Smart leaders fail when they chase symptoms, not root causes. Discover how awareness helps teams solve real problems and boost performance. Today’s guest post is by Sean Glaze, author of What Effective Leaders DO. Even the most intelligent and well-intentioned leaders can get stuck. They work hard. They respond quickly.…...
What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market
While multiple economic factors can affect hiring in 2025, hiring managers do have some indications about where possible wins and challenges will be. A cooled labor market may make good talent easier to find and retain, but a still-aging labor pool increasingly ready to retire — combined with reductions in…...
How to Hire Great Salespeople (and Keep Them)
As a sales leader, there’s a lot riding on your hiring decisions. You know good hiring practices do far more than simply evaluate an applicant’s selling skills—they give you the insight to hire great salespeople. No doubt you’ve learned the hard way that, when you lose a sales professional, it can…...
2025 Global Wealth and Asset Management Outlook
Firms can “stay fit” by leveraging brand value and culture, personalizing products, harnessing data and smartly navigating regulation. The past year has been one of uncertainty and volatility — but also of growth. 2025 will again push firms to evolve in response to changing market, client and staff expectations. Many…...
5 must-follow recruitment strategies for December to have a stress-free New Year!
As the holiday season approaches, some recruiters might start eating mashed potatoes early. But wait! This time is an opportunity to prepare your recruitment agency for the coming year. We’re here with five recruitment strategies for December that you can use to make your start of 2025 perfect. Read the…...
AI in Financial Forecasting: Dos & Don’ts !!
The Do’s and Don’ts of Incorporating AI into Your Financial Forecasting Model Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way businesses operate, especially in the realm of financial services. Traditional forecasting models have their limitations. True, they consider historical data and project them into the future, but the datasets are relatively…...
What Is Hospitality Management?
Hospitality management is a career path focused on managing the day-to-day operations of hotels, resorts, and other lodging options. The best hospitality managers are always looking for innovative ways to improve the customer experience and increase efficiency at their properties. Read the full article at: www.cvent.com...
10 Ways to Avoid Being a Dull Salesperson and Engage Your Clients Effectively
Too many sales reps are dull in their sales conversation. You can blame this on onboarding processes that gaslight reps into believing that their company and solution are the most important things. This establishes parity with competitors, meaning one salesperson is no better than another. Instead of being average and…...
3rd Quarter 2024 Market and Economic Review | FSWA Blog
Key Updates on the Economy & Markets The major development in 3Q24 was the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by -0.50%, the first rate cut of this cycle. It came as the Fed shifted its focus, with unemployment rising to a 33-month high and inflation moving back to…...
How Experts to Use AI for Customer Feedback Analysis and What They’ve Learned
As a content marketer, I’m constantly experimenting with new ways to incorporate AI into my workflow — to save me time and energy to focus on what I’m best at. I’ve found a ton of interesting use cases in my research, especially how you can use AI for customer feedback…...
How to Survive the Workforce Crisis in Wastewater Utilities
In today's rapidly evolving world, one industry facing a significant challenge is wastewater utilities. These utilities play a vital role in maintaining clean and safe water supplies, but they are struggling to recruit and retain a skilled workforce. Understanding the workforce crisis and the challenges faced by wastewater utilities is…...
Can AI Help You Hire the Right Person in 2023? (AI In Recruiting)
In a survey of over 1,000 HR professionals, 85% expect AI to replace some parts of the recruitment process. In this article, we’ll explore the potential impact of AI recruitment on your business. You’ll also learn the steps to take if you want to try AI in your recruitment workflow. Read the…...
US hiring fell sharply in July in a setback for the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month with raised interest rates taking a toll on businesses and households. Employers added just 114,000 jobs in July — 35% fewer than expected — and unemployment,…...
Mid-year review: Is private equity getting back on track? | Moonfare
Mid-year review: Is private equity getting back on track? Private equity deal values seem to be rebounding in the past few months, fundraising remains robust and secondaries have entered what could be a golden age. How did PE perform in the first half of 2024, and what can we expect…...
Should investors be concerned about unusually calm markets?
We’ve noted previously that stocks are in a period of relative calm right now. The S&P 500® Index has gone 18 months without a single day sell-off of 2% or more, the longest streak since the Global Financial Crisis. There have only been seven days in 2024 when the S&P 500 has…...
Challenger Sales Model Summary & Tips
Many sales strategies would lead you to believe that building relationships with prospects is an integral part of the sales process. However, the authors of “The Challenger Sale”, Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson, have different ideas, which they explain through their challenger sales model. The authors say that when it comes to…...
