Coastal Community Bank

🚀 The Future of Hiring is Here: Skills Over Degrees!

The job market is evolving, and businesses are shifting from degree-based hiring to skills-based hiring. Why? Because what you can do matters more than where you studied.

🔹 81% of C-suite execs are embracing skills-first hiring

🔹 85M+ skilled worker shortage projected by 2030

🔹 Tech, healthcare, and finance are hit hardest by talent gaps

By prioritizing skills, businesses can attract top talent and future-proof their workforce. Are you ready to hire for skills, not just resumes? 💡

Details --> https://www.coastalbank.com/resource/skills-based-hiring-2025/

💰 Looking for the best budget apps to help take control of your finances in 2025? 📊✨

We have heard these might be a good place to start:

🔹 YNAB – Uses zero-based budgeting to give every dollar a job and help you stay on track.

🔹 Goodbudget – A digital envelope system that makes it easy to allocate and track spending.

🔹 Honeydue – Perfect for couples managing shared expenses and bills together.

📲 Take charge of your financial future! Which app will you try first? Have better recommendations? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Check fraud is one of the most significant threats facing businesses today. Criminals are targeting U.S. mail to steal checks, leading to substantial financial losses.

📬 Real-Life Example: A small business owner in Everett mailed a $30,000 check at the local post office, only to have it intercepted and altered by fraudsters. The check was cashed, and the funds were lost. 😱

Protect Your Business:

Use checks with security features like void indicators and chemically reactive paper.

Consider electronic payment options like ACH or wire transfers.

Verify account information by phone, not email, to avoid business email compromise.

Enroll in Positive Pay and monitor it daily.

Learn more about how to safeguard your business from these threats here --> https://www.coastalbank.com/resource/protecting-your-business-from-check-fraud/

Stay vigilant and protect your business! 💼✨