December 2023

Conducting geopolitical risk assessments before considering entering China is critical to protecting your firm and employees.    A Growing Risk for Foreign Businesses and Executives in China  China under Xi Jinping has presided over a regulatory crackdown against foreign businesses that has accelerated recently, leaving foreign business executives and investors at risk. The Chinese Communist Party […]
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This was a big year for me and Awarify Coaching. 2023 was the first year where I was able to focus a good portion of my day on coaching and growing my business. 2023 was the year I decided to take on both one-on-one clients AND corporate clients. 2023 was the year I said yes more. So many coachees and…

Retail vacancy across the nation is down to 4.7%, the lowest it has been since 2007. One retail asset manager of over 100 shopping centers told me, “The only spaces I can’t rent are the ugly spaces, and even those are starting to get a little attention.” Add in the continuing rise of retail sales (up .02% year over year,…

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Murray v. UBS Securities, a whistleblower retaliation case. In this case, the Court is considering whether whistleblowers alleging retaliation by their employers must prove that they acted with retaliatory intent.
Murray worked for UBS as a strategist in its mortgage strategy group. UBS laid him off in 2008 due to a reduction…

When it comes to life insurance, you might notice that it’s often more expensive for men than for women. While this disparity may raise eyebrows there are specific aspects that insurers rely on to justify the cost difference. From statistical life expectancy data to varying risk factors, we’ll delve into some of the reasons why men often find themselves paying…

Step into the world of building extraordinary workplace culture with expert insights from Chellie Phillips, a culture maestro who promises to revolutionize your understanding of values and vision within the workplace. Get ready to uncover the potent mix of leadership, accountability, and employee uniqueness that fuels a thriving company culture. We’re here to shift your perspective away from the traditional…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is about inclusivity and treating people fairly, realizing that different groups have different needs. That means putting ourselves in other people’s shoes to understand how current ways of doing things and communicating may not be meeting those needs. Many misperceptions of DEI have to do with antiquated stereotypes such as affirmative action or special treatment…