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Using Either of These 2 Words Will Change How People Hear What You Say

9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever

Beware of the phrase “We are like family” in the job description. It can be translated to: “We are toxic.”

How To Manage Up Without Sucking Up To Your Boss

Hiring Success Starts by Ensuring Your Tactics Match Your Strategy

The 5 Most Dangerous Clauses in Your Commercial Lease

Giving Effective and Constructive Employee Feedback

Use this 2-word phrase when your boss asks you to do more work than you have time to do

3 soft skills separate highly successful CEOs from most people—here's how to master them

It's a waste of time and money attracting top talent if they just turn around and leave. To retain new hires, make sure your company culture is worth staying for

You can decide to not let others actions and opinions invade your heart and mind. You can decide whom to walk beside tomorrow, and whom to leave behind today

Good leaders empower. Bad ones micromanage. Micromanaging is the opposite of empowerment, and it creates toxic work environments. Agree?

How to ask for a raise

There is one hidden danger hanging over banks

Direct commercial real estate vs REITs: Which is a better investment bet?

STUDY: What is the ultimate formula for finding true FRIENDSHIP? What is the most crucial factor that distinguishes a best FRIEND from a good friend?

MANAGEMENT: Can you say your managers are amazing at developing people? You’ll need to be able to say it soon to not just survive but thrive

CRE: Economic Outlook: Hardships and Silver Linings

Remote Work and Higher Interest Rates Drive Office Defaults Across the United States

TRUTH: Yes, But You Have A Choice Regarding Your Attitude. Choose Wisely.

Houston’s Reputation for no Zoning Isn’t What you Think

The 10 Biggest Tax Crooks of 2022

Stop wasting your most precious resource: Middle managers

Commercial Real Estate: In the context of the recent bank failures, there are reasons to be both cautiously optimistic and concerned.

Why South Florida's Office Market Shines As Other US Regions Struggle

13 Things Science Says Will Make You Much Happier

Squatter Won’t Leave Woman’s Home, Gets A Taste Of Her Own Medicine

Tech Worker Learns Costly Lesson After Celebratory TikTok Video: Employer Questioned ‘My Judgment As An Employee’

HOUSING: Activists are pushing for legislation include putting a cap on yearly rent increases and that the housing industry needs to be carefully regulated

Why companies coin names for their hybrid work plans

'Work hard, play hard?' 10 buzzwords applicants hate to see in job postings

How Commercial Real Estate Investing Can Add Balance to Your Portfolio

WFH saves workers 2 hours a week. They spend most of it working.

The top 8 excuses employees use when they're running late

25 remote companies with the happiest employees

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Are Tiny Homes a Solution to the Housing Crisis? A tug of war is being waged over the size of the American home

ARE YOU "fungible"? It's normal to wonder if you could get laid off right now. How some companies decide who to let go.

Struggling malls find new life as medical facilities

Happiness is a muscle. Stop waiting—and start building it.

TALENT: 1 in 4 adults has a disability; the unemployment rate for that community is double that of non-disabled workers.

The focus of the office is now moving to the design of the workplace itself. In the "Great Refurb" 3 key issues dominate the way offices look and feel.

The workplace is going through enormous changes as we grapple with opportunities and challenges. This includes the disaster called The Open-Plan Office.

Dear RECRUITERS and HR MANAGERS: If you want the best talent, improve your hiring processes. It's a two-way street. Candidates have negotiating power too

DATA STORYTELLING: It's remarkable how some well-chosen words can capture the essence of something in a profound way. Agree?

JOB HOPPING? Employers always do what's best for the company. Shouldn't employees also do what's best for themselves as well?

Like clockwork, the disappointingly correlated market returns of 2022 have sparked renewed interest in alternative investments. How about you?

Remote and hybrid work have taken the "office" out of "office romance," but workplace relationships can still be a headache for employers

Is Returning To The Office (RTO) Contributing To A Decline In Employee Engagement? How Demotivating Is Going Back to the Office?

Layoffs Via Email: The Best Way to Say Goodbye? If it is the wrong way to terminate workers, what would you suggest?

An Excellent Credit Score?: Here are 4 factors that play into your credit score, and ways you can improve that number.

The days of settling for harsh lighting and bad coffee are over. 7 considerations employers should keep in mind as they're revamping workspaces to suit today's employee.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Benefits are ultimately about the attraction and retention of talent and then productivity of people

REAL ESTATE FRAUD: Couple whose home was stolen are calling for stricter rules around how real estate transactions are handled after fraudsters sold their home without their knowledge

Always Be Kind. Agree? 😉❤😉

REAL ESTATE: The Benefits of Using A Self-Directed IRA to Purchase Rental Properties

On the eve of the announcement of 10,000 layoffs, Microsoft hosted rock star Sting at an “intimate” event with top Microsoft execs at Davos, the swanky yearly shindig for global bigwigs

ATTENTION: Before turning to monitoring software and spying on employees, get to the root of what’s really distracting people.

Bosses are increasing RTO requirements, but experts say it won't stick: 'We're at an inflection point'

Nightmare Hiring Processes: A secret-shopper type of approach can give you real-life examples of the flaws in your organization's interview and hiring process.

Over the last two decades, public pension funds significantly increased allocations to alternative investments

IT: The threat of widespread cyber crime and vulnerabilities in cyber security are among the most severe risks facing businesses over the next decade

STUDY: Half of CANCER patients are afraid to share their diagnosis with their employers. Many companies now vow to better support employees who are battling cancer

OT PAY: Fake managerial titles are costing American workers billions of dollars in lost overtime as companies try to skirt labor laws

SKILLS: Which of these 21 skills do you possess? Which is most important? What would you add as number 22?

40% of employees didn't take time off in 2022. How employers can encourage PTO to avoid burnout

The 8 rarest types of employees—they simply outperform everyone else, says career expert. Which one are you?

"The pandemic has accelerated changes to the way we live and work, making it far easier for people to move—and they have" -- Janelle Fritts @TaxFoundation

RTO: More employers have ordered employees to return to the office with some bosses warning that workers who fail to comply could be laid off within weeks.

PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW: Will California’s new law have national implications?

Most of U-Haul’s customers are on their way to Texas and Florida. They had California, Illinois, and New York in their rearview mirrors.

CRE: Is a recession good for RTO and the office sector? Some companies are choosing to downsize/get rid of real estate instead of cost-savings via layoffs

CHALLENGES: In order for HR teams to keep their top talent, here are four benefits HR will need to emphasize in 2023

Survey: EARNED WAGE ACCESS is likely to keep giving long after the holiday season. 87% of employees are more likely to take a job where they have access to their pay each day

CANCER IN THE WORKPLACE: Survivors want to and are able to perform their jobs and return to work after diagnosis

BOTTOM LINE - Employers may have found something they really like about WFH: Exploiting pay differentials across the US to save as much as 15% on wages by hiring remotely

Dreaming of quitting your job and living off of rental property income? Thanks to inflation and higher mortgage rates this dream has become more expensive and risky

10 common things on employees' wish lists that often go unmet. Which of these skills if focused on would have the greatest impact on your team?

