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Are you ready for the QuickBooks Desktop changes coming in July 2024?

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QuickBooks Desktop users, some significant changes are coming your way this July. Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks, has announced alterations that will impact how users subscribe to and access QuickBooks Desktop. Understanding these changes is crucial to ensure a smooth transition if you rely on this software for your business or organization. Here’s what you… Read more »

Generations in the Workplace

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In today’s workplace, many professionals and organizations are experiencing a unique convergence of five distinct generations. Each generation has various labels and time frames, depending upon the scholar or researcher, but the most common name for those born between 1929 – 1945 is Traditionalist. Those born between 1946 and 1964 are Baby Boomers. Those born… Read more »

Earth Day 2024 – Welcome to the Plasticene Era

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day started in 1970 and is credited with launching the modern environmental movement. This year’s theme is “Planet vs Plastics” and is focused on advocating for awareness on the health risk of plastics, phasing out single use plastics, working on legislation against plastic pollution and ending fast fashion. The proliferation of… Read more »

Intersectionality in the Workplace: Understanding Everyone’s Unique Story

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Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical lens through which we can view and address the complexities of identity and oppression in the workplace. Recognizing intersectionality is vital for creating a truly inclusive environment, one where every employee, irrespective of their overlapping identities—such as race, gender,… Read more »

Data Security in a Digital Age: Protecting Your Business and Customers

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The current digital age has given everyone access to information at a level far beyond where we were even 10 years ago which has created complexities in the accuracy of information and security. We are so accustomed or overwhelmed with entering our personal information or hitting accept on any prompt that pops up that unfortunately… Read more »

The Importance of Online Presence for Employers and Job Seekers

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Recruiting remotely requires a wide variety of strategies for both the candidate and the recruiter. The key is to have a strong online presence and clear expectations. In my 20 years of recruiting, I have often posted positions, such as a ‘Metabolic Engineer,’ only to receive resumes that are not remotely close to matching the… Read more »