Your Input Needed for Atlantic City Air National Guard Base Community Involvement Plan
Attention Atlantic County Community Members! The Atlantic City Air National Guard Base has a great opportunity for you to have your voice heard. They are developing a Community Involvement Plan (CIP) and want your valuable input to shape its initiatives. This strategic framework aims to foster positive relationships, improve communication, and ensure transparency between the […]
Speak Out Against New Jersey’s Proposed Budget
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a proud member of the New Jersey Chamber Alliance, and we are bringing the 2024-2025 proposed state budget to your attention. This plan is harmful to our hard-working business community. First, the Corporate Transit Fee would hammer our largest employers – the same ones who generously support local nonprofits. […]
9 Essential Retail Marketing Strategies for 2024
In an era where e-commerce giants seem to be taking over, the significance of brick-and-mortar retail can’t be overlooked. Generational preferences, along with the 24/7 convenience of online shopping, account for much of the differences between online buying habits compared to in- store. Still, many consumers note that the experience of wandering through a physical […]
Maximizing Business Success Through Employee Satisfaction Surveys: Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Your Workforce
Employee satisfaction surveys are key to aligning company values with goals, understanding team dynamics, evaluating supervisor performance, and identifying opportunities for training, development, and career advancement. Ensuring anonymity in surveys is vital to encourage honest feedback without fear of retribution, with options to use third-party agencies or tools like SurveyMonkey for conducting surveys. Crafting insightful […]
Think Twice Before Hiring or Promoting “Brilliant Jerks”
Arianna Huffington criticizes valuing employees solely on brilliance, coining the term “brilliant jerks” for talented yet toxic workers “Brilliant jerks” can hide their toxic behaviors behind exceptional performance, complicating their identification and the management of their negative impact. Their presence can damage team unity, foster a toxic work environment, decrease morale and productivity, and lead […]
How to Verify the Accuracy of an Applicant’s Resume
75% of hiring managers have encountered lies on resumes, posing a challenge to the trustworthiness of applicant qualifications. Pruning outdated or irrelevant job experiences from resumes can help applicants highlight their most recent and pertinent skills. Checking for employment gaps can uncover important character traits or red flags, such as incarceration, which can be further […]
Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing A Small Marketing Budget
Set clear marketing goals based on what you aim to achieve, such as boosting website traffic, sales, or social media presence. Capitalize on what makes your small business unique, like being family-owned or sourcing locally, to stand out without a big budget. Use online tools to track important metrics like sales/conversion rates and click-through rates […]
Stockton panel brings together women leaders from diverse fields
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber held a panel discussion with female leaders from various industries Friday in the Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room of Stockton’s City Campus. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.
Top In-Demand Skills in 2024
Bernard Marr highlights the importance of acquiring the right skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market, focusing on adaptability to meet changing demands. The rise of AI presents both significant challenges and opportunities for businesses, requiring investments in technology and ethical considerations while offering potential for innovation and efficiency. Project management becomes crucial […]
Leadership Impact: Navigating Talent Turnover and Fostering a Thriving Company Culture
Talent turnover leads to significant loss of knowledge and potential, often driven by stressful management. Financially, replacing an employee can cost up to double their salary and trigger a domino effect causing multiple departures. This turnover negatively impacts employee morale and company culture, potentially creating a toxic work environment. By investing in leadership development, businesses […]