Jeff Griffiths seeks to unlock the power of volunteerism at HandsOn NEO
Jeff Griffiths launched HandsOn Northeast Ohio to be a support mechanism for nonprofit organizations that struggle to assemble the resources they need to do their valuable work. “Most social services rely upon people power to execute their mission,” says Griffiths, co-founder and executive director at HandsOn. “But they often don’t have that infrastructure to make […]
When you see the opportunity, it makes life a lot easier
Jeff Griffiths learns something new every day as co-founder and executive director at HandsOn Northeast Ohio. “Growing from a small startup nonprofit into a 10-year organization, the needs of an executive director change,” Griffiths says. “Hopefully we’re providing a platform and an environment with our workplace where people can make mistakes, adapt, learn and make […]
Avoid bad growth
Not all growth is good. Growth of my midsection, for example, is bad. Growing disengagement within a company’s culture is bad, and could be counterproductive to the type of growth most companies seek: growth in the bottom line.
What you don’t know about realty transfer tax could cost you
How realty transfer tax works, how it might apply to other real estate-related transactions, and the importance of hiring professionals to structure the most favorable terms, according to Catherine Marriott, a member of Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC.
Look for new ways to broaden your thinking — and increase your chances of success
In 1954, as a 52-year-old milkshake-machine vendor was visiting one of his restaurant customers in San Bernardino, California, he witnessed a unique food assembly line system that two brothers had developed. Immediately recognizing the potential of their idea, he offered to pay them a percentage of their gross receipts. The brothers agreed, and now the […]
Demand is growing in the captioning and court reporting profession
According to a recent National Court Reporters Association survey that looked at the trends affecting job opportunities in the profession, it’s expected there will be 5,500 job openings available in the field across the country in the next five years, says Cuyahoga Community College’s Kelly Moranz, CRI.
Work with your bank to assess your company heading into 2018
As we slip into the fourth quarter to wind down 2017, it’s time to start planning for the year ahead. When it comes to running a successful business, there are many factors to consider, such as staffing needs, making improvements to operational procedures and addressing your company’s finances. That’s where your bank comes in, says Northwest Bank’s Adrian Pasquale.
Say ‘thank you’ to employees by wowing them with a great holiday party
Holiday parties are meant to thank employees for all the work they have done throughout the year. It’s also an opportunity for everyone in the company to step out of their work roles and spend time with each other in a social setting, says Rock The House Audio Visual’s Matt Radicelli.
Conflict resolution program could be used to resolve workplace issues
Susan C. Stone and Kristina W. Supler, principals at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman, are confident restorative justice is a program that can be effectively used to address harm and conflict in the workplace.
If you want a friend, you need to be a friend
In second grade, I transferred to a new school, St. Gregory’s. I found out right away that I was behind in my studies. I could not ask my parents for help with my homework — my mom completed only seventh grade and my dad fifth. But I did not let that become an obstacle to […]