Practice Management

Whether it's taking a meeting, completing a task, or volunteering, my time — and my team's time — are precious commodities. This standard applies to networking, vendors, and even clients.

We can leverage thoughtfully built applications and programs to more effectively predict our customers' or employees' needs and interests, allowing us to provide services as soon as the need arises.

"I challenge us to reframe our thinking and expand our focus based upon the understanding that everyone is in recovery from something," says Cheryl Brown Merriwether.

By prioritizing employee needs, focusing on cost-effectiveness, and taking proactive steps during open enrollment, SMBs can capitalize on the trend of employee loyalty.

These employees now will be expected to be in the office five days a week "outside of extenuating circumstances" or unless they have been granted an exception by their organization's S-team leader.

Beginning Jan. 1, PwC will require its employees in the United Kingdom to spend at least three days a week with clients or in the office.