Tag: business
Worker shortage inspires incentives
Although companies are opening back up due to lifts of some of the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, workers continue to be reluctant to return to work. This has created a worker shortage, leaving businesses working with ways to encourage their workers to return to work in-person. As an incentive to get more people to […]
Costs push companies to move headquarters out of California
A lot of prominent businesses got their start in California, but over the past few years many businesses have decided that the cost of living and the rise of taxes and real estate prices are enough to make them move their headquarters out of California and to states with easier taxes and where they would […]
CBU hosts business competition for students after cancellation in 2020
The Annual Business Plan Competition at California Baptist University has returned in 2021 in full force after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Students from every major are invited to join by March 8 for a chance to present their plan in Innovators Auditorium come April 8. Last year, the unexpected arrival of […]
Pandemic impacts essential workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown whose jobs are essential to keeping our society going, and the pandemic has greatly affected these places and the people who work hard to keep them running. Many jobs people might not initially think are essential have proven to be just that. During a pandemic where people are staying inside […]
School of Business extends reach of Leadership Studies Program
Starting this semester, CBU’s Leadership Studies Program will be hosted by the Robert K. Jabs School of Business, and they have big plans for it. They want a wide reach for the program, as anyone can benefit from strong leadership skills. Dr. Gaynell Vanderslice, assistant professor of business management and the new program director for […]
CBU hosts Spring Expo career fair
California Baptist University’s Career Center hosted the Spring Expo career fair Feb. 19, where 100 companies were represented and offered opportunities to students for at least 400 positions. The event occurs every February, and this career fair had opportunities for all majors. Lisa Singer, employer relations specialist and event coordinator, said contrary to popular belief, […]
CBU staff member hosts internship session
A staff member at California Baptist University held open office hours in the lobby of the Robert K. Jabs School of Business Jan. 27 to inform and educate students on potential internship opportunities accredited by the university. Dawn Carter, client relations and internship specialist, said her role is to connect students with practical learning experiences […]
Instagram Acts As New ‘Business Card’ for Gaining Clients
With social media’s growing influence, business cards are no longer as essential as they used to be for new businesses. Many businesses people might never have heard of before can easily be found through Instagram searches or shared content. As a result of this more efficient alternative to business cards, some skip the creation of […]
New Dining Options Expected in Lancer Plaza
The start of a new fall semester at California Baptist University brings many changes, including a brand new main entrance to campus and parking garage on Adams Street. All of the new and planned construction raises the question of whether students will be able to see the changes on campus extend to dining options. Dr. […]