Flu shots and behavior checks keep morale and productivity high By Eric Holtzclaw Cold and flu season is just around the corner, and many offices are encouraging their employees to get flu shots to keep sickness from impacting company productivity. Your employees, however, can spread behavioral infections too—ones that are far more damaging to your organization if left unchecked. That …
Looking Back at Issue 8
In our final issue of the year, we’re reflecting on the past two months and looking forward to a new year By The Forefront Team Issue 8 was released for tablet and web earlier this week- and around the office there was a sigh of relief. We did it, one of our largest issues, including 16 executives, is out for …
Selling in Two Realities
What world do your customers live in? Tailor your efforts accordingly. By Patrick McClure Most experienced sales professionals know that understanding the target market is of paramount importance in designing and executing an effective sales campaign. If you don’t know the personal characteristics, motivation, demographic details and purchasing habits of your potential buyers, you won’t be able to connect with …
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Soon, the office holiday parties will begin. Here are some tips are how to stay fit from Glenneth Reed By Glenneth Reed It’s almost here. You know what I mean. The holiday season. It starts with Halloween, and ends New Year’s Day. In between are food opportunities galore. Two full months’ worth of temptations, parties, travels and more. If you …
Get Focused in Five Easy Steps
Does the day ahead seem daunting? Here are some tricks to help get you going. By Demetra Zougras It’s 8 am and you’re ready to start a new day at the office. As you approach your cubicle, you already see an enormous stack of paperwork sitting on your desk, with a sticky note from your boss asking you to have …
The Family Recipe
For Seattle Sutton, Founder of the Healthy Eating empire that bears her name, business is a family affair By Jaclyn Crawford This morning, as you walked into your office, you said hello to your coworkers and began work. Now imagine walking into the office and saying hello to your brothers, sisters and maybe even a grandchild. For the Sutton family, …
Bringing True Connection to Coworker Relationships
Pointers for unlocking the secret to a more fulfilling professional life By Rick Goodfriend Working professionals in America spend an average of 45 hours a week at work; that’s well over half of the waking hours in the day. Despite these long hours, workers often see their colleagues merely as daily acquaintances whose brief chats in the break room serve …
Rise of the Digital CMO
Using technology to eliminate the digital disconnect in the C-Suite, increasing productivity and ROI By Will Wiegler These days, it’s hard to imagine life without technology. No matter the industry or application — whether sales or service, media or medicine — technology has become an intricate and inextricable part of every facet of our lives. However prevalent, one glimpse into many …
Focus Your Mind to Improve Your Business
Using Meditation and Awareness to Improve Decision-making and Productivity By Janet Taylor Having been a Corporate Executive for over 20 years, I know firsthand the excitement and the challenges of managing an ever-changing workplace. I started studying meditation in college, but it wasn’t until I was working long hours in a company that was growing rapidly that I started to …
Don’t Give Your Business Card to Just Anyone
Business card customs vary across the globe: Design and distribute yours appropriately By Neil Forrest A universal method of exchanging contact details the world over, the business card is an integral element of global commerce and professional relations. Just as nations have different customs in inhabitants’ everyday lives, they attach different meanings and etiquette to the exchange of their business …