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Faith Friday: Unoffendable (Part 2)

Last week, we began our conversation with Brant Hansen about his book “Unoffendable.” It focuses on anger and forgiveness and is truly relevant to us all. If you missed the first part of our conversation, I would encourage you to go back and read that, then return here for part two. If you were going to boil the message of your book Unoffendable into a sentence or two, what would that message be? Forgiveness is the best way to live. It’s the healthiest way to live and it’s freedom! How

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Steve Swanson August 10, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Having a healthy CSRA

CSRA leaders and the Georgia Department of Community Health are looking at ways to expand healthcare in the area. Mike Petchenik discusses how in today’s edition of Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik August 10, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Explaining what millennials want in the workplace

Millennials in the workplace, how to attract, engage and retain them were just a few of the topics highlighted in the monthly Good Morning, North Augusta breakfast session, sponsored by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. A panel discussion, moderated by Manpower operations manager Nate Lauger, was made up of young professionals from assorted industries. Tashara Johnson, HR generalist of Aurubis Richmond, LLC; Haley Napier, business development manager at Manpower; Jimmie Smith, workforce innovation coordinator at Shamrock Social Impact and Jeannine Steinkuhl, director of sales for Crowne Plaza, all fielded

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Alan Jones August 10, 2023 No Comments
ABD Extra

Patrick Reynolds: How is inflation impacting the hiring process?

There’s not an easy button. Here’s a look back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Patrick Reynolds, CEO of Cross Link Consulting, explains the necessity of working together, even in difficult situations.

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Patrick Reynolds August 10, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: The Ripple Effect: School choice, ratings and real estate

When someone decides to purchase a home, there are generally specific needs and principal requirements that narrow down the selection. One often underestimated element that holds the power to significantly impact property values and selection is school zoning. School choice and school ratings launch a profound influence on the lifestyle choice, purchase location and happiness of homeowners. In the ever changing real estate market, the concept of school choice has developed into a compelling force. Homebuyers are no longer merely checking off the wish list, they’re making choices that reflect

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Shawna Woodward August 10, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Coach Darin: How to foster a culture of continuous learning

Talent acquisition and retention can be difficult for many businesses, even in the best of times. No doubt, these post-pandemic years have exacerbated HR challenges due to all kinds of fluctuations in the labor market and business landscape. Gone are the days, at least for the foreseeable future, in which employers have the luxury of sifting through hundreds of qualified resumes to handpick their next great hire. The good news is that current employment dynamics are compelling business owners to rethink the way they approach not just their HR, but

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Darin Myers August 9, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: Fat Man’s Café

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Wes Hennings August 9, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Cybersecurity and other programs to benefit from Metallica money

Editor’s note: Last week, ABD reported that heavy metal rockers Metallica would present $100,000 to Aiken Tech through their foundation. The college is one of 11 that will receive funding from the Metallica Scholarship Initiative, through the band’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands. It is the first time a South Carolina college has been included. Dana Lynn McIntyre’s story takes a closer look at how the investment will benefit students and the workplace. Students and the CSRA workplace will be the beneficiaries after the internationally known heavy metal band,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 9, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Patrick Reynolds: What is the applicant pool like for Cross Link Consulting?

Meaningful work means a lot. Let’s take a look back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Patrick Reynolds, CEO of Cross Link Consulting, discusses the type of work employees want to be involved in. If you’d like to read more quality content, please consider supporting ABD’s mission by clicking here.

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Patrick Reynolds August 9, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Take a bite out of this latest Biz Bits

A digital channel will soon feature Aiken restaurant – The Feed Sack. Mike Petchenik explains in this edition of Biz Bits. If you’d like to read more quality content, please consider supporting ABD’s mission by clicking here.

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Mike Petchenik August 9, 2023 No Comments
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