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Benay Informer 8/18/2021

Updated: Aug 19, 2021

The disappearing return to office plan

The return to the office was over before it even began. Over the last few weeks, a cascade of tech companies pushed back their return plans because of the highly contagious Delta variant of the Coronavirus. Since the beginning of the pandemic, tech companies have set a cautious standard for the rest of corporate America on Covid-19 measures. Now, they’re again at the forefront of delaying returns, while industries like Wall Street are desperate to bring workers back. Many tech companies have even gone largely remote. Learn more.


FINANCE


Investing in your finance team is a post-pandemic imperative

Organizations are increasingly relying on their finance teams to guide them through constant change, whether that's in the face of global crises like COVID-19 or ongoing market shifts. The past year taught us the value of disaster preparedness– not only the necessity of business continuity plans, but nimbly responding to fast-changing conditions and adjusting financial forecasts on-the-fly. Learn more. #business #finance #businessfinance #invest #pandemic #benayinformer

Latest front in Crypto's hacking problem

DeFi sites allow users to lend, borrow and save - usually in cryptocurrencies - while bypassing the traditional gatekeepers of finance such as banks and exchanges. Backers say the technology offers cheaper and more efficient access to financial services. But the heist at Poly Network - previously a little-known site - has underscored the vulnerability of DeFi sites to crime. Learn more. #finance #businessfinance #business #stockmarket #crytpocurrency #hack #benayinformer


How to evaluate finance and accounting technology for your company

If you are a finance or accounting leader, you probably get pitched frequently by sales people for a new reporting tool or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Each one promises to “save you time and money,” “help you make better decisions” and “get you out of spreadsheet hell.” But if you have any ERP battle scars, you know that ERP implementations often fail. Learn more #business #finance #accounting #technology #stockmarket #beavhioralfinance #benayinformer



POLITICS


7 ways to use office politics positively

Like it or loathe it, office politics are a fact of life in any organization. And it is possible to promote yourself and your cause without compromising your values or those of your organization. Practicing "good" politics enables you to further your and your team's interests fairly and appropriately. And, being alert to the "bad" politics around you helps to avoid needless suffering while others take advantage. Learn more. #politics #business #officeplace #workplace #benayinformer


The great resignation offers a growth opportunity

The Great Resignation, coined by Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz, is a socio-economic event that has been on just about everyone’s lips. Nearly every industry, post-pandemic, is predicted to experience resignations of upwards to 40% of the workforce. The shift is expected to come for a variety of reasons. The pandemic was a period of instability. Learn more #politics #businesspolitics #greatresgination #growth #oppurtunity #benayinformer



MANAGEMENT


Compassion and accountability aren't mutually exclusive

When it comes to measuring your effectiveness as an HR partner through the eyes of the leaders and employees you support, both skills are highly valued. Being perceived as a problem-solver who is also creative and innovative in finding “best fit” solutions will likely result in more frequent invitations to the decision-makers table. Learn More. #management #acountability #compassion #workplace #benayinformer


7 ways to guarantee your team will be highly engaged

Highly engaged teams are the holy grail of business success. According to researchers, the benefits are many and varied, including increased revenues and earnings, reduced costs, fewer sick days, and fewer defects. All of which have a tremendous impact on the bottom line of your business. Sadly, far too many businesses aren’t willing to dedicate adequate resources to developing highly engaged teams. Learn more #business #management #businessmanagment #engagement #benayinformer


Should you focus on account management or business development?

Most companies follow the same sales model. The sales rep is charged with finding business and managing the business throughout the relationship. Even with help from capable CSR’s, most reps reach a saturation point. For some, their peak is defined by the amount of jobs going on at any one time. For others, it’s defined by making just enough money. Learn more. #business #management #sales #development #success #benayinformer



TECHNOLOGY


Apple selects 15 black and brown owned businesses for first-of-its-kind Impact Accelerator

Apple today unveiled its first class of 15 Black- and Brown-owned businesses on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy, who will join the company’s Impact Accelerator to support equity and opportunity in the environmental sector. Part of Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, this program will help to combat systemic barriers to opportunity, while also advancing innovative solutions for communities most impacted by climate change. Learn more. #business #technology #apple #justice #impact #green #benayinformer


How technology is affecting the growth of international business

In the past decade, technology has grown exponentially and has affected our everyday way of life and impacted almost every industry, including international business. Technology is ultimately what makes thriving international trade and businesses possible, and without technology, international business would be slow, tedious and time-consuming. Learn more. #business #technology #businesstechnology #growth #international #benayinformer


Important digital trends in business

Technology is the driving force behind societal development and business success. In the 21st century, having access to it not only represents a strong global standing but also a stable economy and proper working conditions for employees. As we consider these and other aspects, let us look into three of the most important digital technology trends currently at the vanguard of businesses decisions and processes. Learn more. #technology #business #trends #digital #benayinformer


COVID-19


Global business management platforms supporting the COVID recovery

There are plenty of advanced global business management software platforms that are driving the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. According to recent data, over fifty-percent of worldwide corporations were negatively impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Of course, enterprises are adopting powerful digital tools and resources to stay afloat. Learn More #CT #COVID19 #breakthrough #delta #benayinformer


Retail sales dips as COVID resurge snarls spending

U.S. consumer spending slowed more than expected last month amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Retail sales, a measure of spending at restaurants, stores and online, in July fell 1.1% to $617.7 billion, according to the Commerce Department. Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had expected a decrease of 0.3%. The reading was 15.8% above year-ago levels. June’s reading was revised higher by 0.1 percentage point to 0.7%. Learn more. #COVID19 #business #smallbusiness #sales #retail #benayinformer


How accounting software saved small business during COVID

COVID-19 was a nightmare for small companies in the U.S. More than 80% of small business owners said they had lost revenue due to the pandemic in a Wiss and Sapio Research survey. Further, 27% stated experiencing a dramatic income loss, and 20% turned to savings or borrowed credit. However, the crisis was also the pot in which several innovations to save SMBs were cooked. Learn more. #COVID19 #business #accounting #software #pandemic #benayinformer





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