I am writing this from Cape Town, South Africa. COVID-19 has been slow to arrive here, thankfully. However, its economic effects are starting to be felt. Similar to the U.S., schools, universities, restaurants, fitness centers and numerous other businesses are starting to close. But with an already struggling economy, underfunded healthcare systems and facilities, and [...]

Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order on Thursday, March 12 stating that state tax filing deadlines have been extended by at least 60 days for California individuals and businesses unable to file a timely tax return or make a timely payment as a result of complying with a state or local public health official’s imposition or recommendation of social distancing mea [...]

Private labels in the food and beverage industry have reached an all-time high. To consumers, the benefits are clear – alternative prices for conventional purchases. However, consumer benefits are accompanied by overwhelming challenges to food and beverage manufacturer brands. By 2018, the private label food industry snatched 19.3 percent (dollars) and 23 percent (uni [...]

GHJ asked Marie DeAeth-d’Almeida, Director of Operations and Grants Management for the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, about public-private partnerships.Q: What is the public-private partnership model?A: That is a great question – and one we hear often! The short answer is that the public-private partnership model is a collaborative endeavor that taps into the efficienc [...]

Originally published in HR Daily Advisor As our world evolves with new technology and diverse people entering the workforce, companies must adapt their recruiting strategy to meet both talent and client demands. The competition for attracting top talent is fierce, but the values of the evolving workplace and workforce must be aligned because clients want a trusted ad [...]

We are kicking off our Movie Business Podcast Series with hosts Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition. Our first guest is Michael Grillo, Film Producer for blockbuster Hollywood films such as Ant-Man, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Michael also [...]

Every five years the Bureau of Economic Analysis (“BEA”) performs a benchmark survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad (“USDIA”) called the BE-10. The purpose of the survey is to collect data about USDIA and provide comprehensive analyses to policymakers. Although BE-10 reports are only statistical surveys (non-tax forms), taxpayers holding an interest in foreign affil [...]

I grew up eating and working at my family’s Italian deli in Los Angeles, CA. I started helping out in the back room preparing pastry boxes in fifth grade and later progressed to working behind the counter in high school and college, eating all types of meats and cheeses along the way. Working at the deli sparked my interest in the food and beverage industry.The Game C [...]

Mentorship and sponsorship are always top of mind when progressing through your career. While often used interchangeably, and imperative for career growth, there is a stark difference between mentorship and sponsorship. After attending GHJ’ recent Women’s Empowerment Speaker Series, which focused on knowing the difference and how to make the most out of both, I gain [...]

Originally published in WorldatWorkEmployers are continuing to expand their total rewards offerings to attract, engage and retain top-performing employees. A key element of this is the increase in diversity and inclusion initiatives, as 65 percent of employers deployed this in 2019, according to WorldatWork’s “2019 Inventory of Total Rewards Programs and Practices Sur [...]