One of the longest-serving staffing experts in the CSRA looks into the crystal ball for ABD readers. Angela Swarts of Spherion shares her insight from the ABD Conference and Expo.
Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the importance of financial wellness for employees and employers. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: A number of CSRA businesses have begun offering financial wellness classes for their employees. How do you define financial wellness? Rick: Let’s start with financial literacy. In order to be financially well, you need to be financially literate, and that’s part of the
CSRA small businesses hope shoppers will remember the old saying, “Home is where the heart is,” and support local merchants this season. The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the Christmas shopping season officially begins. Traditionally, shoppers head to the big box stores to score bargains. But a day later, the spotlight turns to small, local businesses for Small Business Saturday. More than a dozen businesses in downtown Augusta will participate in the third annual Small Business Saturday (SBS) Crawl, sponsored by
See how a local business is bringing new life into an old home. Mike Petchenik explains how it also might be the perfect spot for holiday shopping in today’s edition of BizBits.
It’s clear that workforce attitudes are evolving. Look back at ABD’s October Conference and Expo where Angela Swarts, franchise owner for Spherion Augusta, speaks about what companies should consider as more employees demand flexible schedules.
A robust economy paved the way for South Carolina to ease a tax paid by businesses. For the third year in a row, the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or hold steady in 2024. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) made the announcement earlier this month, saying there is no better time to be in business in the Palmetto State. “The state’s leadership has worked hard to make strong financial decisions that maintain a healthy unemployment insurance trust fund which will benefit employers in the coming year,” said McMaster.
Angela Swarts, franchise owner of Spherion Augusta, sums up the past three years in one word, change! Covid started a rollercoaster of impacts on trying to place staff in businesses across the CSRA. She explained the struggles at ABD’s recent Business EXPO.
At Manpower, Nate Lauger plays a crucial role in overseeing both the operational and sales aspects of the business. His daily activities revolve around managing operations, driving sales, and fostering client relationships. Email him if your company would like to have a consultation. Nate.lauger@manpowerga.com In the intricate tapestry of payrolling, staffing companies emerge as a dynamic strategy for companies seeking flexibility and efficiency in managing short-term or specialized projects. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of payrolling, shedding light on its advantages and the scenarios where companies can
While a drop in tax collections might normally be an issue, Georgia is sitting on a huge rainy day fund. Mike Petchenik says there is no reason to panic. Here is the latest in today’s Biz Bits.
Augusta University is one of the largest employers in Augusta and according to Forbes, one of the best in the state. Now comes another feather in the cap. With a 7% growth this year, the highest ever for AU, the university has broken through the 10,000-student enrollment level. The final number was 10,564. By comparison, last year’s enrollment stood at 9,813. Leaders of Augusta University celebrated reaching and exceeding that milestone by inviting staff and students to a special announcement last week. “Our fastest growing college actually is our College
