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Nov 3, 2023

How the ‘Coffee Badging’ Trend Is Brewing Trouble for Hybrid Work Models

“Coffee badging” is the latest work trend attracting attention. The practice describes workers who go into the office long enough to drink a coffee so they can technically comply with their employer’s requirement to spend a certain number of days in the office. However, once they finish socializing with coworkers, employee[...]

Nov 3, 2023

Is the She-Cession Over? Not for Many Women in the Workplace

For many working mothers, the pandemic delivered a disproportionate kick in the teeth. Because the most affected industries tended to be those dominated by women, they lost their jobs at record levels in 2020. Despite being only 47 percent of the workforce at the beginning of 2020, women accounted for 54.5 percent of all jobs [&[...]

Nov 2, 2023

Why is Colorado Providing Free English Training to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses?

Colorado has two open positions for every unemployed person — a challenge felt by local employers as they seek to fill critical roles. While the state is targeting millions of grant dollars to aid businesses in training workers, one state-supported program may provide employers with the key to unlocking a largely overlooked ta[...]

Nov 2, 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Marketing: Embracing The Wild West of the Internet

Social media is still the Internet’s Wild Wild West. Platforms change like the wind, measuring ROI regularly proves to be elusive, and the online territory as a whole is more massive than many understand. We sat down with Philosophy Communication’s social media manager, Libby Stauffer, to learn where she has found nuggets of[...]

Nov 1, 2023

Tips for Inheriting a Business: Navigating the Emotional and Strategic Challenges

Inheriting a business can stir a complex mix of emotions. Amidst the grief of losing someone close, there’s often a sense of overwhelm, coupled with the realization of a significant opportunity. It’s a pivotal moment, demanding sensitive handling and strategic planning to navigate the future of the business you now f[...]

Oct 31, 2023

Mastering Video Advertising: Strategies for Unbeatable Impact and ROI

In today’s digital landscape, video advertising has become an indispensable tool for businesses aiming to connect with their audience and drive exceptional results. The power of video to engage, inform and entertain is unparalleled, making it a key component of successful marketing campaigns. This article delves into the w[...]

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Oct 30, 2023

Five Reasons to Connect With Your Business Banker (and How to Prepare)

If you’re a business owner, you know that running a business comes with its fair share of challenges. And one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that your business finances are managed appropriately.  Luckily, you’re not alone when it comes to managing your finances — your business banker is ready to help you plan for [...]

Oct 30, 2023

Mastering Retirement Planning: Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

High-net-worth individuals don’t get to where they are by happenstance — it’s the outcome of a journey marked by choices, and at times, the lessons learned from mistakes. Although 84% of wealthy Americans have financial plans designed to mitigate long-term risks, there’s more potential for mistakes in the second half of [...]

Oct 27, 2023

Unveiling the Power and Pitfalls of Generative AI in The Modern Workplace

Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, has been all over the news recently, from goofy uses (George Washington with a mullet) to apocalyptic fears (AI systems with the power to launch a missile attack without human intervention). Forms of AI, like predictive texting, have been around for many years, but generative AI app[...]

Oct 26, 2023

How to Choose the Best Budgeting Method for Your Financial Goals

According to Nerd Wallet, nearly 74% of Americans have a monthly budget. With today’s mobile banking technology and easily seeing transaction details as your money comes and goes, why do so many people still budget? And what is the best budgeting method in today’s digital age? The answer is simple, having a budget is one[...]

Oct 26, 2023

How the Pandemic Revived the Global Telehealth Industry

While the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global healthcare landscape, with more than 770 million cases to date, it has also catalyzed fundamental transformations. One of the most notable changes has been the resurgence of the online telehealth industry. Considered a niche before the pandemic, telemedicine went mainst[...]

Oct 25, 2023

Office Relocation Planning: Your Comprehensive Checklist for a Smooth Move

They say that moving homes is one of life’s greatest stress inducers. Moving office can be worse. It carries all the same stresses of moving home, but there are the additional factors of minimizing business disruptions, protecting valuable assets, catering to staff requirements and many other challenges to consider. While it i[...]