PTO. Why is no one taking time off? Unused paid time off has doubled since the outset of the pandemic according to a new study

Denver-area property managers acted as “price-fixing cartel” to keep rents elevated, class-action lawsuit alleges

Cushman & Wakefield Opening Second Houston Office In Downtown's Texas Tower

Do you deliver the good news or the bad news first? Why not do what great leaders do? Emotionally intelligent people do this. Backed by science

BAD MANAGER: What questions should you ask in an interview to best identify company culture and what someone’s management style is like?

Trigger Words: Phrases every landlord should listen for when screening a potential resident to determine what kind of tenant they might be

LOUD LAYOFFS: If you haven’t been at your job long, you might be worried about job security given the old adage "last one hired, first one fired." But does that still apply today?

LAYOFFS? With each passing day, the unemployment gloom spreads. It’s reached Wall Street, real estate, crypto, and more. Are YOU next?

APARTMENTS: Despite economic conditions causing people to take a wait-and-see approach to housing, are demographics still favorable to multifamily?

“If any one thing can happen that can dissipate the majority of your portfolio, by definition you’re not diversified”...

Nobody accomplishes anything significant alone. But nobody accomplishes anything significant by accident, either. That doesn't mean you can wait for others to make it happen

Shouting Matches?: Can unearthing a good PROPERTY MANAGEMENT company sometimes seem just as hard as finding one’s soulmate?

A Rocket Mortgage report found the best places to raise a family in the U.S. are midsize cities with a moderate cost of living. But, would you ever consider these 5 cities?

FRAUD: 2001’s then-largest bankruptcy in US history was the impetus for the famous Sarbanes-Oxley Act. So much of Enron’s history parallels the FTX collapse

PAY increases matter. However, instead of automatically raising payroll to address attraction and retention, leaders should look at these other issues

RENT: Is it price gouging? Or is the explanation much simpler? It’s Econ 101—the U.S. does not have enough housing to meet the demand

RENTS: Politicians accuse real estate information and technology company of acting like a cartel to artificially inflate rental rates in multifamily properties

STR: With recession fears, chaos mode in the real estate industry has been activated. Many short-term rental investors think the sky is falling. Is it true?

AGEISM: Age Unconscious Bias affects recruitment, appraisals, and promotions. Addressing is key.

SURVEY: 85% who asked for a better offer on salary or benefits, got at least some of what they asked for. Not negotiating salary could cost you up to $600K over the course of your career

New York City has a new law requiring job postings to have salary ranges. Recently, CitiGroup posted a job with a salary range of $0 – $2,000,000. Is this helpful?

Employee engagement programs that can boost worker retention have outstripped talent acquisition and recruitment as the top HR priority for the coming year

DOWNSIZING: Layoffs happen. It's a sad reality. However, there are right and wrong ways to do things. Remember this.

9 Easy To Miss Signs You’re A Bad Boss. Recognize Any of These? What Would You Add As Number 10?

IRONY: We carry near-infinite knowledge on a machine that fits in our pocket. But we have an increasing frown. We've never been more advanced. And we've never been more miserable. Why?

A READER ASKS: I fired an employee but he refuses to leave. He is still coming to the office. What should I do?

PING — it’s your boss. Are you ever confronted with unrealistic deadlines? How do you manage extra work? Is saying "no" ever an option? Some tips.

Is your position at risk? As employers search for cost-cutting measures and turn to technology to do more of the heavy lifting, outsourcing will play a more significant role

Is a software company allowing landlords to COLLUDE with one another? Congressional Democrats believe it might be allowing property managers to overcharge on rent and TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TENANTS

TRUE? ..."evictions are preventable but inevitable with a system that prioritizes landlords' investment interests over tenants' health and human right to shelter." Thoughts?

REMOTE WORKER: "My boss won’t let me move to another state — but I work remotely! What do you think is going on?"

CONNECT WITH CO-WORKERS? Studies show that for 70% of US workers, having friends in the office makes the difference between workplace happiness and not.

RTO: Employees have spoken loud and clear—they want the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements and a place that fosters community among their peers

Hidden Job Market: Unlisted jobs help companies skirt the pay-transparency laws that are becoming more common. Some tricks and tips.

Dear Recruiters, Being ghosted feels worse than being rejected. Please be kind and send a rejection email with feedback. Sincerely, Candidates

Sometimes a kick in the teeth is the best thing to ever happen to us. Agree?

People have this misconception that offices actually function or produce something.

EMAIL: If everyone included this line at the end of their emails, employees would become more effective, productive, and efficient.

JUST LOSE YOUR JOB? This is your chance to build new relationships, learn new skills, and explore new possibilities. Use your situation to your advantage.

You have no idea what people are dealing with in their personal lives. So just be nice and kind. It's really that simple. Agree?

UNICORNS: When looking to hire the best talent, how can you find people who can help you truly transform your business? 3 traits to look for

Some managers see the best people as a threat to their own position so they withhold the proper tools, support, and necessary information which sets people up to fail. Agree?

HOME EQUITY: Collectively, homes lost $1.3 trillion or 7.6% of their equity during Q3 2022. That's the largest quarterly drop in dollar volume ever, and the biggest falloff on a percentage basis since 2009

It can be easy to blame compensation for employee turnover. But there’s another way companies can retain the talent that drives their success: Mobility

Do companies not want "...to respond to pay transparency laws because they know a lot of their employees are going to be pissed off when they realize they've been underpaid for years?”

The idea of the four-day workweek has been around for a long time, but what does it mean in practice? Could it promise freedom and rest but deliver more drudgery for less pay?

FAILURE: Although we love to focus on our career highlights, we can learn some valuable lessons from our career lows.

HIRING: What are recruiters and C-suite execs looking for on LinkedIn for job candidates for their hiring needs?

SKILLS: Google the most valuable business skill and you’ll see several things. But there’s a glaring omission. The most underrated skill in business. And one you can apply immediately

CATFISHING? "The data tells us that the hiring process is broken." Survey reveals what job candidates want from their employer. And it's not "catfishing."

REAL ESTATE Investment and Development Annual Report: Sun Belt boomtowns expected to outperform the rest of the country if the economy tips into recession next year

BUSYNESS: Busy is a decision. We do the things we want to do, period. Busy is not a badge. You don’t find the time to make things, you make the time to do things. - Debbie Millman

Getting better or getting worse? If you are staying the same, you are getting worse. If you don’t take risks, you just took a risk. If you don’t make a decision, you just made a decision. Agree?

MISTAKES: What to do when mistakes happen. What NOT to do when mistakes happen. What would YOU add to this?

Amid double-digit losses in the stock and bond markets this year, there’s been an uptick in alternative investments, as planners seek further diversification

You Are A Winner! But You Must Act Immediately! How to Identify a Scam. Know These Red Flags To Watch Out For From Tricksters

HIRING MANAGERS: What Do Think Is The Most Important Interview Question? What Is Your Personal Favorite?

HOUSING WOES: Detroit woman was poking around the county’s property tax foreclosure auction website. Then she saw a listing – for her own house.

Salary Transparency Laws: How do they work in practice? Will they become more widespread? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Thoughts?

