According to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, the top three resolutions people set are to lose weight, get organized, and to spend less/save more. Of the 45% of people who set resolutions, only 8% actually achieve them. But don’t let those numbers discourage you – those who “explicitly make resolutions” are 10 times more likely to reach their goals than those who don’t.   Another important indicator of whether or not you stick to your resolutions in 2014 is your attitude toward them. So, we want to know:

In our November poll, we asked how your company promotes corporate citizenship, and the results were not only conclusive, but also quite encouraging – especially during this holiday season when even the smallest gestures of goodwill can go a long way toward making a difference in your community.

According to the results, the most popular means of promoting corporate citizenship is “annual donations to charitable organizations,” which received 26% of the votes, followed by “food or blood drives,” selected by nearly 21% of respondents. “Company-sponsored community involvement opportunities” came in at 19%, followed by “employees allowed time off for volunteer/community involvement” and “matching funds” at 13% and 10%, respectively. Read More→

With 2013 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year and look forward to 2014. In our December 2012 poll, we asked what you expected for 2013, and 43% said you expected business to remain steady, while 31% expected exponential growth and 25% expected a decrease in business. Moving into a new year full of excitement and uncertainty, how do you see the economic environment shaping up? Are you planning for an aggressive bull market or are you buckling down for bearish business? We want to know how you think 2014 is going to pan out. Let us know by voting in our monthly poll!

How did 2013 compare to your predictions? What are your business plans for 2014? Let us know in the comments section below! Read More→