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These Top 10 Celebrity Franchise Owners Are Winning Outside the Limelight, Too

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The franchise’s profitability might explain why he gave one of his Wingstop locations to his son as a gift for his 16th birthday. In 2019, he acquired a pre-IPO stake in the business (valued at roughly $450 million), which boasts more than 2,000 locations globally.

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Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work

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Envoy’s “ Return to the Workplace Report ” states that “63% of employees say flexibility would make them feel more empowered. It adds productivity by creating a good environment while also showing value to our team members in that it’s truly a gift; they get to keep it even if they leave the company.”

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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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This became even more true during the pandemic: A 2021 national survey of more than 2,000 nonprofits by the Federal Reserve and the National Council of Nonprofits found that 75% of nonprofits “indicated that demand for their services had increased compared with pre-pandemic levels,” while 40% reported a decrease in staff.

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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of small businesses surveyed reported the pandemic had a large or moderately negative effect on their business. The current report is part of a series of surveys designed to measure how the pandemic is affecting the nation’s small businesses, and the results are sobering. Census, 67.5% Photo courtesy of MOTSI.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement and personal development gifts that will help them be their best selves? Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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How Happy Are You?

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My father, the star of our family, died at the start of 2019. Before 2019 was out, I’d turn 40, Laura and I would each accept unexpected job offers and a publisher would sign me up for a book deal. I give high marks for every reporting trip (exploring!) We had a few last-minute gifts to buy. Dinner was at 5; church at 8.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

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The headlines report alarming labor shortages that we see in our own towns with stores that have shorter hours or that have closed entirely. One reason is, that for many leaders, a 2021 Zenger Folkman poll reports that most leaders don’t receive their first training in managing people until age 46. Since April, 2021, 11.5

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