<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[United Business Consultants ]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Business Consultants | UBC]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:10:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Lunch Becomes a Million-Dollar Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[On December 19, 1978, property and construction professionals gathered for a lunchtime carol service that raised $5,200 for homelessness and children's charities. Forty-seven years later, The Story of Christmas Appeal raised over $1.3 million in a single evening. The difference? They kept showing up, stayed focused, and treated seasonal generosity as the start of something bigger. What if your Christmas event became a decades-long commitment to your community?]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/christmas-lunch-becomes-a-million-dollar-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694b8d5300b0d11d8887b885</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_fe3bc7eca9ee40189746887029afe0ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business and Nonprofit Partnerships Can Create Real Impact During the Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas is the most important season for nonprofits, but it only creates lasting impact when businesses treat giving as strategy, not charity. A recent Baltimore holiday giveaway serving 3,000 families shows what happens when corporate partners and nonprofits collaborate with real intention, infrastructure, and trust. Stronger communities. Stronger brands. Partnerships that last well past December.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/business-and-nonprofit-partnerships-can-create-real-impact-during-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940f72a24d4646829cba1d1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:10:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_5e856535bf8e469a8d0df4f4ffbb7de4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Independence Becomes Isolation: What Notre Dame's CFP Snub Teaches Us About Strategic Obsolescence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notre Dame went 10-2 and missed the College Football Playoff. Miami, same record, got in. The difference? Notre Dame's independence has become strategic isolation. While they protected autonomy, super-conferences built structural advantages into the system. Notre Dame secured a 2026 guarantee if ranked top 12, but the SEC and Big Ten now control the playoff format. When the rulebook changes again, will Notre Dame have a seat at the table or just another temporary deal?]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/when-independence-becomes-isolation-what-notre-dame-s-cfp-snub-teaches-us-about-strategic-obsolesce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6938fa210b27bc7cafc86be2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:31:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_5f64afaee855425abd2e146e27aef53e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Power Brokers Control Your Talent Pipeline: The Jimmy Sexton–Penn State Case Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penn State's stalled coaching search reveals a critical business lesson: when one power broker controls your talent pipeline, you negotiate from behind. Super agent Jimmy Sexton has reportedly blocked Penn State's access to top candidates after the university fired his client James Franklin. The result? Two months without a hire while competitors filled vacancies in weeks. This isn't sports drama. It's what happens when a single gatekeeper owns your executive access.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/when-power-brokers-control-your-talent-pipeline-the-jimmy-sexton-penn-state-case-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931da4f644b95bce4b677bd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:31:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_0ce1f9b4d5c1482c8386a7a88f7fda3f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hiring Hall of Fame (and Shame): The Best and Worst Hiring Decisions in Business History - When Second Chances Work (and Don't)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some hires revive companies, others sink them. Apple’s revival under Steve Jobs shows how the right leader with the right alignment can transform everything, while J.C. Penney’s failed bet on Ron Johnson proves brilliance in the wrong context can be disastrous. The difference comes down to fit, timing, and understanding what your company truly needs.
]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/the-hiring-hall-of-fame-and-shame-the-best-and-worst-hiring-decisions-in-business-history-when</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692eabc7d566b35f04ae757c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:34:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_14ccf58f90e441178923f5a2a6d52f10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>United Business Consultants</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission vs. Market: How Nonprofit HR Can Win the Talent War Without Losing Its Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategies nonprofits need for talent retention]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/mission-vs-market-how-nonprofit-hr-can-win-the-talent-war-without-losing-its-identity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692ea2f30170a61543018fd2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:32:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_bb709690732b4d88a9f1507c40d2c0a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Kiffin's $91M LSU Deal: What Elite Coaching Contracts Teach Us About Executive Hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Kiffin's $91M LSU deal isn't just sports news—it's a masterclass in executive hiring.
LSU pays $13M/year with 80% buyout protection and no mitigation clause. One coach now carries a CEO-level package in a market where coaching buyouts already top $100M per season.
