Danielle King

Jan 23, 2025 | sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King

As inflation continues to drive up the cost of living, workers are facing significant financial strain. According to the Monster 2025 Work Watch Report, 85% of workers are expecting salary increases to help offset the rising costs, but only 11% have received raises that match the pace of inflation, creating a substantial gap between expectations and reality.

Jan 20, 2025 | sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for organizations across all industries. On average, businesses paid $1.5 million to recover from a ransomware attack and it took, on average, one month to fully recover. It’s not just large companies being targeted; small businesses are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their limited resources and less robust security measures.

Jan 18, 2025 | sbam.org | Mary Corrado |Danielle King

Effective decision-making is one of the most crucial skills for leaders. Yet, many leaders struggle with making timely and effective choices due to the overwhelming number of options and the fear of making mistakes. The Emotional Intelligence Network on LinkedIn offers ten insightful tips to help leaders sharpen their decision-making abilities. I found them to be good reminders as we enter the new year. 1.

Jan 17, 2025 | sbam.org | Danielle King

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM member Karen Scarpino, owner and CEO of Green Giftz by Promotional Impact. The promotional products industry has evolved significantly over the past 30 years, according to Scarpino. “The industry was often referred to as trinkets and trash, and we just didn’t want to be connected with that – we wanted to really help our clients stand out,” she says.

Jan 16, 2025 | sbam.org | Danielle King

Question:We have a local employee who is moving out of state and wishes to remain working for the company remotely. Is there anything we need to consider before approving this? Answer:There are a lot of things an organization should take into consideration before hiring a remote employee or allowing an employee to work remotely in other states.