Wendy Helfenbaum

3 weeks ago | birdsandblooms.com | Wendy Helfenbaum

The fragrant phlox flower is a timeless classic. It provides gorgeous color and versatility as a ground cover and in rock gardens—borders, beds and containers—or in cutting gardens. Crisp white, soft pink, deep purple or fiery red blooms take center stage in your outdoor space. Easy to grow in a variety of environments, these sweet-smelling hardy perennials attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Which Phlox Flower Is Right for Your Yard?

3 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Wendy Helfenbaum

Bordered by eight states, Missouri is a mecca for outdoor adventure, live blues, Americana history and mouth-watering meat that’s cooked low and slow. Yet it’s often overlooked when group planners are choosing destinations, said Alicia Wieberg, communications manager at Visit Missouri. “Sometimes, we get the ‘flyover’ connotation, but whatever anybody’s looking for, we have it in Missouri,” Wieberg said.

1 month ago | ccentral.ca | Wendy Helfenbaum

WorkJam, a platform used by tens of thousands of c-store workers across Canada at companies including Shell, Circle K and Couche-Tard, has four modules that c-store owners and gas retailers can tap into to streamline task management, store audits, scheduling and learning, says global chief marketing officer Louise Clements.

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Wendy Helfenbaum

As a travel franchise owner, you’ll get the best of both worlds — being able to run your own company while accessing added support and supplier networks. For a low initial investment, franchisees also get other support such as business development advice, mentorship, and ongoing training — all designed to drive growth in the industry. With so many options available, here’s how to cut through the noise, ask potential host agencies key questions and find the best fit for you.

2 months ago | reworked.co | Wendy Helfenbaum

Organizations have spent billions of dollars on well-being programs, yet well-being has stagnated and productivity has suffered. What's going on? In its recent report, The Next Frontier for Employee Well-Being, The Conference Board found that most U.S. and European employees expect their employer to invest in their well-being. Chief human resources officers (CHROs) have come through by pouring resources into various programs.