March 6, 2023 · 7:29 AM From NPR: The average life expectancy for Americans is shortened by over seven months [in 2021]according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That decrease follows an already big decline of 1.8 years in 2020. As a result, the expected life span of someone born…
H&R Block Adds Former Microsoft and Walmart Executive Alex
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Alex Cook has joined the organization as Vice President, Small Business. In this role, Cook will report to H&R Block’s Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer Jamil Khan as he leads the company’s Small Business Tax and Services teams…
Small Business Hosting Workflows
In today’s digital age, small businesses need to be able to keep up with the ever-changing environment in order to remain competitive. This is why many of them have turned to new hosting solutions that provide innovative ways for them to streamline their workflows and maximize their productivity. Small business hosting services can be done…
Nordstrom closing down in Canada, shuttering all 13 stores
Nordstrom Inc. says it is winding down its Canadian operations and closing all 13 of its stores in the country. The company filed for protection from its creditors this week under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, a Canadian law that manages the orderly wind-down of businesses. CCAA is convinced to what’s known as “Chapter 11…
Bay Street Likely To Open Lower
Canadian shares are likely to open on a negative note on Monday, tracking lower crude oil prices and sluggish metal futures. China setting a modest growth target of around 5% for this year, down from last year’s target of 5.5%, is likely to weigh on sentiment. Cargojet Inc. (CJT.TO) reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.6…
From gatekeeper to innovator: How finance teams are using technology to drive strategic innovation
Chief financial officer (CFO) and finance teams are typically known for their fiscal duties – accounting, expenses and financial planning – that help ensure an organization is compliant and runs smoothly for long-term financial health. Over the past few years, the role of finance teams has drastically evolved to include driving innovation. During the pandemic,…
BrightHR: Smart HR software that can transform people management for small businesses.
Article content Toronto, ON, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last year was challenging for many business owners across the country. And this year is expected to be much the same, with rising costs, staff shortages, and employee retention just some of the challenges facing SMB’s. Along with these challenges, employers must also stay on…
Marketing & Sales careers | Growth, Marketing & Sales
Learn about opportunities for exceptional candidates at all levels of experience with McKinsey’s Marketing & Sales Practice. People join our Marketing & Sales Practice for several reasons. Most of our consultants are already experienced professionals in marketing and sales and are looking for a new intellectual challenge. Some join in order to broaden their knowledge…