Freedom a la Cart evolves to better serve human trafficking survivors
Freedom a la Cart has evolved to better serve the survivors of human trafficking. Executive Director Paula Haines shares how the nonprofit has increased its capacity and fulfilled a need.
Millennials are far from brand-averse consumers
One glance at any millennial’s Instagram account, and you’ll find tags to brands they follow, buy or long for. So, companies need to meet this generation where it counts to start building brand loyalty and earn their business.
Gender parity is the path to growth
Women tend to compete with each other, but we need to support each other, says new ICC President Kelly Gratz. That’s because the path to growth, in terms of revenue, geographies and experience, is through diversity.
Finding and keeping great employees
The employees are the lifeblood of Dismas, so the organization is intentional about finding and keeping great ones. Bob Parsons shares how his company does this.
Search for the right mentor to help guide you
Finding the perfect mentor is rarely easy, and both the mentor and mentee need to consider a few key criteria, says Jane Grote Abell of Donatos Pizza.
Blind spots and expecting the unexpected
Janet Meeks ponders the different types of blind spots within business. They can cause a collision course within our careers, and factor into the success or failure of mergers and acquisitions.
Challenges can prod you into a new, better direction
Sometimes challenges give you a nudge and the confidence to move on to other things. Other times, they can point you in new directions.
What you see is not always what you get
In the take-no-prisoners world of commerce, the rule for business success is caveat emptor — buyer beware.
Technology tools drive efficient cash flow management
Payments modernization is underway, thanks to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, real-time payments and data mining. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman warns how falling behind the financial technology curve can affect cash flow management.
Diet and nutrition have a hand in chronic health conditions
What and how much you eat and drink can ease or exacerbate your chronic health conditions. UPMC Health Plan’s Karen DePasquale explains how diet connects to chronic health conditions, and why employers should use health coaches.