A manager's job is to select the right people, provide them with the proper training, tools, and support, and give them room to get the job done

Cybercriminals and Fraud: There are a number of schemes by which businesses can be defrauded in the invoice process

Overwhelmed by the number of passwords you're expected to remember? So are your employees — and it might be putting your company at risk

“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” - John Wooden

“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” - George Bernard Shaw

Forecaster expects the biggest city in Nebraska to be the third-best-performing real estate market in the country next year

HIRING MANAGERS: The difference between Skills and Talent. And why it matters

TALENT: Employer allegedly changed hiring practices to intentionally under-hire older applicants. Also, many employers don’t include age in their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies

Report: A vicious cycle. Sleep-deprived bosses create hostile work environments. Toxic workplaces prevent employees from getting quality sleep

A Toxic Work Culture is forcing your Best Employees to Quit!

The passage of Ann Arbor’s new right-to-renew law: “The right-to-renew ordinance is not an extreme piece of legislation.” - Ann Arbor tenant

YOU ARE AMAZING! ( In case you needed a reminder)!

ADVERTISING IN PUBLIC SPACES: In recent years Detroit and other cities have been attempting to prevent owners from putting up illegal wraps on their buildings

If you do a job in 30 minutes it's because you spent 10 years learning how to do that in 30 minutes. You are owed for the years, not the minutes

REMOTE WORK: Productivity is not fundamentally about inputs but about output. How much do you produce and at what quality? Do anti-remote, control-freak managers not get it?

CONFIDENCE: What makes anyone better at anything is practice. Stop your negative internal voice by practicing positive self-talk

HIRING: It's more important than ever to get the hiring process right. Here are 5 tweaks you can make to your process to be an employer of choice

When organizations make mistakes the best employees are the first to go, because they have the most options. These practices are the worst offenders, and they must be abolished if you’re going to hang on to good employees

Can senior leadership create a toxic situation by promoting a person who is unskilled at managing people, but who fits an agenda?

Are we headed for a 'difficult correction' in the housing market? Will we see home prices falling, home sales cooling off, and construction pulling back?

“We don't pay that well, but we have a great culture...” Pay your people well or someone else will. It's that simple.

Report: 89% say that when a new hire does not work out it's due to a lack of soft skills. Plus, soft skills remain with you throughout your career as they are highly transferable

"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down." - Mary Pickford

Do You Work For Free? Roughly half of the workers in America don’t use all of their time off.

STUDY: Hybrid schedules in which employees split time between home and office work best. The mix of flexibility and engagement makes employees more productive and happier

BAIT & SWITCH: An increasing number of candidates are employing stand-ins to do their job interviews for them

HAPPINESS: How can people overcome the internal obstacles and biases that prevent them from living their best life — and how can leaders set an example?

Detroit is one of the fastest growing industrial markets in the nation only trailing major coastal markets that are heavily reliant on port traffic

The Time Suck of Email: Adding one simple sentence to the end of every email we send can cut that time way down.

Security Deposit: No, the tenant cannot dip into the security deposit when they are short on rent

Are long-term employees penalized? The gap in pay raises for those who switch jobs and those who remain at the same company is the widest it's been in decades

MONEY: "...spend a lifetime delaying gratification may one day find themselves rich in savings but poor in memories, having sacrificed too much joy at the altar of compounding interest."

Telepressure ensures that you're never able to relax and truly disengage from work. What do you do to set good boundaries?

Boomerang Employees: More workers going back to companies they once left – often returning for a better title, pay, or benefits Good idea?

Survey: Nearly two-thirds of small business owners are putting hiring on hold. It’s getting too expensive to hire even in the face of labor shortages

A READER ASKS: Do you have any "unethical" Career Tips? Sometimes good work and results are not enough to progress one’s career

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Companies that moan they are struggling to fill job vacancies often overlook this talent pool: Workers with Disabilities

ENERGY and EFFORT: Real breaks are easier to take when you know they’re going to make your day more productive. 4 tips to get into that perfect rhythm

"You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills." - Simon Sinek

It’s easy to forget about some of the more useful websites. Here are 10 you may not have known about — but need to start using

Déjà vu? Can history repeat itself? Do humans have a hard time learning from the past? Could we see another mortgage crisis and housing crash like 2008?

You were born to be real, not perfect. Don’t fake it for the opinions of others. Who cares what they think? When you fake it you are hiding a Van Gogh behind a knockoff. Agree?

Bad managers see their best people as a threat to their own position. Good managers build up the employees and that builds up the company.

Twitter’s most-requested feature—the Edit button—is almost here. The company plans on rolling it out to some paid Twitter Blue subscribers later this month as part of an ongoing test.

LEADERSHIP: Slay That Dragon (A Lesson In Problem Solving).

There is more than one way to slay a dragon. Efficiency + Innovative Approach + Deep Visualization + Conceptual Clarity = Effective PROBLEM-SOLVING.

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself... - Jim Rohn

We all have the potential to become a better version of ourselves. What will you do this week to work toward a better you?

EMAIL: It can be easy to forget email etiquette. However, doing so can leave a very poor impression of yourself on the email recipients.

In today’s world, the executive’s job is no longer to command and control. Great leaders know that their team is the backbone of the company's success.

QUIET QUITTING? “Knowing life is short, I didn't want to waste it worrying about what kind of employee I was. My kids don't care what kind of employee I am. My kids care what kind of mom I am."

“Laughter is and always will be the best form of therapy.” ~ Audrey Hepburn

MIROMANAGEMENT is one of the worst, most damaging, and morale-sapping ways of managing people that can... ultimately create an environment of fear that produces nothing good...

HIRING: Great leaders have the wisdom to give their team the freedom to produce great work because it makes no sense to recruit the best and micromanage their work

Former head of security at Twitter claims it repeatedly broke the law by making misleading statements to users, the FTC, and SEC

A simple question to ask before jumping into all the work you have to do: What will happen if I don't do this? It's remarkable how much can be eliminated from your to-do list

LANDLORD WOES: Landlord requires tenant to sign "sex contract" in order to lease home. Faces court charges

By encouraging employees, you positively affect their hearts and thereby motivate their greatest future performance. 5 habits leaders must develop in order to maximize the effect of recognition

You Hired An IMPOSTER? What do you do when you suspect the new remote worker that shows up on the first day of the job is not the same person that you interviewed and hired?

Employees leave toxic work environments, micromanagers, from a lack of recognition, and appreciation. What else? Thoughts? Please SHARE

VENTING: How to vent about work...at work. A guide to venting safely at work, without accidentally making yourself the topic of office gossip or killing your reputation

Is the answer to mock the CEO by making a bunch of posts making fun of him? No. However, he absolutely made the layoffs of his employees about him. ...and that isn't okay. Thoughts? Comments? Please SHARE

Layoffs are expected to continue throughout the rest of this year, as metrics like consumer sentiment and rising interest rates are having a negative impact on growth

‘“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.” - John Wooden

Social Security benefits are heading for the biggest increase in 40 years. Retirees are on track to receive the highest cost-of-living increase in over 4 decades

Are we in another housing bubble? Is the housing market again headed for trouble because of these signs?

CAREER ADVICE: 11 principles to accelerate your career. I personally like number 8. How about you? What would you add as number 12?

