidation of higher payroll expenses can turn your hands cold with perspiration. That’s especially true when talented employees suddenly ask for a raise. Talented workers are an asset – your human capital. Many companies don’t have a compensation policy. And your company might [...]
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