Guest commentary: HR audits are a must: here’s the speed-dating version
By Jonathan Light I conduct human resources audits with my clients regularly — a 120-point thrill ride for the uninitiated. The 2 1/2-hour exercise routinely uncovers issues the client did not know about that could open them up to legal exposure. Here is the “speed dating” version of the audit. See how well your business Read More →
Guest commentary: What Central Coast leaders can learn from an unorthodox football coach
By Ritch K. Eich Jim Harbaugh, the 2024 College Football Champion University of Michigan head football coach and now the head coach of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers, has fielded much criticism from opposing coaches, athletic directors, media pundits and others. Media reports describe him as intense, quirky, brash, erratic, unorthodox, abrasive, eccentric, and as Read More →
Guest commentary: Conquer the crashes
By John Grace I intend to do everything possible for investors to avoid being distressed sellers. Distressed selling occurs when an investor is forced to sell their assets at a significantly lower price than their actual value due to financial difficulties or market conditions. Instead, my efforts are to assist you in being well-prepared to Read More →
Guest commentary: How to protect yourself and your business from web accessibility lawsuits
By Riley Kennedy & Emilie de la Motte A surge in lawsuits targeting businesses whose websites lack accessibility for visually impaired people has emerged. One source reports a 42% increase in such lawsuits in 2023 compared with 2022. These legal actions often target small businesses claiming their websites limit access to the visually impaired. The most recent Read More →
Guest commentary: WTF: Real estate off 60%, stocks off 80%
By John Grace WTF, an acronym commonly known as ‘What the Fish!’ is used here to highlight the alarming state of the real estate and stock markets. Instead of getting high on hopium, let’s not trivialize the potential market downturns. The situation is grave: stocks may experience a drastic decline of 70-90%, and real estate Read More →
Guest commentary: Rebuilding after disruptive leadership departure
By Vlad Vaiman An organizational leader’s departure amid allegations of disruptive leadership brings forth a variety of complex challenges and potential opportunities. An effective transition strategy is crucial for rebuilding trust, restoring a positive culture, and establishing effective governance. An organization grappling with the departure of a disruptive leader can find solace in this attempt Read More →
Guest commentary: A threat to organizational success: The unseen impact of enablers in toxic leadership
By Vlad Vaiman Toxic leadership can do significant harm to organizations, resulting in a tarnished work climate and eventual stagnation or failure. While the spotlight is frequently focused on the toxic leader, it is critical to investigate the enablers who encourage and perpetuate this conduct. These facilitators, typically in vice president or equivalent positions, play Read More →
