How community involvement benefits company culture
Today companies are finding that philanthropy and community involvement can help improve internal culture and employee job satisfaction. Clarus Partners’ Michael Stevenson talks about the impact community involvement can have on a company, both internally and externally.
Matt Kaulig is developing strong leaders at LeafFilter North Inc.
Culture is a critical factor in any company’s success and Matt Kaulig has taken steps to give employees at LeafFilter a great place to work, no matter where their office is located.
How to create a dialogue about your company using brand ambassadors
Brand ambassadors are a company’s frontline. They are the face of the brand, and they’re one of the most important components of an experiential marketing campaign. Drew McCartt of Event Marketing Strategies explains how brand ambassadors enhance activations.
Succession planning helps companies survive dramatic change events
Most owners tend to put off succession planning. However, it is a process that should always be on the agenda, says W. Chad Pociernicki, an attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.
Is your corporate wellness program EEOC compliant?
There’s a good reason why more employers are offering wellness programs. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently, however, issued updated rules and guidance. Tom Drennan of UPMC WorkPartners discusses how to offer wellness programs that are compliant with federal law.
Akron Community Foundation empowers philanthropy now, into the future
The opportunity to teach philanthropy to the next generation of community leaders in the Akron region is perhaps the most rewarding part of John T. Petures Jr.’s work at the Akron Community Foundation. “To see Grandma and Grandpa, Mom and Dad, granddaughters and grandsons sitting in a room talking about a backpack program that will […]
There’s no risk in hedging, but much risk for companies that don’t
Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman explains how commodities hedging works and what companies that purchase commodities should consider to mitigate their price risk.
The benefits of outsourcing warehousing and logistics
Business owners, and particularly entrepreneurs, often wear many hats when they set up shop. They must oversee production, hire and manage staff, develop sales and marketing strategies, pursue leads and potential customers, and deliver goods in a timely and efficient manner. Soon they become established enough to hire dependable personnel and delegate many of these […]
How to implement mobility management for your workplace
A mobility management policy helps to reduce the risks, because it guides your employees in their use of mobile devices for performing their duties. Stephan J. Cico of All Covered Pittsburgh talks about how to implement these kinds of programs.
Launching entrepreneurs and their ideas
Public libraries are taking on a new image these days as incubators for a wide range of startups. According to a 2013 study by the American Library Association, there are about 16,000 public libraries in the United States with 95 percent of those institutions reporting offerings related to economic and workforce services. Roughly half of […]