An idea born out of helping businesses survive the pandemic is now a permanent fixture. Streets in downtown Northville will remain closed to motor vehicle traffic permanently

Whatever troubles you’re currently experiencing, remember you are not alone. Difficult times are a part of life. To fully enjoy the highs, we have to feel the lows

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow” – Mary Anne Radmacher

A READER ASKS: If my Homeowners Association votes to no longer allow Rentals, can I still rent out my unit IF I bought it before this Rule was made? Y/N? Comment Below. Please SHARE

Keep going until you have reached the end. If you win, you will achieve. If you lose, you will take lessons. Learn. Try again. Keep your spirit high and you are bound to succeed

One of the biggest advantages of commercial real estate is the tax benefits. Using depreciation, you can minimize or even eliminate your income tax burden

Miami's Gold Rush: By exposing high-income workers to the full brunt of their state taxes, it incentivized them to move to places like Florida and their friendlier business climate

SOFTWARE: How to choose the right real estate property management software. Common questions to ask to make your selection. Top 9 best choices

Discussions About Money: When it comes to negotiating a good salary, you need to use some straight talk. 5 salary negotiation tips to keep in mind

"No one ever listened himself out of a job." ~ Calvin Coolidge "There's a difference between hearing people and listening to them". ~ John Maxwell

Surround yourself with top-notch people. It makes a huge difference. Top-notch people contribute to your life in meaningful ways, such as these:

WEBINAR: Technology, Finance, and Legal Issues when Becoming a Digital Nomad

REPORT: U.S. properties that started the foreclosure process in the first 6 months of 2022 were up 219% from the first half of last year

The U.S. Needs 4.3 Million Apartments Over Next Decade Just To Tread Water

TIME MANAGEMENT: Making choices feels scary. Having options feels empowering. If 2 options are equal, choose the 1 that brings the greater amount of luck

At least they put the remuneration in their job posting. I'll give them kudos for that. Most companies seem to forget the most important thing: What does the job pay?

HAVE YOU DRUNK THE CAPITALIST KOOL-AID? Remote worker says he does 8 hours of work in 30 minutes, sparking debate

"It's better to have NO tenant than a BAD tenant." - John Nuzzolese Good Tenants Want You to Report To The Credit Bureaus. Paying Rent Then Becomes A Priority

INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE? One in four adults who live with disabilities is the largest underemployed and underrepresented group in the country. Some tips for employers

Your phone number and email address may be for sale thanks to a hacker on Twitter. Does this concern you? Your Thoughts? Comments? Please SHARE

Based on the conversation in this video, I think that this man has a bad boss or works in a toxic work environment. What do you think? Remind you of anyone? Comments? Please SHARE

With downturns in the stock and bond markets, more financial advisors are turning to alternative investments that typically fall outside of traditional asset classes

Leadership potential should never be judged by factors such as age in the workplace. Agree? Please SHARE

Ann Arbor CBD: While some retail spaces are slowly becoming home to new businesses, office spaces are lagging behind in efforts to attract new occupants

OFFICE AMENITIES: In reality, are properties like Willis Tower competing with neighboring properties, or are they competing with the work-from-home trend? Please SHARE

Is it the responsibility of organizations to ensure that all forms of prejudice including ageism are eradicated? !s there a significant bias against mature workers?

ANNOYING: New research says that 90% of us have an irritating coworker. The other 10% are that coworker What's the worst coworker behavior for you? Comment Below. Please SHARE

Want a job? Drop Off Your Resume IRL. The People Who Apply for Jobs by Showing Up

IRONY?: Is it ironic when a Hiring Manager asks a Job Candidate, What do you know about our company? when they have not taken one minute to review the candidate’s résumé?

DETROIT: City officials broke ground on a $6 million redesign of Roosevelt Park in front of the Michigan Central Station in Corktown

The Counselors of Real Estate noted “the real estate industry faces an extraordinary era of unpredictability.” The latest annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report

A READER ASKS: Should I use a job offer to get a raise? Y/N? Thoughts? Please Comment and SHARE

The job application process can be challenging — and sometimes filled with unforeseen obstacles. What are your deal breakers? Please Comment & Share

A READER ASKS: How does a landlord even prove I didn't pay rent in court? Thoughts? Please SHARE

Investors have a growing appetite for single-family homes. The average rent in the US has increased 16.4% in the past 12 months and as high as 32% in some areas

If you are interviewing for a company that looks like they are still using 1990s technology, it may not be the right place for you. Agree?

Even though workers have the right to discuss their pay, that does not mean they do. Who do you feel comfortable sharing your pay information with and why? Please SHARE

Triple net leases or NNN leases are ideal for many investors when they want 100% passive income from real estate

"Knowledge is making the right choice with all the information. Wisdom is making the right choice without all the information."

NEGOTIATING PAY: Because nobody ever got a raise by shouting, “Show me the money!” 10 tips from executive coaches and career experts to help you get the pay you deserve

READER ASKS: How am I supposed to leave my job if all the places I apply for ask for professional references? If I put my managers name down, he’s gonna be pretty upset...

RENT CONTROL can be a great scam for privileged insiders. It also rewards and empowers the unscrupulous and reprehensible and destroys cities

The OOO Response: Last on your long to-do list before vacation is crafting an Out-Of-Office message. Done right, it can make for a much smoother return

PAY: You can negotiate more than your base salary when you land a new job. You may not get everything you ask for, but if you don’t ask, you won’t get it

A READER ASKS: Why do landlords put eviction notices on your door for the entire world to know your business? Your Thoughts? Please SHARE

Dealing With Criticism: Your strength as an individual depends on how you respond to both criticism and praise

Uncle Sam Wants You: To Keep Working. New legislation recognizes the value of older workers and provides incentives to remain in the workforce

BRAIN DRAIN: "Michigan cannot afford to keep losing talent at this rate. Even worse, Michigan is losing young talent."

In the age of TMI — where traditional taboos have vanished, there’s one area where old-school discretion still runs strong: What we’re willing to disclose about our paychecks

Surveillance-style monitoring is not the answer. How leaders can effectively and ethically track their employees' productivity

CANCEL STUDENT DEBT? For those of us that PAID our Student Loans off in Full, do we get a REFUND now to compensate us? After all, isn't that the FAIR thing to do?

A READER ASKS: "Why do landlords raise rents beyond what people can earn from a full-time job? ...Why do they pretend it's not just greed and sociopathy?" Thoughts? Please SHARE

Nine out 10 employees are frustrated with their employers’ tech tools, and it may start costing companies their talent

When considering candidates for a role: Is the screening and interviewing process backward and consequently hurting hiring decisions?

Today there are increasingly more tech-savvy seniors invested in the digital world. In other words, seniors are defying ageist stereotypes

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: When you feel more empowered and engaged at work, you can thrive. When looking for a company that has a culture of employee empowerment, look for these 4 features

Raise Before Praise: Not everyone who deserves a pay raise gets one—and the reasons why might not be what you expect. Why employees fall short when asking their boss for a raise

Retaining Employees By Providing the Right Medical Benefits? And At No Cost? If something is "free" it is not valued. Plus, retention is not primarily about healthcare. Agree?

Enjoy this morning's inspiration

This year will be a banner year for weddings, with some 25% more couples saying “I do” in the U.S. than usual. However, what does that mean for the economy?

RETURN TO OFFICE: Workers are only coming in because they have to do it. “I don’t gain anything besides a commute.” Why the return to the office isn’t working

READER ASKS: “Is it wise to switch jobs with a possible incoming recession? I’m nervous that if a recession hits I would be the last in first to go person". Any advice?

