Most people associate employment and job growth with the private sector. However, the public or government sector employs over 23 million people in the United States, which accounts for approximately 15 percent of the workforce. Public sector jobs are divided into federal, state, and local government jobs, with local government jobs accounting for more than…
Overly Optimistic Financial Statements One of the hardest decisions every leader has to make is allocating and managing scarce limited resources normally through some version of a capital expenditures process (CAPEX). Which is why this article will focus on how overly optimistic financial statements can impact your crucial prioritization decisions. As the first step in…
There is a simple dilemma that many small- and medium-sized business owners face on a daily basis. They are really good at producing and selling whatever it is their business sells, but they don’t have the knowledge to be good money managers. Unlike larger corporations, these smaller businesses are often faced with the challenge of…
One of the most challenging jobs in the world is that of IT manager for a manufacturing company. Managing the security, access and workflow of information and data for a large company is hard enough. Doing so for such an immensely diverse workforce as that at a manufacturing company can prove to be the impossible…
Today, wholesale and retail companies have the opportunity to cut down the time they spend creating schedules, and increase the accuracy as well, through the use of time and attendance software. Businesses in the food, hospitality, wholesale and retail industries face many challenges on a daily basis. From creating the perfect menu, to designing a…
In elementary, middle, and high school, almost every class would usually begin with the customary roll call wherein a teacher would patiently call out the name of every student to track the number of days missed. While this system of attendance tracking was effective, it is hardly the most efficient use of class time. In…
When scrolling through your Facebook feed early in the morning, chances are that you probably come across several pieces of publicity that businesses and brands have paid to have put in front of your eyes. While some of these advertising spaces might be lengthy texts explaining what a business has to offer, most companies have…
All jobs come with their own set of risks, but warehouses seem to take the cake with a wide range of issues that could quickly become series. From dealing with heavy products and materials to fast-moving machinery and people outside your staff being present for shipments, there is a wide range of risks. Thankfully, nearly…