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Crisis planning starts from the top down, and you can never be too prepared. Crisis management is the management of choices at a turning point and, simply put, crises are defining moments for leaders.

North Carolina’s CEOs have stated that their number one concern is the availability of skilled talent. Today’s employers are ever more aware of the need for effective education systems at all levels to ensure students are prepared for the 21st century global marketplace.

According to Credit Suisse, the average age of an S&P 500 company today is under 20 years, down from 60 years in the 1950s. While mergers and acquisitions have played a role, analysts point to technological disruption as the driving force.

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Recently we shared a story about how virtual reality can help employees with nerve-wracking job interviews or a fear of public speaking. However, VR is taking on a role on the other side of the desk for employers.

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Ideal circumstances for productivity don’t always present themselves while traveling. It’s all about finding your zone amidst chaos. Stay focused with a few tips:

Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

Now in its third year, The North Carolina 100 continues to grow its statewide audience but, equally important, The 100 Companies network is expanding its reach around the country and world.

While flying cars have been the dream invention of the future, these three predictions might be somewhat more realistic:

According to the American Trucking Associations, the U.S. will have a shortage of 63,000 truck drivers by the end of 2018. This can lead to increased shipping and consumer goods costs.

Hiring dedicated, knowledgeable professionals to handle your SEO can keep your focus where it needs to be – on your business.

It’s no secret that North Carolina has long been known as having one of the world’s most successful innovation economies. The recent rise of the fintech industry in the state is yet another example.

According to a Gallup study, more than 43 percent of Americans work remotely – many from their homes. Make it successful with these tips:

When you walk into a job interview or are told to give a presentation at next week’s meeting, the resulting nerves can be overwhelming. However, today’s technology-driven world has solutions for this problem that utilize virtual reality.

Brands have been turning to influencers to increase awareness about products and services for years. In 2018 influencers don’t have to be household names like star athletes or actors.

Precision Tune Auto Care, a family-owned car repair and maintenance franchise, recently opened a brand-new store in Durham.

Dear North Carolina 100 readers,

Queen City Fintech is encouraging early-stage financial technology startups to apply for its highly regarded accelerator program. This 12-week program is designed to advance financial technology startups through intense mentorship from leading banking executives, business development professionals, venture capitalists and attorneys, among others, in the Charlotte business community.

Due to the state’s stellar job recruitment performance in 2017, North Carolina has received a 2018 Gold Shovel Award for economic development from Area Development magazine.

According to Apple, the iOS 12 “is designed to make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive, and more delightful.”

While you can’t always control who introduces you via email, you can control how you introduce others and your role from that point on.

HR management is essential for running a successful business, but it is often overlooked by small-business owners. No matter the size of your business, proper HR strategies are a must. Here are some tips for small-business managers to help optimize employees’ performance and create a safe and professional work environment:

A 2018 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act has restaurants re-evaluating their tipping practices. The change states, “an employer may not keep tips received by its employees … including allowing managers or supervisors to keep any portion of employees’ tips …. ’’

Networking, business development, sales … no matter what you call it, it’s essential to growing the bottom line. Many seasoned professionals have joined C-level groups like Vistage or Entrepreneurs’ Organization to be around business owners and senior executives to share war stories and experiences that employees just “don’t get.”

I recently attended Fintech Generations, the Southeast’s premier fintech conference, and left with many valuable takeaways. As a marketer, the following was the most meaningful.

How many times have you clicked or read an email just to get that unread number to zero? You just wasted a microdecision on opening an email, reading it, and not doing anything with it.

Summertime is prime internship season for college students seeking real-world experience. Following are some general tips on how to provide honest but encouraging feedback:

If you’re looking for tips on talent acquisition, employee engagement or even how to manage through the summer slump, consider turning to a popular human resources blogger.

Who knew YouTube would make a comeback? We knew Facebook would decline in the number of teen users once mom and grandmom started using the platform, but it’s surprising that YouTube is the number one most widely used platform among teens in the US.