Where to invest if you don’t want to follow the herd? Out-of-favor asset classes are getting renewed focus. 7 outside the box possibilities

A problem with Performance Reviews is your fate has probably already been sealed. HR and your boss have likely already decided you're getting a small pay raise. They just need your signature. Thoughts? PLEASE SHARE

Here are 15 questions to ask any adviser you might want to hire

First impressions are powerful. Employers have one shot to make a good introduction to a new employee through onboarding

Study: Successful teams are more likely to be derailed by personality conflicts, such as “toxic” co-workers, or “distrustful” co-workers

POSTER: "Switching jobs every 1-3 years is the fastest way to increase your salary." Agree? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE VALUATION: There are different approaches when it comes to commercial real estate valuations. Here are some of the most common

The iconic 777 Building (or just "777" for short): "It's a beautiful building with some of the best views in Ann Arbor.”

COMMUTING: A striking 74% of professionals in the U.S. say the commute is what they dread most about going back to the office

ICYMI: Goldman Sachs’ planned high-rise office tower near downtown Dallas will be the largest in a generation

MISSED PAYMENT: American Dream, the $5B super mall in New Jersey’s Meadowlands that was hit hard by the pandemic, is at risk of default

Achieving Success With Talent Optimization: Companies that have the best odds of combatting churn recognize the value of their people and put them in environments where they thrive

OPEN OFFICE FLOOR PLAN: Some employees still want a consistent workspace. Hot-desking, or Hoteling, can be a headache

UNPROFESSIONAL?: Can business leaders help employee morale and lighten the work mood through the use of emoji's and GIFs?

Saying “no” can actually be done many times without actually using the word “no.” Try these alternatives

Have NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard), efforts increased racial segregation, deepened wealth inequality, and are robbing the next generation of the American dream?

Airport terminals reconfigure space by recognizing the changing ways its customers actually travel now

Colorado Cannabis by the Numbers: Has cannabis legalization had a positive impact on the Denver real estate market? And the city’s overall economy?

“If a manager needs to micromanage employees, they need to check their selection process. Empower people... and give them room to get the job done! Agree?” - Brigette Hyacinth

There are 5 generations in the workplace and each is associated with negative stereotypes. How can someone make an impact, regardless of age?

Shared Office Concept: Co-working centers are being rolled out across the country. The flexible office franchises provide shared office facilities in retail locations

A READER COMMENTS: "I believe that every employee needs to be at there work place… NO EXCEPTIONS… Employees need to be mentored as well as monitored" AGREE? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

Biden’s proposed tax increases would have greatly limited the Section 1031 exchange. It's off the table for now. Doing 1031 exchanges sooner rather than later may be prudent

Study: "toxic company culture" was listed as a primary reason for workers leaving their job, ahead of compensation, and work-life balance

The WAR FOR TALENT: Could companies continue to compete with each other to bring on enough people for years, perhaps as long as a decade?

Occupant on track to own tiny home in Detroit as part of innovative project to fight poverty now embroiled in dispute with nonprofit

A READER ASKS: Q). Why are landlords so greedy? A). Agree? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

VACANCY: To address its excess warehouse inventory, Amazon is considering subletting at least 10M SF of space and possibly even terminating leases

OPEN-MINDEDNESS is needed when it comes to hiring older workers. Overcoming stereotypes, myths, ageism, and bias are keys to achieving diversity and success

RECRUITING: Assumptions and generalizations are often made about older workers as employees. Employers need to overcome myths, stereotyping, and bias when hiring talent

Publishing salary information in job postings means that competitors and current employees can see what an employer is paying. Isn't That Good? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

Pay: Along with rising inflation and the nationwide labor shortage, workers have a lot more bargaining power than they have traditionally had in softer labor markets

The “Tell me about yourself” question can feel daunting in its ambiguity. But if you think about your response as an elevator pitch, you’ll be more likely to enjoy answering this question

Society is overrun with stereotypes about older people. So it’s easy to fall into ageist thinking. In reality, many workers over 50 are gearing up to diversify their accomplishments

Don’t penalize loyalty. Pay your people or someone else will. It’s that simple. Agree? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

Disabilities/Impairments: Breaking Barriers? Lapses in digital accessibility can create unnecessary barriers for disabled job applicants and employees

DISRUPTION: Unless employers make some major moves to retain their best employees and to attract top talent, is this reshuffling sure to continue?

The stock market downturn has some revisiting strategies to protect their portfolios’ value. For some, the answer is Alternative Investments

Booming demand for industrial warehouse space is expected to eclipse supply, according to logistics real estate investment trust Prologis

Should a candidate offer to sign an agreement stating they will stay on the job for a minimum of 12 months in order to overcome the objection of being overqualified? Thoughts?

Diversity Hiring Policies: Does A Quest to Increase Diversity Hiring Numbers Lead to Fake Job Interviews?

RAISE THE RENT: When is the right time to increase the rent on your investment properties? How much should you increase the rent? Here are a few guidelines

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Learning from the experiences of others can help you avoid the potential pitfalls associated with being a landlord

Leaders now see that remote workers are productive. It is now widely seen as a viable option for those who need to work at home due to a disability or illness

Accessibility: With the transition to remote work, the pandemic indirectly achieved a notable rise in accommodations for the 1 in 4 Americans with a disability

HUD official wants the new elites like younger folks who work in tech, to refuse to pay ridiculous amounts for rental housing. For their own good

REAL ESTATE: Rapidly rising rates have investors and sellers recalculating pending deals and rethinking their strategies moving forward

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION: It’s not just great for morale and retention—it can improve performance and productivity. 8 tips to show meaningful employee appreciation

A READER ASKS: Q). As a Landlord, what was a Red Flag when you met a potential Tenant that you shouldn't have overlooked? A). ...Before and After Photos

Hard to negotiate salary? Many job seekers don’t even try to negotiate. Yet, you can successfully negotiate a higher salary with confidence. Here’s how

Reducing Premature Turnover: How can employers do a better job hiring and keeping young workers? 10 ways to improve young workers’ onboarding experiences to sustain a mutually beneficial relationship

REMOTE: Why are employers still writing “remote for now” in their job postings? If a job has been performed remotely for two years without problems, just hire someone remotely and be done with it. Agree?

Managers coach, guide, delegate, and lead your most important asset - your people. Not exercising that power in a positive way can be a horror story for your organization

Language is important: The things you write online stay there. The impression you make with your speech and writing doesn’t fade too fast either. A simple Improvement tip

BUILD TO RENT: Cleverly described as “horizontal apartments,” communities of houses built for the sole purpose of renting are a hot topic

E-mail—with its endless barrage of messages—is a major source of stress for employees. 3 ways managers can cut down on the volume of e-mails being sent internally

Study: 92% of managers say that employees who frequently go on mute or turn their cameras off during video calls “probably don’t have a long-term future” with their company

ASK FOR MORE: Job applicants should demand bigger salaries today.

