About Andi Simon Andrea J. Simon, Ph.D., (“Andi”) is an international leader in the growing field of corporate anthropology, an award-winning author, and founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC). SAMC was founded two decades ago to apply the theory, methods, and tools of anthropology to help companies, organizations, and communities adapt to…

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay  Before the COVID-19 pandemic business had other priorities and it seemed like simpler times. Many companies were making great progress in their efforts to be more environmentally friendly, yet since the pandemic, it’s understandable if these have gone out of the window or if they have simply become irrelevant…

Pixabay CC0 License One common issue that afflicts many entrepreneurs, especially in the early days of their business ventures, is the drive to try and constantly micromanage every aspect of the operations of their business. On the one hand, this is a pretty understandable impulse. If you have invested your blood, sweat, tears, and your…

As you progress in your career, you can soon find yourself with knowledge that other people could really benefit from. Once you overcome imposter syndrome, you can discover a wide world out there for sharing your expertise. From people starting out in the industry to businesses needing consulting advice, there are different ways you can…

It doesn’t matter whether your business is large or small; as an employer, you have a duty of care to your employees, and they should be able to expect a safe working environment. This is the very basis of your relationship, and if this fails not only could serious injury occur, but you would have…