In business, mentorship is more than just a nice-to-have—it’s a crucial component of success. According to a report by mentorcliQ, 100% of the top 50 U.S. Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs in place, and those with these programs were twice as profitable as companies without them. But the true value of mentorship lies in its human impact. It’s a source of personal development, confidence-building, and transformative change that affects not just your professional life, but your personal journey as well. Connecting with someone who shares positive experiences and helps you discover your own strengths can go a long way toward overcoming doubt, fear, and the uncertainty of stepping into the unknown.

Not all AI is created equal in a warehouse context. There’s a significant gap between AI that produces dashboards and alerts and AI that actually tells your team why performance dropped and what to do about it. That gap is where most organizations are losing time, money, and competitive ground. This article breaks down the state of AI in warehousing: what it is, how it’s used, what benefits are real versus overhyped, how to actually implement it, and where the industry is headed. For a broader look beyond warehouse operations, explore our guide to AI in logistics.

At an open-air patio of a Toronto, Ontario coffee shop, Andre Teixeira and his wife, Kristina Teixeira, sit down at a bistro table with their laptops and some notes. To anyone passing by, it might look like a typical business meeting, but this is a family meeting. Today, Andre and Kristina are working out their integrated life plans over coffee.

Comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” Today, skilled supply chain practitioners are certainly in that sweet spot.

Over the past 20 years, sustainability has gone from nice-to-have to a more important area of focus for companies. While some industries have already done a lot of work in this area, more companies have gained interest as the impacts of global warming are increasingly evident.

Supply chain professionals are in the business of problem-solving. During the pandemic, agile supply chain planning helped companies pivot to handle disruptions and demand challenges to navigate closer toward a new version of “normal” operations. Organizations began to view the supply chain as more than a cost center, but rather a key strategic factor to compete and thrive in a fluctuating global market.

Chances are, you and many people you know are dealing with some level of stress compounded by the ongoing pandemic. To compound things, now we’re right in the middle of the annual holiday season. That means your friends, family, colleagues and employees are likely to be rushing around even more than usual, working extra hard...

If you’ve wondered if an outside consultant could help you expand your marketing reach, now might be an ideal time to consider hiring one.

Have you ever wondered if LinkedIn is overrated? Sure, everyone says it’s a valuable networking and B2B marketing tool. But if you’re an entrepreneur or a smaller organization, it may feel like you don’t have the time to really use it to its full potential. Is it worth the effort? In a word: Yes.

We’ve all gotten a crash course in using virtual tech to do business, courtesy of the pandemic. While seeing people over Zoom doesn’t have the same impact and feel as in-person events (and we’re crossing our fingers we can all safely return to those soon!), there are some powerful benefits to connections in the virtual world. And there are creative ways to make very real impressions through your screen!

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts 10-15 percent of adults worldwide with symptoms ranging from pain, gas, diarrhea and/or constipation. In this blog, GIThrive member Ben F. shares a bit about his background, his struggles with food and IBS, and how the GIThrive program fits into his life of service.

For the millions of people who struggle with gastrointestinal symptoms and disease, finding effective care is essential. That's why it's key to get as much info about your condition and treatment plan from your doctor as possible. Here are 5 tips from the GIThrive Care Team to make the most of precious appointment time.

As October approaches, we’re almost 10 months into one of the most challenging years in anyone’s memory. At AJA Marketing, we work closely with a number of associations and small firms and yes, we did walk clients through a few rough patches in 2020. Yet, we’ve also witnessed some best practices in action. We’ve seen associations retain most of their members. In fact, some associations even saw increases in membership.

As most human resources executives know, employee turnover carries some very heavy costs. That’s why it’s crucial to consider adding unique employee benefits as part of a strategy to attract and retain the best and brightest talent.

It’s been an unusual summer but taking a little time off is still crucial for well-being! In fact, the challenges of 2020 have made self-care and mental wellness through rest and relaxation more crucial than ever. In today’s blog, we share key summer nutrition advice from our GIThrive “food insiders”: our team of registered dietitians.

When you have a digestive disease, there are challenges beyond the illness itself. Coping with painful, often embarrassing symptoms can make it hard to fully connect with other people. Relationships can suffer. It’s a double-blow for quality of life for people with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and other digestive problems.

We all experience anxiety at one time or another. But when it goes on for too long or happens too often, ongoing anxiety can have consequences that reach far beyond mental health. At its peak, chronic anxiety can affect your sleep, immune system and even digestive health.

Webinar: Digestive issues are a sensitive matter. The symptoms of GI disorders are often painful and even overwhelming. Finding relief and ways to manage symptoms is incredibly important—and stress is one of the more prominent triggers that can make digestive problems feel worse.

Webinar: Found yourself snacking more than usual lately? Are you eating more and worried about putting on the so-called “COVID 19” (pounds)? It could be that you’re not actually physically hungry, but looking for a way to quench an emotion—a common issue for GIThrive® members working with our Health Sherpas® and dietitians.