According to statistics, one in four people in their twenties will develop a disability before theyretire. With this knowledge, we want to accommodate the customer with disabilities who usesour services or visits our store, as well as the employees that we hire who may needaccommodations in getting to their job each day. This includes making our office and storespace physically accessible, creating web pages that […]
Read MoreThere are a lot of ways to say “thank you” to coworkers, peers, employees, and customers.Some companies use gifts or incentives, while other create awards or trophies. These arewonderful ways to motivate employees to try harder or recognize a business or partner thathas helped out you and yours, but can get repetitious or problematic. Money is alwayswelcome, but there’s a point when someone feels as […]
Read MoreJohn Donne, in his work, “No Man Is An Island,” eloquently captured a timeless truth: the human experience is defined by connection. In his poem, Donne emphasizes that no one can thrive in isolation; we all rely on each other for growth and achievement. This idea rings particularly true in the world of business, where collaboration, shared goals, and interconnected relationships are the backbone of […]
Read MoreCommunication is key in business and in life. Being a great communicator in today’s world requires being mindful of using the correct pronouns in both your written and spoken language. Using a person’s correct pronouns is a way to demonstrate respect and to create an inclusive environment. A pronoun is a word used to refer to someone other than a noun. Here’s an example: “She/He/They/Ze […]
Read MoreEvery business still does a great amount of communication over the phone. Here are Seven Tips for Effective Telephone Service: When the phone rings, set a goal to answer it within 3 rings. Introduce yourself when answering, “Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening and the business name. Your name (Holly) speaking, “How may I help you?” Phone courtesy, when talking always be patient and show gratitude to your customers. […]
Read MoreSomething we’ve always been told to do whether in school, at our jobs, and even other places for that matter is to leave problems at the doorstep. Yet surprisingly, we hardly ever hear it suggested or stressed nowadays, so it’s easy to wonder if that popular saying has disappeared. With rising concerns such as mental health, toxic positivity, stress management among many, many more, it’s […]
Read MoreStudies show that half of all employees in the US have either resigned, are considering resigning or actively job hunting.
Read MoreIts aroma, color, and notes, and perhaps most importantly, its kick. This brown beverage is a timeless staple in our day-to-day lives and deserves our utmost respect. For most of us, it makes its way into our minds and mouths first thing in the morning, and sometimes mid-afternoon. The word itself permeates workplace culture, and whether you make it at home or buy it during […]
Read MoreI often hear the phrase, “Teamwork makes the dream work!” The more I let those words sink in a little bit, the more I start to believe in the truth of this saying, especially with the team that I’ve been lucky enough to work with at Gibbons Business Solutions. While the focus of GBS is helping business-to-business companies better leverage the Internet to grow their […]
Read MoreAs the weather gets colder and the ground starts to turn white, plans for thriving in the Fall and Winter seasons seem to be changing year by year, especially now that hiring/working rates have increased, and therefore our jobs often become a bigger part of our lives than before; sometimes, as they often say, our jobs ARE our lives. Working professionals – whether they work […]
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