If you’ve ever considered buying into a franchise, you might first want to start with a thorough evaluation of your skill set, followed by a close look at what potential franchises require and offer their franchisees, recommends David Hoff, COO and executive vice president of EASI•Consult^®.

Click here to read more.

Irena Sandler may not be a familiar name to most, but the story of her heroic rescue of 2,500 Jewish children during World War II, as captured in Jack Mayer’s Life in a Jar, is one worth reading for its far-reaching lessons, says Dave Hoff, COO and executive vice president for leadership development at EASI•Consult^®.

Click here to read more. 

Wells Fargo’s recent decision to settle a class action racial discrimination lawsuit illustrates how important it is for companies to be proactive in reviewing and updating their policies, and in fostering a work environment in which employees can express concerns without fear of retribution, says David Smith, president and CEO of EASI•Consult^®.

Click here to read more.

Potential franchise owners aren’t the only ones who should carefully consider their options before making a business deal. As Joseph Gier, vice president of consulting services for  EASI•Consult^®, notes in his companion piece on franchising, companies must also determine the kind of owner they want – and what role they will play – before awarding franchise locations.

Click here to read more.

Wouldn’t it be helpful if you could take a “timeout” during a meeting or other workplace situation to watch the “instant replay” and review what’s working and what isn’t? While you aren’t on the football field, coaches and mentors can apply the same principles during training scenarios to ultimately improve performance in real-time situations, says Dave Hoff, COO and executive vice president of EASI•Consult^®.

Click here to read more.