A strategy to actually ‘think outside the box’
Great business leaders, like former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, promote that it’s the responsibility of every worker to find a better way of doing things. But what techniques are needed to develop a simple, easy process to encourage new ideas?
A battle plan for the war for talent
Today’s business environment calls for a new and fresh approach to attract new talent and retain existing staff in the war for talent.
Brand management in a digital world
The Center for Branding at the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business observed the three key trends for digital media.
Organizations need to get feedback right, too
If managers are to master feedback, organizations must become engaged with thoughtful, well-rounded systems to help them succeed.
A long-term look at life and business
This issue partly focuses on business longevity — where I queried senior executives of companies at least 50 years old about how they’ve adapted to internal and external conditions for long-term success.
How to avoid the plan administration pitfalls of employee benefits
Take some time to review the pitfalls of employee benefits plan administration. Frances Horn of JRG Advisors shares what to watch for.
Simple, visible moves help in achieving a culture of wellness
Small, simple, but visible moves can communicate that employers are serious about improving the health, safety and well-being their employees. Dr. Michael Parkinson, senior medical director of UPMC Health Plan and UPMC WorkPartners, explains how.
Managing risk on debt in a rising rate environment
Borrowers who are managing a company’s interest rate risk are beginning to question their position as rates begin to rise. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman discusses the current interest rate environment and what it could mean for businesses and borrowing.
How to plan for potential business interruptions
A business continuity program works to minimize, if not avoid, the impact from any given business interruption event. Arthur J. Gallagher’s Dereck Malzi shares how to set up a business continuity program before disaster strikes.
How to increase engagement in your health care benefit programs
Engagement is connecting with employees throughout their health care journey and meeting them wherever they are with the expertise and ability to deliver exactly what they need in the moment they need it. Engage your employees with this advice from Kara Trott of Quantum Health.