The lesson for business leaders? Your executive labor market may look less like your HR handbook and more like the SEC. A few roles truly move the scoreboard. If you don't know which roles are "Kiffin-level" and which aren't, you']]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/lane-kiffin-s-91m-lsu-deal-what-elite-coaching-contracts-teach-us-about-executive-hiring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692e2f862bc8fd382e71aeab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:24:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_ea038ddf49cd459e857c8993a7925f8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Bias in Recruitment: 2025 Research, Legal Shifts, and What Employers Must Do Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is accelerating hiring decisions and legal exposure at the same pace. Recent studies confirm recruiters mirror AI biases, while new state laws in California, New York, Colorado, and Illinois now mandate regular audits, candidate notifications, and alternative assessments. The most common compliance failures: using unaudited tools, inadequate candidate notice, and letting AI serve as the primary decision-maker without proper human oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/ai-bias-in-recruitment-2025-research-legal-shifts-and-what-employers-must-do-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692552759745b3c9f144ae6f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:06:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_eaf708cda0994ddea1fa0e60759a1430~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>United Business Consultants</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The SHRM Paradox: When HR’s Largest Authority Faces Questions About Its Own Workplace Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Society for Human Resource Management faces questions about its own workplace practices amid a federal lawsuit and internal concerns.​​​]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/the-shrm-paradox-when-hr-s-largest-authority-faces-questions-about-its-own-workplace-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6926372e796776908364bf49</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:25:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_b00fec9834bf4262b6e5d96e7f9dcfda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_939,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving, we're thinking about the leaders who chose to invest in their people.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving, we're thinking about the leaders who chose to invest in their people. At UBC, we've seen organizations strengthen from within with better systems, clearer expectations, and strategic people plans that work. The results? Teams that thrive and performance that rises. To every client who trusted us with leadership searches, fractional HR, and workforce transformation, thank you. Looking ahead to 2025, we're ready to help you ]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/this-thanksgiving-we-re-thinking-about-the-leaders-who-chose-to-invest-in-their-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692520628c513b4f517e8d4e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:23:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_0baca53c7e4c4e4da3b298c1f183ebfc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>United Business Consultants</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a single strategic hire matters: lessons from recent commercial and healthcare leader appointments.]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a single hire will determine commercial success or regulatory compliance, the process matters more than the job title. This post breaks down a real world approach to defining outcomes, mapping the micro-market, and creating a sourcing and onboarding plan that produces measurable impact.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/when-a-single-strategic-hire-matters-lessons-from-recent-commercial-and-healthcare-leader-appointme</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6916767198ab608cbd1561fb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_a329e8c243f84dc3b7f721098642bd60~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Consulting Divide: AI and the Human Factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI has officially become the consulting industry’s great divide. According to McKinsey’s Superagency in the Workplace  report, nearly every major organization is investing in AI, but only 1 percent say they are mature in applying it. Boston Consulting Group’s Are You Generating Value from AI?  adds that firms using AI strategically are already outpacing competitors in both performance and profitability. The message is clear: AI alone is not the differentiator. Execution is. Why Many Firms Are...]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/the-new-consulting-divide-ai-and-the-human-factor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ffd029a6685bed0c15248d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:16:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_c2c3cf06d97b41fd8d85afd2ed185038~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Meyer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith, Culture, and Compliance: Navigating Hiring in Nonprofits Without Losing Mission Integrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring in nonprofits blends purpose with complexity. Leaders must balance faith-based values, cultural sensitivity, and legal compliance without losing sight of mission. At UBC, we help organizations navigate these tensions by creating HR frameworks that honor beliefs while meeting modern standards. Our approach ensures compliance, builds inclusive cultures, and aligns policies with daily practice, so purpose always leads.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/faith-culture-and-compliance-navigating-hiring-in-nonprofits-without-losing-mission-integrity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ffb225dc39b5e10eb1fa82</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:07:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_b1031bc39cca4449821722198da23db6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness: Supporting Early Detection and Employee Wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a 500-character insert for the blog:

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Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, but early detection saves lives. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage regular screenings, workplace education, and compassionate support for employees facing diagnosis. At UBC, we believe strong teams start with informed, supported individuals. Explore resources from the American Cancer Society and CDC to learn more about screening guidelines and prevention. Togethe]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/breast-cancer-awareness-supporting-early-detection-and-employee-wellbeing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924bc0d8ec905647bd80ecf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_3d1df2734d6d4560b072311de1c8488a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>United Business Consultants</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Good Intentions Aren't Enough: The Real Cost of HR Failures in Non-Profits ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why are funded nonprofits failing? In NYC, organizations like Catholic Charities shut down programs due to staff burnout, with turnover hitting 30%. The cause is not a lack of money; it is a broken HR model. This crisis is cutting essential community services nationwide, but some organizations have found a better way forward.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/when-good-intentions-aren-t-enough-the-real-cost-of-hr-failures-in-non-profits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b9e8a04c40c4b0142d29c5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:17:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_135189ac045c4c6cbd6672a1a70d95a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Slow, Overly Selective Hiring Can Stall Startup Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you are building a company with 20 to 150 employees, every hire counts. The wrong hiring approach can slow momentum, drain...]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/when-slow-overly-selective-hiring-can-stall-startup-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b932bf6d3029a15965ab4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:25:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_69efd68fadcc4f1c98cdf10fa627ae9d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting on the American Dream: What the 4th of July Means to Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 4th of July reminds me that the heart of American business isn't just in Fortune 500 boardrooms, it's in the courage of entrepreneurs, the determination of small business owners, and the vision of nonprofits working to make their communities better. At UBC, our most rewarding partnerships have been with organizations that embody the American Dream in its purest form, proving that in America, you can still build something from nothing.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/reflecting-on-the-american-dream-what-the-4th-of-july-means-to-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68670c535312404dc7cefe88</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_965b4d93b954473b87e8968f0c0115a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Collins </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy 4th of July! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating 249 years of freedom and independence, which drive innovation and opportunity. Happy 4th of July!]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/happy-4th-of-july</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6866ffd25312404dc7ceda39</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:24:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_e446ac02739548a5a13de96b082f94c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>United Business Consultants</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Labor Crunch to Project Chaos: Why Construction Firms Are Turning to Fractional HR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trades are short on talent and long on risk. Fractional HR keeps construction firms compliant, staffed, and project-ready.]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/from-labor-crunch-to-project-chaos-why-construction-firms-are-turning-to-fractional-hr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684dcdc3355e04d34970199d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:30:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_2df2dba77a8046609739cc519365384b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Meyer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Construction Leaders Are Building with Fractional HR: Lessons from the Field.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lessons from the field. ]]></description><link>https://www.unitedbusinessconsultants.com/post/why-construction-leaders-are-building-with-fractional-hr-lessons-from-the-field</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c5d25b80f7a04fa99d122</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:25:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb9446_b60846cba26240ea95c5e09ff33f8760~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Meyer</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>