Virginia is developing its new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is beginning to share more information about how the program will be implemented. This summer, VEC held nine listening sessions with workers,...
Rian Chandler Dovis, Brand Federation
My First Job WasI helped a family friend in her tiny restaurant. Best Advice I've ReceivedSimplifying your message makes it more memorable and impactful. Valuable Lessons I've LearnedTo push past my natural thinking patterns, question my first response, and take time...
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Event Recording: Pay Transparency & the Modern Hiring Process | InUnison + Sandbox
Workload Check-In
Examine where your time goes, what could be delegated, and one responsibility to hand off.
Networking 101: Building Trusted Relationships
Identify valuable connections, gaps in your network, and one relationship to invest in this month.
Compliance 101: Staying Ahead of What’s Changing
Take stock of the Virginia business requirements you track and identify one compliance question to investigate.
Finance 101: Getting a Clear Picture of Profitability
Step back from daily transactions to examine profitability, pricing, cash flow, and recurring expenses.
Marketing 101: Finding Your Visibility Gaps
See where customers find you, clarify your message, and choose one marketing channel to test.
HR 101: Building a Team That Stays
Review how you hire, onboard, retain, and manage employees—and decide where to improve first.




