After 33 years of hard work, creativity, and countless milestones, the time has come to close the doors on HJMT Public Relations Inc. This March, I officially ended an extraordinary chapter that began in March 1992. It’s been an incredible ride filled with learning, successes, and challenges. Reflecting on HJMT's...
LinkedIn in 2025? By Meagan Saxton
LinkedIn isn’t going anywhere. If other social networking platforms emerge, even those catering to B2B professionals, it’s unlikely any will displace LinkedIn’s network size, already more than 1 billion members strong around the world. As a platform for corporate leaders to put a human face to the ideas and philosophies...
Lessons Learned from Building a Personal Brand
Building a brand has never been more critical than it is today. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative professional, or simply someone wanting to make your mark, I can tell you firsthand that cultivating a strong personal brand opens doors you never even saw coming. But how do you stand...
Top Social Media Strategies
Social media has become a powerful tool for small businesses, leveling the playing field and connecting brands with their audience like never before. But to stay ahead in 2025, adapting to the latest trends shaping the digital landscape is essential. Here’s a look at the top social media trends small...
Tips on Working From Home Plus Job Opportunities
Over the past few years, the actual landscape of work has felt like it changed seismically. With the advent of tech and a rise in remote working, we rethink our careers. Phone-based work-from-home (WFH) jobs are among the most accessible and most flexible types of options available. These roles let...
The Rise of Solopreneurs: How to Thrive Without a Team
The traditional 9-to-5 office job is no longer the only path to success. The rise of the "solopreneur" is reshaping how many individuals approach business and career development. Such individuals operate entirely independently, wearing multiple hats as they manage every aspect of their business. Although many who fly solo love...
On Being a Woman in Business
Being a woman in business has been an incredible journey filled with triumphs and challenges. Despite reaching success at my PR firm, HJMT PR, the road was not without its hurdles, many of which were uniquely tied to my gender. The recent events in the news brought me back to...
On a Recent Delta Flight
Upon returning home from the Boston Run Show, where I had been a presenter, I was upgraded to First Class for my flight back to New York. At least five people were in line for the restroom as the doors closed. This led us to sit at the gate, waiting...
Employee Benefits and Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions
This year, the employee benefits landscape continues to evolve, with a heightened focus on financial well-being. Today, we explore the critical role financial benefits play in employees' lives, and I'm thrilled to have a seasoned expert with us who can shed light on this transformative shift. I'm Hilary Topper, and...
46% of People of Color Say Employers Could Do More to Decrease Hair Discrimination
What gets me angry is our lack of understanding of different people and different cultures. We're not the "white America" that we may have been in the past. We are comprised of so many different types of people and those differences make us an amazing country, because we are not...