Miscellaneous

What is corporate America? The most accurate answer to that is probably that it means different things to different people. Over the years, the phrase ‘corporate America’ has been evoked as a derogatory term to describe large businesses within the United States. That phrasing generally stems from an overall consensus that corporations are inherently greedy. … Read more

A corporate umbrella is a strategy employed by larger, more well-known brands and corporations, to arrange different brand names under a single, unified corporate name. Corporate umbrellas allow these brands to establish their own brand name and strategy, while still receiving the overall support and reputation of the larger corporation. In essence, a corporate umbrella … Read more

The Importance of Communication We all communicate in one-way or another on a daily basis, but do we communicate effectively? The importance of communication, especially professional communication, cannot be overstated. Whereas good communication is an important skill in a personal setting, it is integral and necessary in a professional one. The risk of miscommunication, misunderstandings, … Read more

You Need A Professional Headshot Visual elements make up a big portion of our professional and personal lives. All around us, there are visually appealing and professionally taken photographs. These photographs are appealing, enticing, and draw us in to the subject matter. On the other hand, a grainy, low quality photograph can actually disinterest or … Read more

Can A Company Have More Than One CEO? A CEO is the Chief Executive Officer for a company and all major companies will have only one CEO. The designation of CEO is generally reserved for the most senior individual on the executive leadership team. The Chief Executive Officer of a company reports to the board … Read more

More and more large and small companies are holding townhall style meetings. These town hall meets, also known as all-hands meetings, are meant to provide transparency and openness between the company’s executives and their employees. Townhalls are a great way to streamline communication, create an open, inclusive environment, and allow for a question and answer … Read more

Job Offer Rescinded? Job offers are very, very rarely rescinded once offered. Once a written job offer is made, it is extremely difficult and extremely rare to see the offer pulled back. The time invested by human resources, the hiring manager, and the internal approvals needed to approve a hire make for rescinding an offer … Read more

Accidentally Overpaid? Have you been accidentally overpaid by your employer? Did your most recent paycheck have an extra $50, $100, or even $1,000? While it may seem like a surprise bonus, you shouldn’t get too excited just yet. And I hate to break the good news, but yes, you do have to pay it back. … Read more

The future of work is changing. The skills needed to succeed in a corporate position a mere 10-years ago have dramatically shifted. Furthermore, skills that were necessary just 5-years ago have shifted and are now more tailored towards emotional and cognitive intelligence and flexibility. The top job skills needed for 2020 have changed dramatically in … Read more

Unfortunately, at some point in most of our professional careers, we will have a coworker or colleague who is going through a personal tragedy. Whether it’s a death in the family, a miscarriage, or a loss of a family pet, tragedy and grieving are handled differently by different people. Knowing how to support a grieving … Read more