I recently invited Susan Merlo, author of The Digital Distributor, to speak to our peer collaboration community on the subject of personalization and the use of Artificial Intelligence. While she focuses on the digital transformation side of this subject, it got me thinking about how the concept of personalization could touch all aspects of a company. [...]

Your most valuable asset may be your business. A business owner can spend decades building a business and reputation. As they approach retirement age, they likely have questions: How do they value their business? How do they maximize the value and minimize taxes upon sale or succession? Determining value So what is the value of [...]

When a staffing agency sends temporary workers to a jobsite, the staffing agency and the staffing agency’s client (the host employer) are considered joint employers of those temporary workers. As joint employers, both the staffing agency and the host employer are responsible for assessing the temporary workers’ working conditions and complying with the law. This [...]

Every new employee brings a possible threat to your business. Those threats include theft, sexual harassment, physical violence, identity theft, fraud and drug use. The potential for ruinous legal actions is higher today than ever before. That’s why a background check before you hire an applicant could save your business. However, it’s essential that background [...]

With the economy and tariff issues taking up more than their fair share of the news cycle, the environment has seemingly been pushed off the radar. However, sustainability needs to remain a priority for individuals, companies and all levels of government, and of course, our events sector. From large festivals to intimate gatherings, we who [...]

After 40 years in business, Richardson says the overwhelming majority of their installs are for repeat clients, allowing the company to focus on customer relations and providing quality work instead of chasing new clients. Photo courtesy of Thomas Robert Clarke Photography. "In the tent rental industry, there is no ‘tomorrow,’” Brian Richardson, president and CEO [...]

Most companies likely would welcome an employee with a Ph.D. who works for $30 a month or a tool that makes employees more efficient. That’s exactly what artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly generative AI—aims to do for businesses of all sizes. The difference between generative AI and other forms of AI is that traditional AI relies on [...]

Each year, employers in the U.S. lose large amounts of money due to accidents in the workplace. This is especially true for those who operate in high-risk industries: sectors with the most vulnerabilities include construction, manufacturing, and health care. As a result, injuries can increase the price of workers’ compensation, which can cause businesses to [...]

Why do tent installers fail to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites? That’s a great question—one without good answers. We frequently see workers on tent sites that are near to and working with loud equipment; moving long lengths of aluminum, PVC and steel around; climbing ladders; working from elevated platforms; driving tent stakes; [...]

In a previous article, I discussed a disconnect between company profitability and company bonus programs. Employees felt like they had no influence over the size of the bonus or what they could do to improve the payout. Reducing mistakes, paying attention to damage and general efficiency will eventually drive improved net profit, but it is [...]