July - Chicago Business Barometer™
08/09/2022
Chicago Business Barometer™ slid further in July, extending June's decline. The indicator fell 3.9 points to 52.1, the lowest level since August 2020.
All main indicators decreased except for prices paid and employment, the latter of which hit the highest level since October 2021.
Want to Improve Your Talent Pool? Invest Meaningfully in Your Community.
8/09/2022
Talent is key for an organization. Finding new ways to attract and retain talent should be a core strategy. We need to invest in our local community, to maintain a quality and vibrate workforce.
Relationships need to be built starting with the schools, students and community. Invest and recognize your people. Look at relationships for the long-term.
Full Story: Industry Week 24/7 (7/28)
7 Strategies for Growing Your Business When Supply Chain Distruptions are Everywhere
7/19/2022
Inventory and shipping delays do not mean the end of your business. Now is the time to move forward. Review your procedures and communication plans to keep your operations flowing.
Rethink your inventory, to ways to communicate with your teams. Now may be the time to relax and give people time away.
Full Story: Entrepreneur (7/7)