It’s your time to shine Who is your favorite author? What is the best book you’ve read? Barbara Kingsolver is my favorite author, but my favorite book is Zeitoun by Dave Eggers. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? Downton Abbey. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A Teacher. .....
According to the job site Indeed, COVID-19 has taken a toll on workers even more in 2021, compared to 2020. The survey conducted by Indeed found that 52 percent of those surveyed felt “burned out” in 2021. Sixty-seven percent of those asked said that feeling burned out has become more pronounced as COVID-19 has progressed. .....
As the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System points out, Jerome Powell was appointed to a four-year term on Feb. 5, 2018. With the Fed Chair’s term expiring in February 2022, there has been much uncertainty as to whether he would be reappointed or replaced. Powell’s first term as the Chair of the .....
Here we are again, nearing the end of another year. While the tax deadline for 2021 isn’t until April 2022, now is the time to plan and make some strategic moves to optimize your tax situation. Below we’ll look at some tax planning ideas for both small businesses and individuals. Business Tax Planning Business owners .....
If you’ve been paying attention to the news of late, you are probably familiar with the phenomenon termed “The Great Resignation.” Across all industries, resignation rates have dramatically risen in the last year, writes Jeff Carson in an article for Manufacturing Business Technology. Carson offers helpful advice for maintaining your workforce in the face of .....
Equipment maintenance is exceedingly important to the smooth functioning of your manufacturing operation. By employing intelligent automation and data collection systems, you can transform traditional scheduled and reactive maintenance efforts into predictive maintenance, writes Guy Eden in a new article from Industry Today. Implementing data-driven predictive analytics and maintenance can go a long way in .....
Global disruptions and shifting consumer behavior have made achieving growth in the manufacturing sector an elusive goal in recent years. In a new article from Industry Today, Oliver Wright offers four tips for manufacturers seeking to drive growth within their businesses. Click here to learn about pursuing success, rather than financial performance, seeking growth in .....
Though the operational shifts catalyzed by the coronavirus pandemic were difficult and complicated, many of the changes made are worth keeping, writes Mark Kapczynski in a recent article for Manufacturing Business Technology. The disruption exposed supply chain vulnerabilities that already existed and forced manufacturers to come up with solutions sooner rather than later. Click here .....
Unfortunately for construction business owners, the pandemic ushered in an extended period of supply chain disruptions and materials pricing volatility. In a recent article from Construction Dive, author Joe Bousquin discusses why the nitty gritty details of a contract are incredibly important in the current construction economy. Bousquin’s analysis includes a look at key types .....
As the pandemic carries on with no definitive end in sight, construction companies continue to face a variety of difficult challenges. In a recent article for Construction Executive, Matt DeVries details some of what they currently face. For tips on how to combat difficulties caused by increased safety concerns, large labor shortages, rising materials costs, .....