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Maximizing Business Success Through Employee Satisfaction Surveys: Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Your Workforce Employee satisfaction surveys are key to aligning company values with goals, understanding team dynamics, evaluating supervisor performance, and identifying opportunities for training, development, and career advancement. Ensuring anonymity in surveys is vital to encourage honest feedback without fear of retribution, with…

Delta Children’s Products selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operations COLUMBIA, S.C. – Delta Children’s Products (Delta Children), a children’s furniture manufacturer, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operations. The company’s $33.1 million investment will create 123 new jobs. The company will construct a 400,000-square-foot…

Think Twice Before Hiring or Promoting “Brilliant Jerks” This Week’s Business Insight Arianna Huffington criticizes valuing employees solely on brilliance, coining the term “brilliant jerks” for talented yet toxic workers  “Brilliant jerks” can hide their toxic behaviors behind exceptional performance, complicating their identification and the management of their negative impact. Their presence can damage team…

How to Verify the Accuracy of an Applicant’s Resume 75% of hiring managers have encountered lies on resumes, posing a challenge to the trustworthiness of applicant qualifications. Pruning outdated or irrelevant job experiences from resumes can help applicants highlight their most recent and pertinent skills. Checking for employment gaps can uncover important character traits or…

How to make the most of a small marketing budget Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing A Small Marketing Budget Set clear marketing goals based on what you aim to achieve, such as boosting website traffic, sales, or social media presence. Capitalize on what makes your small business unique, like being…

Dorchester County Economic Development Launches Updated Website and Logo Dorchester County Economic Development Launches Updated Website and Logo Signaling a New Era of Growth and Innovation The Dorchester County Economic Development office, which serves to support economic growth in the county, is thrilled to announce the launch of its revamped website and updated logos.  The…

TRIDENT HEALTH NAMES JEFF WILSON PRESIDENT TRIDENT HEALTH NAMES JEFF WILSON PRESIDENT (February 26, 2024) –  Trident Health has named Jeff Wilson as the health system’s new President. He will also serve as CEO of Trident Medical Center.  Trident Health employs nearly 3,000 and has a medical staff of nearly 800 physicians.  Next year,  Trident…

Articles that synergize knowledge and experience, fostering a cooperative business community. Top In-Demand Skills in 2024 Bernard Marr highlights the importance of acquiring the right skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market, focusing on adaptability to meet changing demands. The rise of AI presents both significant challenges and opportunities for businesses, requiring investments…

First year of the program, completed.

  March 8, 2022, is International Women’s Day when the world celebrates the many contributions of women everywhere. If you’re not sure how to celebrate, we have some ideas for you and your business. For the ideas in this article, think across multiple mediums to add content on your blog, in videos, reels, podcast episode,…