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What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?
Have you or any of your peers in the business world ever asked yourselves: What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)? And why should we value it? For starters, the purpose of HR is to provide the structure for your organization and serves as the engine that keeps it...
Is Data Breach a Cyber Crime?
Cybersecurity needs to be at the forefront as we ‘enjoy’ internet or utilize technology for our benefit…yet only 20% of small businesses even stop to consider their cyber posture and cyber insurance to manage and mitigate the ‘internet’ risks! No wonder hackers are...
Austin-based Planview Announces Strategic Acquisitions of Clarizen and Changepoint to Accelerate Strategy to Delivery for Enterprises
Planview announced this week that the company has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Clarizen and Changepoint, leading enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) providers. Planview is a leader in Portfolio and Work Management, and the combination of...
Is Your Company Accounting Correctly for Software from the Cloud?
As technology continues to advance, organizations are moving their software away from boxed solutions or internally developed software to hosted, cloud-based computing arrangements. SaaS, or software as a service, often reduces infrastructure requirements and can be...
New Member Highlight || Texas State Technical College
If you are interested in a career in the fastest-growing industry in Texas, Texas State Technical College’s (TSTC) Computer Division has programs of study that will launch you into a new and exciting career. TSTC will equip you with the most up-to-date, industry...
Why Companies NEED Women Leaders
The argument goes like this: getting more women into leadership is the right thing to do. The just thing to do. The moral imperative for diversity is powerful enough to have women leaders. Except that it’s not. Morality isn’t enough. The case for gender diversity is...
What to look for in any cyber insurance policy?
You’ll know you have adequate cyber coverage when your cyber policy offers the following coverages: *Data Theft coverage *Data breach notification cost *Forensic Analysis to discover the amount of data stolen or damaged *Notification cost *Fines to pay the regulatory...
Business decision-making: 4 common mistakes and how to overcome them
As a business leader, you’re responsible for making decisions that impact the long-term success of your company and the well-being of employees. Examples: Personnel decisions (hiring, firing, promoting and disciplining) Selection of benefits programs Annual goal...
When MVPs become unmotivated employees: What’s the fix?
Inspiring unmotivated employees can be a challenge for managers. It can be an even bigger task – and more urgent – when one of your best contributors stops performing. If an employee your organization relies on to consistently deliver results, improve processes,...
New Member Highlight || Weaver
Knowledgeable. Responsive. Professional. Accessible. Those are words our clients use to describe us. They mark the very high bar we set for ourselves, as captured in our firm’s core values — values such as “do work you’re deeply proud of,” “act with integrity, no...