Leaving the mother ship
The difference between a risk and an adventure “I’ve always wanted to run my own business. Good or bad, right or wrong, this is my opportunity to do it.” That’s a quote from Paul Smucker Wagstaff, president and CEO of Eagle Family Foods Group LLC, taken from this month’s cover story. Wagstaff, along with his […]
Have bold conversations about your business culture now
I was horrified at news that Matt Lauer had been pretending to be a good guy while secretly premeditating assaults on women in his office. Tragically, we see that Lauer is just one in a tidal wave of men misusing their power to coerce and abuse subordinates. Jim Collins, the author of “Good to Great,” […]
Three building blocks to create a more inclusive work environment
“Diversity is the mix. Inclusion is making the mix work.” — Andres Tapia, global diversity & inclusion solutions leader, Korn Ferry Hay Group Now that you’ve enhanced your recruiting and hiring processes to build a team which reflects diverse perspectives and experiences, you’re done, right? Well, not exactly. There’s more to be completed before your […]
Father who lost daughter to addiction wants to help families find answers
Bill Ayars understands the incredible pain that comes with losing a child. In February 2016, his 28-year-old daughter, Jennifer, lost her battle with addiction, creating a void that can never be filled. But he didn’t want that to be the end of Jennifer’s story. Six months after his daughter’s passing, Ayars set out to create […]
How to help your employees be smart health care consumers
Employers are starting to understand the importance of helping their employees make informed health care decisions — but few know how to do it. HealthLink’s Bridgette Bock shares tips to help change that.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Feb. 5
Europe’s largest software company SAP has acquired cloud-computing firm CallidusCloud for $36 a share, a total of ~$2.4B or a 21 percent premium over Callidus’ 30-day weighted average share price.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Jan. 30
Dell Technologies is considering a reverse-merger with VMware, the ~$60B cloud computing company it has an 80 percent stake in.
Keeping nurses happy should be a top priority for health care organizations
Sentact’s Chris Dube looks at the factors that lead to nurse turnover and how organizations can make improvements to keep them happy so they’re less likely to leave.
Soft is the new hard
Your ability (or inability) to connect with, communicate with and collaborate with human beings will determine your level of effectiveness.
Expectations vs. reality
The expectations and reality of transitioning to retirement