How to deliver bad news, but still provide hope
Virtually every company at some point has news that can take the steam out of its sails. Michael Feuer says the job of leadership is to get the word out quickly in a straightforward way before employees and management hear about it elsewhere.
Building a better partnership by discussing the details day one
Brouse McDowell’s Mark E. Krohn explains the steps business partners can take to be better prepared to operate their company and deal with conflict.
Buckeye Fasteners succeeds because everyone focuses on their role
Pat Finnegan did not come to Buckeye Fasteners to become the company’s president and CEO. Back in 1980, the CPA and graduate from the University of Notre Dame was content to lead the company’s accounting department. “I was happy to have that position,” Finnegan says. “I was too young and naïve to see that far […]
A simple review of your financial affairs could make a big difference
Skoda Minotti’s Scott J. Swain covers what investors should check for in a year-end review.
What fiduciaries should look for during annual benefit plan reviews
Employee benefit plan sponsors and fiduciaries must realize how important plan compliance and their fiduciary responsibilities are to their companies, employees and plan participants. Sean Pierce of Clarus Partners shares what you need to know about benefit plan reviews and the responsibilities of plan fiduciaries.
Cornerstone of Hope offers a light in the darkness of grief
Mark Tripodi was heading out on a business trip in early 2001, a mere 10 months after he and his wife, Christi, had lost their three-year-old son, Bobby. The couple was part of a group that met each month to talk about the grieving process. It was helpful, but it wasn’t enough. “I was on […]
Soft and hard skills are needed to fill in-demand jobs
Tri-C’s Paul Cox and Michael Huff offer their perspective on how the next generation of candidates is gathering the skills needed to fill critical roles in this region and beyond.
How organizations can benefit from healthier employees
It’s important to keep your employees happy and healthy, and a workplace wellness program is an excellent way to help accomplish both of those goals. Medical Mutual’s Veronica Hawkins discusses workplace wellness programs and the many benefits organizations can enjoy if they choose to make the investment.
Candy Land-inspired display sure to delight families in Kirtland
Click here to check out this month’s Uniquely feature on Wild Days of Winter at Lake Metroparks in the Digital Edition of Smart Business Cleveland.
2016 Smart 50 specialty award winners
The 2016 Central Ohio Smart 50 Specialty Award Winners for innovation, impact and sustainabilty