New challenges of using remote workers
The pandemic has changed workplace culture, probably forever. As events unfolded over the last few years, many employers shuttered their doors completely or scaled back to using only essential workers at their regular workplace. Remote workers became a commonplace occurrence rather than an unusual situation, even for traditional work-on-site businesses. Now that health conditions have generally improved, should your operation return...
Somebody better hit the brakes soon in Railway Dispute
Three railroad unions have now voted to reject a contract negotiated by the Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) that had been accepted by eight other unions. This creates the possibility of a strike early next month and a return to the crippling supply chain problems last year. The White House and lawmakers will feel pressure to step in and head it off. They should wait and see first. Government intervention in the private sector is...
Talent shortages and inflation
About 20 to 25 percent of U.S. businesses provide training to their employees. This management commitment cuts across all types of businesses of all sizes. Here are some notable examples: Large Airbus Amazon American Airlines Boeing CVS KitchenAid Lowe’s Marriott United Airlines Medium Abt (IL) Bell & Howell Birmingham Water Works Board (AL) CCA Global Partners Cracker Barrel Intermedia Seattle Genetics (WA) Small LaSalle Network...
Good, better, best. Which one are you?
Personal achievement. Success. Fulfillment. Big words that every entrepreneur or salesperson seeks. “Get there by setting goals,” they say. “Wrong,” I say. Now, I’m not saying don’t set goals. I am saying don’t set big goals and think that they’re the direct path to personal achievement, fulfillment, or success. They’re not. In my experience, I have found most people set their goals for the wrong things and reasons. The problem with...
129 new Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – October 2022 recap
SalesLeads announced today the October 2022 results for the newly planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 129 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The following are selected...
How is Business?
As we wind down 2022, in writing this month’s column, I felt compelled to reflect on something that stuck with me from a keynote speaker from an event I recently attended. The speaker had everyone in attendance stand up and instructed all of us to respond to his question with one word. The question he asked was, “How is Business?” Then with great exuberance, the entire audience responded with, “UNBELIEVABLE!” That certainly set...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Santa will hopefully be good to you and provide you with an unexpected taxable income along with a few tax strategies to minimize the Federal and State tax bites. I suspect that if you find yourself in this situation you are at the head of your class this year. So, good for you! Is a repeat in the offing? Based on what I have been reading I would not count on it. On October 28 I heard a report that 97% of CEO are planning for a...
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