The Value of Human Connection: Why some companies are returning to the office to restore community and culture
As vaccine rollout increases, mask regulations decrease, and getting back to “normal” is within reach – most offices have revisited their work-from-home policies and have considered reopening their offices. As offices announce hybrid work plans, many people are refusing to leave remote work behind. Employees have found that remote work offers better work/life balance and […]
Why do women-owned businesses still struggle to get funding?
According to the American Express 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, businesses owned by women have grown by 21% since 2014, while all businesses increased by only 9%. However, a study by Crunchbase found that only 2.3% of venture capital funding went to women-led startups in 2020. This number fell from 2.8% of funding in […]
Minority business enterprises (MBEs) 101: What qualifies as one, how to get certified, and why they’re important
Entrepreneurship is necessary for our economy. According to the Minority Business Development Agency, 15% of businesses in the United States were startups in the late 1970s. That number has dropped to only 8% in recent years. The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) states that 50% of the U.S. population will be made up of […]
Here’s why parents value flexible working – and why the old office environment won’t be apart of the “new normal”
Over the last year, our homes have become our new offices, schools, and daycares. Parents not only became remote workers, but also full-time stay-at-home parents and teachers for their kids who were learning at home. As offices and schools have begun to reopen and welcome students and employees back, many working parents aren’t interested in […]