December 1, 2016
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Stephanie Ramsey on December 1, 2016
Stephanie Ramsey on December 1, 2016Ban the Box Status Report Momentum for the policy has grown exponentially, particularly in recent years. There are a total of 17 states representing nearly every region of the country that have adopted the policies: California (2013, 2010) Colorado (2012) Connecticut (2010) Delaware (2014) Georgia (2015) Hawaii (1998) Illinois (2014, 2013) Maryland (2013) Massachusetts (2010) Minnesota (2013, 2009) Nebraska (2014) New Jersey (2014) New Mexico (2010) Ohio (2015) Rhode Island (2013) Vermont (2015) Virginia (2015) Six states have removed the conviction history question on job applications for private employers, which advocates embrace as the next step in the evolution of these policies. Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey Rhode Island Numerous cities and counties have implemented ban the box practices: Arizona – Tucson California – Alameda County, Berkeley, Carson, Compton, East Palo Alto, Oakland, Pasadena, Richman, San Francisco, Santa Clara […]
September 26, 2016
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Dan Isard on September 26, 2016
Dan Isard on September 26, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Foresight Names Mandy M. Rohde, CPA, as Director of Accounting Services Phoenix – September 21, 2016 — Today, Daniel M. Isard, president and founder of The Foresight Companies, North America’s premier financial and management consulting firm serving funeral homes and cemeteries, announced that he hired Mandy Rohde, CPA as Director of Accounting Services. Dan stated, “After conducting a nationwide search for a Director of Accounting Services, Mandy Rhode, has been identified as the most qualified person to lead our company’s accounting team as we provide accounting services to the next generation of funeral home and cemetery business owners and managers.” Mandy will continue the work created by Diane DeClercq who is retiring. Diane served in this capacity for almost a dozen years and helped launch Foresight’s “Real Time” accounting concept. “Mandy brings a sound education and skill […]
May 26, 2016
Published by Dan Isard on May 26, 2016
Dan Isard on May 26, 2016As the cremation rate continues to rise, even funeral service providers who have fully embraced cremation face challenges as the industry continues to change. In the world of an over 50% cremation rate, the question of what to do with cremated remains is asked more and more. The Crisis It has long been cited that the Chinese character for “crisis” is also the same character that is used to represent “opportunity.” Whether you read Chinese or not, it is undisputed that businesses that can best adapt to adverse situations are businesses that will prosper and rise above the rest. In our industry, many see cremation as a crisis. However, some also realize that cremation is not a crisis, but instead it is an opportunity. As the cremation rate continues to rise, even funeral service providers who have fully embraced cremation […]
April 26, 2016
Published by Dan Isard on April 26, 2016
Dan Isard on April 26, 2016The guy known for The Funeral Commander Blog and Funeral Nation Web Show joins with Dan Isard’s financial and management consulting company. Dan has hired Jeff Harbeson as Director of Marketing. “We have conducted a nationwide search to identify the most qualified person to lead our company’s marketing effort into the next generation of funeral home and cemetery owners and managers. I am happy to entrust that responsibility with Jeff Harbeson,” stated Dan.
August 18, 2015
Published by Dan Isard on August 18, 2015
Dan Isard on August 18, 2015Phoenix, AZ August 18, 2015: Daniel M. Isard, president of The Foresight Companies, LLC announced today that Christopher L. Farmer, long time industry legal expert, has joined his company as a financial and business management consultant.