A few years ago, it might have been a bit odd to make a note that said, “working at the office” in your calendar.
Most likely you were going to the same office every day, just like so many of your coworkers. And unless you were sick, at an appointment or away on vacation, they probably knew where...
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Some fancy lounge chairs and a luxe coffee table to impress clients in the reception area.
A boardroom with expansive views that makes them feel like they’re dealing with a highly successful company.
Well-insulated walls to keep the noise from employees crammed in cubicles down to a dull roar....
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A foosball table in the middle of the office common area? It’s a nice way to give team members a chance to connect on a break, but it’s not an employee benefit.
Free snacks in the kitchen? It’s a perk, but still not really an employee benefit as most HR professionals would define it.
Businesses...
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At first glance, the path to a more sustainable future seems like a pretty straightforward equation: the more manufacturers integrate clean energy into their operations, the brighter the long-term outlook for the planet becomes.
Applying that equation in daily business practices is where it...
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If you work in the industrial sector and worry that fostering greater sustainability is an insurmountable challenge, you should listen to Jason Olbekson.
As Salesforce’s Industry Advisor Director for Oil and Gas, Jason is seeing first-hand how companies are responding to the call to cut greenhouse...
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There’s a reason marketers don’t wrap up blog posts, case studies or even eBooks with the words “THE END.”
It’s because, if the marketing team has done its job right, the real story is only beginning as the audience finishes with the content.
Brands know they need to attract customers and...
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Ideas are a dime a dozen. Solutions, on the other hand, are the true catalyst for results, especially in the business world. Within organizations, spontaneous gatherings such as impromptu meetings, open chat rooms, and watercooler conversations can fuel brilliant ideas. Coincidental observations...
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Some marketing skills are as timeless as they are transferable — which is one of the reasons it’s such a great area in which to pursue a career.
If you develop the ability to research, analyze and understand customers’ most important needs, you’ll continue to thrive as a marketer no matter how the...
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All it takes is one simple question to discover the importance of standardizing processes in a team: ask a few of your colleagues how they send an email.
One team member might say they look up the address of the message recipient and put it in first. Then they come up with the subject line and...
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