Rebecca Mazin

Feb 12, 2024 | allbusiness.com | John Funk |Rebecca Mazin

By John Funk Cybersecurity professionals and hackers have effectively been engaged in a global conflict since 1988, when the first computer virus was launched. The so-called Morris worm was unleashed from a computer at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It infected upwards of 6,000 computers within 24 hours, resulting in damage that some estimate in the millions.

Feb 12, 2024 | allbusiness.com | Rieva Lesonsky |entrepreneurship. Rieva |Rebecca Mazin

Although it’s often attributed to Oscar Wilde, no one really knows who first said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The intended lesson is that it's essential to impress people the moment you meet them. But Andrea Beach, an entrepreneur, investor, and authority on technology and consumer behavior, says that’s the wrong perspective.

Jul 28, 2023 | allbusiness.com | Rebecca Mazin |Rieva Lesonsky

How to hire seasonal workersRieva Lesonsky: Let’s start with making the hiring process easier. How can small business owners use technology to hire seasonal talent? Natalie Dopp: Many seasonal jobs aren’t “normal,” meaning they may not be simply labeled as “cashier” or “marketing manager.” Some roles may be titled “crew member” or “warehouse stocker,” so candidates may need help determining how to search for them.

Jul 7, 2023 | msn.com | Rebecca Mazin

I've been asked, “If an employer requires diversity training that includes content that states sexual orientation is something out of your control and you disagree with this as a religious belief, can you respectfully decline to imply agreement by completing the course?” "Hey Pat, I’m going to learn how to sexually harass you this morning!" This is the kind of conversation starter I frequently hear when participants are entering a room for training on the topic of sexual harassment,...

Jul 7, 2023 | allbusiness.com | Dean Kaplan |Rebecca Mazin

I've been asked, “If an employer requires diversity training that includes content that states sexual orientation is something out of your control and you disagree with this as a religious belief, can you respectfully decline to imply agreement by completing the course?” "Hey Pat, I’m going to learn how to sexually harass you this morning!" This is the kind of conversation starter I frequently hear when participants are entering a room for training on the topic of sexual harassment,...