As the pandemic and related lockdown took hold in March of 2020, companies immediately began to look for ways to protect their businesses from the damage. Insurance coverage, of course, was a first thought – but in most cases, insurance didn’t deliver. Many companies were stuck with no revenue; other companies were stuck because their... View Article
As workers become more comfortable in their remote offices, is it likely that they’ll return on-site after the pandemic? The results of a Forbes 500 CEO poll in early May show that only 40% of those surveyed said that at least 90% of their workers will continue to work from home until next June –... View Article
Each business has a defined culture, and business leaders must identify it in order to start improving, building, or maintaining company culture in a virtual world. Your business’s culture influences everything you do, the decisions you make, the decisions your team makes, and the way you work with your customers. When you’re all together in... View Article
While you’re battling workplace chaos caused by COVID-19, the last thing on your mind may be the state of your company’s virtual workplace culture. It may seem trivial when you are trying to keep folks on payroll, help those with sick family members or kids out of school, and manage a virtual workforce. However, if... View Article
The past two months have been a practice in firefighting for many business owners. Whether determining how to adjust their business model, working through the best solutions for employees, or helping customers navigate the fear and panic. It’s hit everyone – but with different effects. Although our pre-pandemic “normal” is out of sight, many businesses... View Article
Regardless of your business, the last few weeks have been an upheaval for every business leader. At Equinox, our team has transitioned to remote work with daily virtual communications, and we’ll continue to have systems in place that help us best meet your needs. Our clients deserve to have quick and simple access to essential... View Article
Deferred compensation plans can solve and avoid compensation problems, contribute to a greater rate of growth and profitability, and increase the probability of attracting and retaining key personnel. While not a cure-all, deferred comp plans can be an important part of the arsenal that helps achieve the objects of the CEO. Join us for a... View Article
Business owners are notorious for excelling at doing the work. Often, they start their businesses because they’re good at what they do and customers like working with them. As the business grows, they find themselves overwhelmed — trying to both do the work and run the business. The logical next step is to hire some... View Article
What does it take to executive flawlessly? Learning to delegate, set expectations, hold people accountable, develop courage and resiliency, and coach and motivate teams are all strengths that great leaders cultivate. But how do they learn? In our no-fail society, we often try to “tell” developing leaders how to do their jobs versus working with... View Article