How to help your employees better manage their care and costs
When employees understand their health insurance, they can make good decisions that benefit themselves and their employer. Medical Mutual’s Veronica Hawkins discusses what organizations can do to help their employees take a more active role in their health care decisions.
Google AdWords for B2B companies: yes or no?
With the right strategy and structure, AdWords can be a B2B workhorse and generate sales and leads.
Collaboration highlighted in Who to Watch list
In this month’s issue, we share our thoughts on the leaders we expect to play a pivotal role in shaping the new year with our Who to Watch list.
The 2017 Evolution of Manufacturing Awards
The 2017 Evolution of Manufacturing Award honorees exemplify the energy and focus it takes to conquer all fronts in these emerging risks. The revolution has already begun; the evolution is up to us.
Who to Watch: Central Ohio
A look at the men and women poised to shape Central Ohio in 2017 and beyond
HOUSTEX 2017: Exploring manufacturers' top challenges
HOUSTEX 2017 will deliver cutting-edge technologies and educational content covering some of the manufacturers top challenges and newest technology in 3D/additive technologies, cybersecurity awareness, meaningful data collection, workforce in the 21st century and a workshop on lean for efficient operations.
Keys to maintaining culture through rapid growth
I’ve always been partial to the letter C. It’s the first letter of three words that define our priorities at Akron Children’s Hospital: culture, commitment and children. I routinely hear from employees and visitors that you can feel our culture as soon as you walk through our doors. Our culture is no accident. It’s based […]
Practicing the pitch: The fine art of persuasion
While many students were just waking up one Saturday morning in October, a hearty group of 40 students gathered at University of Akron to learn the fine art of the elevator pitch. Dr. Scott Shane from Case Western Reserve University coached these eager innovators at Pitch U, a program designed to coach students on the […]
Take advantage of the opportunities Akron has to offer
These days it seems like I am learning about exciting projects or programs happening or being planned in the city of Akron with regularity. New partnerships, new investments in our infrastructure, new construction and new programs are all part of the conversation. It is energizing to see so much positive change taking place to make […]
Build a culture that can pivot to meet the needs of consumers
One of the most important aspects of leadership is the willingness to take a step back and regroup when business falls short of expectations. It may be that the market has changed and your product or service offering is no longer relevant to consumers. In other cases, the problem isn’t what you are offering but […]