REWORKING WORK: "The Top 5 Trends To Track In the Future of Work.” Thoughts? What Are Your Top 5? Please SHARE

Congratulations, you've hired someone to fill that open job. Next challenge is to get them to actually show up. Workers are vanishing before even starting and never heard from again

Behavioral Interview Questions: 11 favorite interview questions to help you to determine if a candidate is a good fit

The rapidly rising cost of living has forced job seekers to reevaluate. Employers are dishing out flashy salaries to attract new talent and offering raises to keep current employees happy

PAYSCALE: Employees are 50% more likely to leave their job if they believe they're being paid less than market.

LEADERSHIP. What virtues, (besides integrity - this is a given), will a leader demonstrate in every interaction? Here are my top 3. What are yours? Please SHARE

Decades of scientific research suggest that if we want to become better listeners, we should work on these 4 key enablers of high quality listening

“To be successful... you have to hit the ground running. And if you have a good team around you — and more than a fair share of luck — you might make something happen.” - Richard Branson

Developers who have built some of Miami-Dade's marquee projects — are now homing in on the long-overlooked southern stretches of the county

TALENT: If organizations want to attract and retain the most talented people, is there something more powerful than compensation? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

Obsolete REAL ESTATE? Does Evidence Suggest Office Buildings Are Losing Value Due to Remote Work?

MYTHS & BIAS: Everyday, countless workers age 50+ confront and cope with negative stereotypes about their fitness and capability to work

What to do with obsolete real estate? Strategically reposition these older uses into suburban mixed-use projects?

MANAGERS: Does an appreciative manager result in a more productive team? Do supportive managers inspire workers to do more? Thoughts? Please SHARE

WFH: Remote Work saves money and time for everyone. It also results in a stronger team due to better productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall company culture

It used to be taboo to share pay information. However, if organizations are as committed to attracting top talent as they say; is it advantageous for them to be transparent with pay?

Time Management Tips: An answer does not necessarily need to be no but in many cases it could be not yet. That is where the “Can it wait?” or CIW process can help

HR Background Checks For Candidates: What’s your experience with background checks? What can job hunters do to protect themselves?

Good performance reviews start before the conversation, because when employees are not in a headspace to receive feedback, it will not be heard

While retention is a hot topic coming out of the labor shortage, employee turnover can also cause cyber risk and other operational issues for title companies

Developers struggle to build more housing due to increasing cost of materials, lack of available labor, obstructionism from NIMBYs, and rising interest rates

“There’s nobody to hire right now.” Canada has loosened limits on hiring low-wage employees from abroad

Considering leasing new office space? How to execute your next office build-out project on time and on budget

HYBRID WORK: The debate continues over the effectiveness, longevity, and perfect model of hybrid work. How much onsite work is best?

AI-enabled Hiring Tools and Privacy: Also known as “automated” or “asynchronous” video interviews, one-way interviews are impersonal, candidates say

Experience is a wonderful teacher, but wouldn't it be great if you could learn from negative experiences of others who paid the price for you? Some tips

Dangers of Micromanagement: Common signs that you might be micromanaging your employees and some tips on how to stop

DEI initiatives should address ageism in the workplace. Also, data shows strong job performance ratings among 45+ year old employees

Reposition? A deserted mall can’t generate tax dollars for its municipality, can’t generate rent for its landlord, and revenue for its shareholders

PAY DISCREPANCIES: With attrition surging during the Great Resignation, low pay played a role in 63% of U.S. workers' decisions to quit their jobs in 2021

AGEISM: It’s never a good idea to use age as a hiring criteria. But let’s not pretend that hiring managers don’t hold a slew of biases against job applicants

READER ASKS: I work for a small, family-owned company that just put out an employee handbook. I feel their PTO/vacation is too lean... What is the norm these days?

WFH: has Work-From-Home made it harder to take time off? Remote Working has made it easier to power through illness rather than rest. Is this the end of Sick Days?

The millennial-driven Great Resignation isn’t unique. There are always increases in the number of workers quitting during recovery from a recession

PTO: What do you think about "mandatory" Paid-Time-Off? What do you think about “unlimited” PTO? A good deal for employees? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS: Homeowners in suburban America say the surge in rentals owned by absentee landlords makes it harder for local families to purchase homes

LEADERSHIP: How do you bring wise compassion to the hard conversations you are called upon to have with people? Here are some tips.

If anger is a challenge, particularly at work, practice this to assist in confronting that killer of productivity and time management

Survey: The Great Resignation is still going strong. Toxic company culture is the No. 1 reason workers are quitting jobs.

Survey: How much more likely would you be to stay working at an employer if you knew it was designated as age-friendly? To recommend it? Please SHARE

READER ASKS: I interviewed (twice) for a position back in October. After the second interview they ghosted me. Now the same company recruiter just emailed me about a different job. How should I respond?

CAREER: With the job market so strong, it may be tempting to leave if these conditions apply. Here are 6 signs it may be time to quit. What would you add as number 7? Please SHARE

The BRRRR Real Estate Investment Strategy: While this is an excellent investment method, there are risks. Here are risks to be aware of with the BRRRR strategy

LANDLORDS: Want greater piece of mind? Here are a few solutions for managing your properties effectively

EMPLOYMENT REPLACEMENT costs on average range from 50% to 200% of salary when you factor in recruiting, OT, onboarding, training, ramp up, lost productivity and opportunity

Rents residents paid for apartments rose by a whopping 13% on average last year. That offset any hesitation by investors caused by the highest rate of inflation in 40 years

SFR PROPERTIES: Whether you’re a Multifamily Property Owner looking to diversify your portfolio or to increase yield, consider single-family rental investments

Every new employee has to face the same obstacle: A New Boss. Experts say your relationship is critical. What are 5 key questions to ask at the outset?

HYBRID? Why are some workers reporting to physical offices only to stay siloed, calling into meetings, and still working just like they did at home: Alone?

JOB CANDIDATES: Sometimes, the best candidate for an open position isn’t the one who looks the greatest on paper. Agree? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

CAREER ADVICE: Do's and Don'ts in the Workplace. 6 Big Mistakes to Avoid as an Employee

Baby Boomers: Facing the labor shortage, many firms have discovered they can hire retirees with the benefit of knowledge transfer to younger employees

Another Reason Why 80% Is Often Good Enough: Employees who take pride in high standards may be ignoring the drawbacks of Perfectionism

Investing in Happiness: When people buy THINGS they are way less happy than if they bought EXPERIENCES. Agree? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

Diversification of Portfolios: Here are five types of alternative investments to look at

PROPERTY TYPES - OFFICE: Investors coming back to the office sector. Buyers looking for greater returns than in industrial and multifamily asset classes

HYBRID: Working both remotely and in the office is creating new headaches and complicating collaboration, tech tools and work-life balance

CANCER DIAGNOSIS: 5% of the workforce has a history of cancer. Of that group 27% are likely to be actively in treatment. How can employers support workers with cancer?

