The role unconscious bias plays in employment practices
Unconscious bias affects every decision we make in life, whether we like it or not. We need to be far more aware of our employment process and policies to negate unconscious bias in our employment practices in the workplace. As much as we want to be as objective as possible when making important decisions, we […]
How diverse teams strengthen your business
It’s women’s month! The spotlight is on how being inclusive with diverse teams in the workplace makes your team stronger. As we move into the future, traditional biases are dissolving. We need to focus on accessibility and acceptance of skills, strengths and opinions, regardless of gender or race. Diversity in the workplace has many advantages. […]
5 Benefits of Buying into a Franchise Business
When you decide to start a business, a franchise or not, it is not a decision you make lightly. We constantly hear of companies failing in the first two years. Buying into a franchise can mitigate some of those risks that are typically associated with a new business. Here are some of the benefits you […]
Lining up your family for your business succession plan
Not every family member wants to stay in the family business. Planning your business succession plan is critical to know if it will happen as expected. There can be options to sell the business if your family would instead not take it over. It is estimated that 70% of family-run businesses do not survive the […]