How to control the cost of health care through price transparency
We practice consumerism when it comes to shopping at the grocery store, buying clothes and other products and services. JRG Advisors’ Ron Smuch explains how employers can help add health plans to that list.
Smart 50 judging day is always a great day
I spend a lot of my time listening to the stories of business leaders, asking about their challenges and discovering what their organization did to overcome those obstacles, but Smart 50 judging day takes that to another level.
Thrival doubles down on its innovation programming
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival has grown dramatically since 2013, from 2,200 attendees to 18,000 last year. The 2017 event will be held Sept 27-30 and have a renewed focus on Thrival Innovation. Innovation + music = a good time at Thrival.
What employers need to know as opioid problems hit the workplace
The opioid epidemic has reached every corner of society, including the workplace, says Dennis C. Daley, senior clinical director at UPMC Health Plan. Here’s what employers can do.
Revenue recognition standards are changing. Here’s what you should know.
Revenue is one of the most important measures used to assess a company’s performance, so it’s important to record it correctly and consistently. J.W. Wilson of Clarus Partners shares what companies should know about the changes to revenue recognition standards.
Changes at Ascender go deeper than a new name
Ascender, which began as Thrill Mill in 2012, started as a grassroots campaign to activate young professionals. It has become much more.
Hands-on collaboration at The Point at Otterbein University
The Point at Otterbein University is a one-stop shop for learning, creating and building. Learn more about the new science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) innovation center that combines academics with the business and manufacturing needs of the community in our enhanced edition of Smart Business Columbus.
Bosses are team members, too.
No matter who the boss, we always worked better when we were partners, team members and fellow employees. Bosses need help managing their team and, yes, they too need mentoring, managing and coaching to build a successful team and to be successful themselves.
Strategic planning and the importance of proper capitalization
Without a thoughtful five-year plan that’s updated annually to address shifts and changes in business cycles, companies often don’t have enough capital to compete effectively as they grow. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman talks about the importance of matching a financial plan to a strategic plan.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio broadens its support around children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio uses data to get to the root of some significant challenges that Ohio children face.