With increasing frequency, small businesses are learning that they have been the victim of employee embezzlement. Whether the employee used the company credit card for personal gain or gave themselves unauthorized raises, victim businesses are often at a loss at where to turn and what to do next. What a victim business might not realize… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
When Employee Embezzlement Happens, Businesses Have Options
Support Work Ready Forsyth in the New Year
Winston Talent The economy is steadily growing, both locally and nationally. Unemployment is low. These are great traits for a city to boast about; unfortunately, they only tell half the story. Employment rates only consider those in the population that are employed or actively searching for a job while neglecting to represent those that have… Read More »
Conquering the Business 40 Closure
After years of preparation and planning, it’s finally here: The Business 40 closure. The 1.2 mile stretch of Business 40 that runs through the heart of downtown Winston-Salem is closed until 2020. Which means, the 80,000+ drivers that use this thoroughfare for their daily commute are now being redirected. Though the affected stretch of highway… Read More »
Top 10 Provisions for Construction Contracts
Contracts for building and construction projects can be as varied as buildings — they come in many shapes and sizes. Some are as short as one-page proposals, while others may include dozens, and even hundreds, of sections and pages. Whether you’re a building owner or general contractor, there are a number of key provisions that… Read More »
Celebrate Talent
Winston Talent Walter Farabee, Director of Talent Retention and Recruitment Earlier this month, the Chamber of Commerce hosted the Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards to celebrate twenty exemplary young professionals. This was the fifth year the event has been held. Over time the number of annual applications has grown steadily. This award is not merely… Read More »
Triad Talent | What Your Job Candidate Wants From You
The hiring process is very different from how it used to be. In the past, you would put a job posting in the newspaper or on your website and then the applications would flood your inbox. Not today. It takes a lot more deliberate planning to hire the best talent. Believe me, the candidates you… Read More »