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Locally, Fidelity Bank is a leader in financial literacy. We partner with nonprofits and local schools to deliver financial education through our Youth Savings Program, which has curriculum available from pre-K to adult learning.

“We have a responsibility to protect your data, and if we can’t, then we don’t deserve to serve you,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post last month after announcing sweeping security changes across the platform.

Though it has had recent downfalls, it is still the birthplace of the hashtag and is still a top-used platform.

The authoritative management style is fading. These days, many jobs involve knowledge work, where an employee’s main contribution is subject matter expertise. Consequently, a manager’s role is evolving into more of a “team leader” or “motivational coach.”

This April, Gambel will celebrate its ninth anniversary in the Big Easy, followed shortly by the 22nd annual Equal Pay Day.

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to freshen up your office surroundings. Clutter-busting tips include:

Should a “mental health day” count as a paid sick day? Last year, a viral tweet from a CEO showing support for taking mental health days put this topic in the spotlight.

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing work situations and the flexibility to overcome obstacles is a game-changer.

As part of WWL-TV’s ongoing “VERIFY” series, reporter Danny Monteverde uncovered that Marigny, Bywater and Lower Ninth Ward residents shell out more for auto insurance than anyone else in New Orleans, paying the third-highest premiums in the nation.

Every month, the New Orleans Chamber holds one of its most popular events, the Power Lunch/Breakfast.

A credit score relates to how likely you are to repay debt. Credit bureaus use scoring models that create a score ranging from 300-850.

A recent Columbia University experiment concluded that men value intelligence and ambition in their female counterparts – up to a certain point.

Too often, business owners try to deduct every possible expense, but this can be counterproductive. It makes your business appear less profitable on paper, which could limit the amount of money you can borrow to help grow your business.

New technologies are being incorporated into our lives each year. We now have the ability to get directions without using a map, reserve a table without making a call and purchase groceries without a shopping cart.

The Rotary Club of Mid-City New Orleans celebrated International Women’s Day with a brunch at Propeller. CMO of Fidelity Bank, Tammy O’Shea, presented an overview of the state of women owned business. “Women are not only starting businesses, they are staying in business,” commented O’Shea.

The recent changes on Instagram make it harder for marketers to engage their audiences. Rather than listed chronologically, posts are now based on the number of likes, comments, views, shares, saves and direct messages. High engagement signals to Instagram that the content is what people want to see.

There are many reasons to love podcasts. They’re portable, convenient and can be a great source of knowledge. Here are three great marketing podcasts to put on your list:

Job application season is underway for upcoming college graduates! Though it might seem daunting, getting ready for the real world can be exciting if you know how to navigate it.

With more than 1,300 members, 120 events and only six employees, the New Orleans Chamber gets a helping hand from a group of individuals who serve as an extension of the staff.

Fidelity Bank’s data security officer, Lanaux Rareshide, shares some of the biggest mistakes people and businesses often make.

New Orleans has always been known for its music, culture and food. But did you know that over the last 300 years we’ve turned our unforgettable city into a premier location for transportation and logistics?

Business leaders can be overwhelmed by the myriad of managing styles. Inc. reports it may be possible to narrow it down to two thinking patterns: management- and leadership-focused.

When The New Orleans 100 launched over one year ago, WWL-TV was proud to become the first media sponsor of any of The 100 affiliates in the network.

Instagram will finally allow profiles to schedule posts. Before we officially fall in love, it’s important to read the fine print.

Joint ventures can be tremendously successful. But certain sins during the planning phases can be deadly:

WWL-TV’s sports anchor and reporter Ricardo LeCompte is a new New Orleanian.

Fidelity Bank recently launched P.O.W.E.R. (Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Realized), a program designed to spur revenue growth of its women-owned business clients.

At the New Orleans Chamber, one of our favorite benefits offered to our members is access to ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

Sharing is caring, while working is life’s labor. And together, these two concepts give us co-working spaces. As you choose your ideal spot, here are some considerations:

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