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Mondays with Rick: Happy employees stick with a company

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 advises employers on how they can retain employees and keep them productive. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’ve been in a tight labor market for several years. What does it look like now? Rick: It’s getting a little looser, but generally speaking, it’s still tight. It seems to be more industry-dependent, but overall, it’s still tight. There are some

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Gary Kauffman July 30, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Simon Medcalfe: How is inflation impacting the hiring process as a whole in the local area?

It’s on the minds of many! We’re looking back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Augusta University professor and author of ABD’s Simon Says column, Simon Medcalfe, discusses the potential of using technology to help with recruitment and possible cautions to have as well.

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe July 27, 2023 No Comments
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Aviation Commission approves 2024 budget, updates on construction

Finances and construction project updates dominated the Aviation Commission meeting at Augusta Regional Airport on July 27. The approval of the 2024 operating budget was a large subject of discussion. The operating revenues are anticipated at almost $24.8 million, with total operating expenses of $23.5 million. The 2023 budget is just under $20.5 million in operating revenues and $20.8 million in operating expenses. “I asked them (Commission members) to look at it from the lens of programs and activities. So, we’re going to be putting more money into our Masters’

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 27, 2023 No Comments
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Renovations to the Bell Auditorium are now underway

Augusta will soon see a new entertainment hub as the first phase of a multi-million-dollar project is in the works on Telfair Street. Work to renovate and upgrade the Bell Auditorium is easy to spot from the street with a construction crane and new steel girders around the building. This is one part of a three-step project, which also includes the construction of a new James Brown Arena and a concourse to connect the two buildings. “In July, we were able to complete our concrete slab upgrade and start going

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 26, 2023 No Comments
Business Coaching

Coach Darin: Employee Experience Design: If you build it, they will come

A new employment trend has emerged over the last few years that is substantially changing the way businesses interact with and inspire their employees. In response to the pandemic-induced disengaged workforce, business owners had to rethink their approach to employee acquisition, engagement, and retention. As labor dynamics like The Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting made headlines and rattled businesses, many organizations recognized the need to do things differently to attract and retain the talent they need. The time was right to embrace Employee Experience (EX) Design. EX design is the

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Darin Myers July 26, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Medcalfe: Discussing current employment statistics

Statistically speaking, everyone could have a job or two. We’re looking back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Augusta University professor and author of ABD’s Simon Says column, Simon Medcalfe explains the unemployment rate.

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe July 26, 2023 No Comments
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Sponsored Article: Insuring your future by the Golden Rule

The Hyatt Agency www.thehyattagencyllc.com 706-343-8033 Call for a FREE quote today! Kevin Hyatt’s goal is simple: treat customers the way he’d want to be treated. The “Golden Rule” is what drives the Augusta business owner in every interaction with every prospective and current client. Kevin’s journey in the insurance industry began as a leading salesman for State Farm, after graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2019. Fueled by a desire to fulfill his dream of running his own business, Kevin seized the opportunity to establish his agency and has

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Mike Petchenik July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Is the CSRA turning the economic tide?

Two months after the topic was addressed by Economics Professor, Dr. Simon Medcalfe at the ABD Business EXPO, the answer is still complicated. The numbers and data are still up and down depending on where you are looking in the CSRA.

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Extreme makeover for CSRA independent living community

A $1.5 million capital investment will be used to renovate Washington Commons, a Holiday by Atria independent living community in Evans. The upgrades, expected to be completed this winter, are designed to transform the community’s appearance and function. When originally built, the layout for Holiday Washington Commons focused on community spaces to offer residents an engaging social life. Improvements for these spaces are the focus of the renovation, as even older adults are seeking an active lifestyle during retirement. Residents will have more reasons to gather and enjoy the benefits

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Staff Report July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Are You a Buyer or a Seller?

This is an important week for teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). On August 1 at 6:00 pm, MLB will reach its “trade deadline.” The trade deadline is the last time this baseball season that teams can make trades for players from other teams. Therefore, during the next week, teams have the final opportunity to acquire talent (“buyers”) to improve their team for this season as they chase a championship or attempt to trade short-term valuable assets (“sellers”) for assets they believe will help them have success in future seasons,

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Dr. Rick Franza July 25, 2023 No Comments
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