CYBERCRIMES: FBI report shows that total losses from internet crimes have increased nearly 400% in the past five years

SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter's most requested feature, the edit button, is actually real, and is set to arrive as a test feature later this year

COLLABORATION: Hybrid work schedules are supposed to provide the best of both worlds. The problem is, much of the time it isn’t happening that way

Is It Time for a Career Change? Some Tips On What You Should Look For. What Would You Add? Please Share

To stop living in fear, you have to decide that your dreams are more important than your fear of failure. 8 strategies to master your fears

When consistently tracking time to hire, you can get a sense of what you’re doing wrong by looking at every step of the recruitment process individually

To Whom It May Concern: Job applicants are putting a hard stop to those dreaded cover letters. Many are saying no to an antiquated hiring practice

Coming Out of Retirement: Millions of U.S. workers retired during the pandemic. Now many are returning to work

TENANT ASKS: "Why is it that landlords, property owners continue to nickel and dime people and raise rent up each year is there anything that can be done to stop this?" Thoughts? Please SHARE

Focus on what matters. Do a pretty good job of it. Then focus on the next thing that matters. Perfection is just another one of the lies they tell you to shut you up

If you make happiness your primary goal, you might miss out on the challenges that give life meaning

PERKS: Workers now expect benefits to enrich their professional and personal lives. That’s forcing employers to rethink their benefits offerings

HIRING: The more people you have interviewing your candidates, the more likely you'll run into disagreements over whom to hire. What are the best ways to address this?

"The best way to avoid tenant problems is to avoid problem tenants!" - John Nuzzolese

GHOSTING APPLICANTS: It can hurt your reputation and economically. Ghosted applicants are unlikely to apply at your company again and also not going to be a customer of yours

SHOPPING MALL: New Oakland Mall owner suggests what he would like to remove, renovate, and resurrect in video

INVESTORS: Not sure a property manager is worth it? Here's 6 reasons why you may want one for your rental property

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS: Even some optimistic investors are bracing themselves as a bear market becomes increasingly likely

Trust everybody, but cut the cards.

How To Create an Employee Engagement Survey: The questions to ask and how to ask them

Tom Esper "E"dition News: Each day, we compile and highlight the best information – so you don't have to.

Weeks into a new job, you may realize it isn't the right fit. In fact, 72% of workers said they have felt "surprise or regret" after starting a new position

CYBERSECURITY: Remote work, as employees often use insecure personal home networks, has made companies more vulnerable to malicious attacks

CONFERENCE: HR Transform 2022. A company that brings rescue puppies to workplaces and corporate events welcomed attendees

Many companies are rethinking their Bereavement Policies. Will taking a closer look result in any significant changes? Thoughts? Please SHARE

February was the 7th straight month where rent price increases were in the double digits across the country. See where Michigan ranks compared to other states

Do you know someone who’s difficult and causes a lot of conflict? You may be dealing with a TOXIC person. They can create lots of stress and unpleasantness. Some WARNING signs

Technology has made fake job listings more lucrative and easier to disseminate. Cyber criminals often spoof legitimate companies and post phony job postings

OPPORTUNITY ZONE (OZ) Incentive: How Cost Segregation studies can supercharge a Qualified Opportunity Fund investor Rate of Return (IRR)

5 key areas all companies can prioritize to cultivate an environment of trust and to build a great place to work

DEI Strategy and Momentum: 4 Ways To Strengthen Inclusion In Your Organization

A Restart Amid New Rules: EB-5 is an incentive program for foreign investment into the U.S. that trades green cards for capital

Up pay for workers that return to the office? Studies show that even may not be enough for some workers, who now prize flexibility far more than compensation

TALENT ACQUISITION: 15 Tips for More Efficient Hiring

REMOTE WORK: Companies have poor cybersecurity practices in place making them vulnerable to data loss, and with in-home networks it's nearly impossible to prevent an attack

A Cost Segregation Study is a great tax planning strategy used by real estate investors to reduce their current tax liability and increase cash flow

Publix Super Markets continues to expand aggressively, but Florida’s dominant grocer has scaled back its pace of real estate acquisitions

OLDER CANDIDATES: Older workers stay on the job 3 times as long as younger folks. Find companies facing turnover issues. Sell yourself as the solution for their problem

Report: The HOUSING MARKET market has changed drastically over the 2 years since the Coronavirus pandemic was officially declared

EMPLOYEES: Here are 4 key leadership attributes that can transform your workplace and re-engage employees

LEADERS: 4 tactics for defining what it takes to achieve high performance in your organization to position the workforce you have for success

NEGOTIATION: The next time you are across the table from someone who’s not acting in good faith, there are some ways to shift the situation and give you more of an advantage

Demand for single-family rental homes is soaring, pushing prices to record highs. SFR rent prices are surging at a record rate

The automotive properties segment compares favorably. The velocity and strength of the automotive net lease market shows no signs of slowing

As job seekers leverage this moment to find both success and personal satisfaction, companies must evolve or risk becoming stagnant

Investors drawn to student housing and average pricing for purpose-built student housing is at an all-time high

Many of us are not born negotiators. Fortunately, there is a principled strategy for negotiation we can all learn and practice

HIRING for LEADERSHIP roles: There's a critical question to ask — and precisely how to ask it — to elicit valuable info. It's about the most important aspect of being a leader

Are 30% of U.S. office buildings - worth an estimated $1.1 trillion - at high risk of becoming obsolete as tenants’ tastes change in the hybrid-work era?

DEMAND OUTWEIGHS SUPPLY: Competition is heating up among investors looking to place capital into real estate investments via joint ventures

Postal REIT Delivers: A rapidly growing niche that leases post office space gets a big boost from Congress

Washington, D.C. is experiencing historic, all-time highs in office vacancy. This has lead developers to convert office properties to much-needed apartments

Investing in real estate through a self-directed IRA can be a great way to diversify. Here Are Some Other Real Estate Self-Directed IRA Advantages

Given the number of high quality free options available, do you believe antivirus software is worth paying for? Y/N? Thoughts? Please SHARE

TRENDING TOPICS: From these key Twitter statistics, it’s clear that the platform could play a vital role in your brand’s social media strategy

Like employee referrals, candidate referrals can be a source for talent. With the strong competition for qualified workers, the value of candidate referrals can be invaluable

Which real estate asset classes should you consider adding to your portfolio this year?

LinkedIn Profile Changes: Breaks in Careers - New Tool to Help. Explaining a employment gap just got easier

Use These 3 Questions To Keep Your Team Actively Participating During Videoconference Meetings

Investors Rank Property Sectors. The expectations for office, apartment, industrial, retail, and hotels in 2022, and the key trends driving investor interest

SURVEY: Many employees who changed jobs are getting big pay bumps. Beyond salary, retirement plans and workplace flexibility are top priority

PAY TOOLS: Partnership brings pay transparency to candidates seeking executive-level jobs, and helps close gender pay gaps in senior roles

KEY TALENT LEAVING: Is the number of bad managers growing as the pressures of the last two years come upon us?

Study: Why do great employees leave? 82% say it's to not being offered any way to progress. They can’t snag promotions, aren’t provided with relevant training, or are just kept in the dark

Hybrid work has created an over-reliance on email. Emails can often be misconstrued or lack the intended tone, leading to avoidable miscommunications. When in doubt, over communicate

LANDLORD ASKS: How can I raise my rent without losing my tenants? Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions? Please SHARE.

Employee says he's quitting his job because he got a great job offer elsewhere. However, employer makes a COUNTER-OFFER to stay on. Is a Counter-Offer ever a good idea? Y/N? Please SHARE

Your business is only as strong as your people. When employees feel engaged, they make better decisions. A THANK YOU goes a long way for your people

Here are the four biggest challenges office landlords will face in transitioning their buildings to the new hybrid working paradigm.

