Facebook has acquired or purchased a number of companies since it’s humble inception in 2004, over 10 years back. To date, the social media mogul has managed to acquire a whopping total of 68 businesses – some very notable and some that may seem strange.
You’ve heard of cool workplace perks at tech giants like Google and Facebook—free food, game rooms, unlimited vacation, and the list goes on. But those perks aren’t just fun and games. These companies are vying for the attention of the most talented workers in the world. If you want to attract and retain a talented team (or if you want to see what benefits you could be earning), check out this top ten countdown
In the following infographic created by Clarizen, the opposite of employee engagement is playfully portrayed, to the theme of Netflix’s popular TV series “Stranger Things”. It reveals what happens when workers are disengaged—and what’s behind the low productivity of today’s global workforce.
When you’re creating a brand, business logo, or even a product, it’s normal to get confused about choosing the appropriate color (unless you don’t care about it). But you should care, because colors could affect your business’ overall impression. Do you know the meaning of red? What about blue? To help you decide, here’s a list of colors with their meanings.
Did you know that there were approximately 400 major bunkering ports in the world? Or that 6 countries were responsible for almost 60% of global bunker sales in 2012? This infographic provides an in-depth look at the global bunkering industry, from marine fuel types to the refinery operations. It also dives into the bunker fuel’s origins, as well as which countries are dominating the field.
Nonprofit volunteers are the face of your organization. Make sure you’re keeping them engaged and coming back to help. In this infographic, Elevation explains the best practices for engaging nonprofit volunteers and simple strategies to follow for the best volunteer return.
What are the metrics that drive high performing sales development teams in B2B companies? What should you expect of your sales development team (SDR) and what is the optimal way to manage and compensate them? The following infographic takes a look at how to build a world class sales development team.
More often than not when we hear the word farmer, we picture a ruddy man in wellington boots with a makeshift belt of baling twine. But this impression is as outdated as it is inaccurate. More and more farm workers are women, performing the crucial, though often unpaid, tasks that keep a farm running smoothly.
Did you know that 3.7 million employees, approximately 2.8% of the workforce, operate from home? In fact, since 2005, working at home among the non-self-employed population has grown by 103%. Improved technology has enabled companies to work more with telecommuters than traditional office employees.
Most of us greet the news that oil has fallen to $50 a barrel with a shrug of our shoulders. It goes up, it goes down; no one dies. We fail to engage because we don’t understand what drives it either way, or how it affects us. As with all commodities, supply and demand plays a big part in its price.