Tenant Screening Telephone Script: Eliminate bad tenant risks before spending your valuable time on them.

Rents are on the rise and there are fewer safety nets now. Landlords are also trying to make up losses of their own as a result of delayed or missed payments

Although tenants may still apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to secure up to a year of eviction protection, ERAP is out of money

INVESTING: Here are the factual “good, bad and ugly” realities regarding mobile home park investing.

DEI: The number of disabled workers is on the rise. More employers will have to adapt and accommodate their needs

Disney announced that it's entering the residential real estate space with a new community called Storyliving. The first one is planned for Rancho Mirage, California

REPORT: Leaders are working to solve familiar challenges like time to hire, as well as entirely new ones like retaining employees in an increasingly competitive market

At Work: The 2022 workplace trends report. One thing has become very clear: A revolution is happening in the world of work.

In a tight labor market where candidates hold much more power, companies are increasingly trying to get creative with hiring employees

Hire Faster: How to abolish parts of your hiring process for greater efficiency and speed, and concrete tactics to decrease vacancies and turnover

The new State of the Workplace Study from SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) looks at anticipated workplace trends of 2022

Almost EVERYONE is silently fighting battles we know nothing about. Before we judge someone, we need to remind ourselves of that fact. Agree?

For tens of millions of knowledge-economy workers, the office is never coming all the way back. The implications—for work and cities—will be fascinating.

As our technology grows, so too does the need for even greater security. This includes HR and Payroll matters. Plus it spells more opportunity for cyber criminals

Ageism is one of the most rampant forms of employment discrimination. Check out these five ageist myths to see how they’re completely wrong.

The needs of your workforce are evolving. What may have engaged and inspired them before is changing. Keep up on these upcoming trends

Rehiring "boomerang employees": Increasingly, employees want to return to their old jobs. Here’s how to make the second go-round a success.

Looking to the rest of 2022, rental rates in the U.S. are anticipated to continue on the current upward trajectory

Finding, Attracting, and Retaining Talent: Take charge—identify the root causes of attrition. Then take proactive steps to retain the employees your organization values

Construction has begun on an Ann Arbor 13-story building with apartments expected to cater to University of Michigan students

Research: Toxic work environments are the top reason people say they're quitting their jobs. Here are major workplace red flags you shouldn't ignore

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: How The Market Is Adapting To Post-Pandemic Needs

Age-Proof: Older U.S. professionals are finding it more difficult to land new roles. What can you do to age-proof your resume?

INVESTING TRENDS: In a market full of new opportunities and challenges, the commercial real estate industry is experiencing a comeback in 2022

"If you go into multi-family... it could be the best investment of your lifetime. They are not building enough multi-family ...to keep up with demand."

HR execs believe their company’s HIRING MANAGERS are inconsistent in how they interview and evaluate candidates. That's a problem. Thoughts?

"You are worthy. You are able. You are endowed with the seeds of greatness. Now… Do you believe it? Choose to Win!" - Tom Ziglar, Proud Son of Zig Ziglar

New Rental Property Investment Offerings. Fractional Investment Now Available for as little as $100 minimum investment

Hand-select the thoughts that dominate your thinking. This is a powerful skill for becoming more successful and being happier in general

More investors are realizing the benefit of diversifying their portfolios with alternative assets and real estate crowdfunding

“Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly." - Langston Hughes

Security Incident: Officials investigating breach by hackers resulting in reported theft of $36 million of cryptocurrency

Report: To attract and retain top talent, companies need to understand the change in priorities around employee financial wellness and the future of work

HOW TO PREPARE: How Job Candidates Can Prepare For Employment Tests

U.S. Commercial Property: Overseas investors join domestic U.S. investors in focusing more on warehouses and rental apartments

Although inflation, rising interest rates and work shortages pose a challenge, experts anticipate the coming year to be good for Commercial Real Estate

Salary Negotiation: Some best practices in regards to getting the compensation package you deserve during the hiring process.

If you’re thinking about asking for a promotion, consider these 5 common mistakes that too many professionals make.

Working remotely has created both opportunities and consequences. Both employees and their employers may be facing state and local tax issues

Survey: In terms of jobs, compensation, even additional benefits, 2022 is likely to build on a strong 2021.

Some companies believe in motivation by intimidation. Also that beating productivity out of people is effective management. Y/N? Thoughts?

The recruiting process and the candidate experience are complex, which means there are many potential reasons for a spike in candidate resentment

GHOST KITCHEN provider Kitchen United will bring its services to potentially hundreds of shopping malls under a new partnership with owner Simon Property Group.

BENEFITS: With many employees working remotely now, firms have updated their offerings to attract and retain talent.

PERKS: Companies are beefing up their total-rewards packages to attract and retain talent. However, what are the benefits that employees really want?

The retail recovery is in full swing. Strong demand coupled with scant new supply has brought a real balance back to the market.

Managing Remote or Hybrid Employees: Tips to ensure your off-site direct reports are set up for success, have a fair chance to learn, and feel like part of a team

Survey: Workers exiting were doing so because of an increased desire for flexibility (30%), which took precedence over better pay (27%) and a promotion (26%).

Many companies are taking a closer look at their bereavement policies, How would you like to see employers support people through loss?

GHOSTING: Recruiters are ghosting candidates after initial job interviews, but some job applicants are inclined to return the favor

Employers need to be thoughtful of the legal risks they may be creating by expanding remote work options and how to navigate the risks

Retailers want to stockpile goods. One problem. They have nowhere to store the stuff. There is a chronic shortage of warehouse space

Housing Market Predictions: The HOUSING market exploded like fireworks last year—and many of those sparks may continue flying in 2022.

While our thoughts and aims may be noble, it is our actions that speak loudest. No matter how lofty our plans may be, they make little impact if we don’t eventually act on them

Rent-to-own startup plans to acquire houses on behalf of its customers, who will lease the properties with the option to purchase them

"Hot-desking," where different workers use desks at different times, is on the rise. But for employees the idea of hot-desking has garnered mixed reactions

AMENITIES: As many Renters continue to Work From Home, they want different things out of their APARTMENT communities

OFFICE: Despite a massive shift to hybrid work by knowledge workers, companies are maintaining about the same amount of office space. Here's why

People say, “Never accept a counter offer.” Is it good advice? Y/N? Thoughts?

HOUSING: There is a lot to be glum about — unless you already own a home and are happy to see its value skyrocketing. But for everyone else...

LANDLORDS: Have You Ever Been Disgusted With A TENANT? What did they do? Please SHARE. Also, read the experiences of others. Wow!

As much as companies tout their compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities, the reality is that the biggest draw for many high performers is solving their frustrations

LEASING: Have you ever had a prospective Tenant say, "Can You Work With Me On The Deposit (Or Application Fee)? -OR- What is your Policy on LATE Rent?" What did you do?

PRODUCTIVITY: Three ways to convince employees that commuting to work is better than working from home.

Smart Strategies to Boost Productivity in Remote Real Estate Finance Teams

Survey: Organizations are increasingly turning to outsourcing and highly skilled freelance talent. 60% prefer to rent, borrow, or share talent because they can no longer find the skills they need

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