An executive candidate’s cultural fit can determine success or failure
Culture fit is a major factor when determining success or failure for new hires at every level, particularly at the executive level. Someone who is a good fit to a company’s culture is typically given a longer runway to prove his or her capabilities when joining a new company. A person who does not align with a corporate culture, regardless of skills and capabilities, will not get the same latitude.
What you can do to protect your company against FX volatility
Business leaders need to understand their exposure to foreign exchange (FX) volatility and the risk it presents to their companies, says Gareth Sylvester, senior vice president and foreign exchange advisor at Bridge Bank.
Ohio legalizes medical marijuana, maintains robust protections for employers
Although the Ohio Chamber never endorsed the legalization of medical marijuana, our staff worked diligently to ensure the bill contains safeguards for Ohio employers.
KIPP Columbus commits to its students with lots of help
When Executive Director Hannah Powell started at KIPP Columbus, five people oversaw 50 students in the fifth grade. Now heading into its ninth year, the school has over 1,100 students and 115 staff members.
If you have to have the last word, it’s time to listen up
Away from the stressful corporate world, I can now see gaps I had to work on. One was, and still is, to listen more actively and with intention. I am doing better, but you have to pay attention and catch yourself when you’re ready to speak.
Six lessons for new leaders
Even the most charismatic and driven field employee may find it difficult to shift from a producer to a leader. So what can you do to get a jumpstart in your new management role?
How organizations can spend less on high-cost specialty drugs
The cost of specialty drugs continues to rise. In fact, it almost doubled from 2003 to 2014. Amber Hulme of Medical Mutual talks about the importance of having programs in place to control spending on these expensive, specialty drugs, and what steps organizations can take that will make the biggest impact.
How to pick the right pharmacy plan for your business
As with health plans, there are a lot of pharmacy plans to choose from these days, and they all think they’re the best, says Chronis Manolis, UPMC Insurance Services Division of UPMC Health Plan. Here’s six recommendations that will help you decide which pharmacy plan is best for your company and your employees.
Stick to these principles with investor capital
Whenever an entrepreneur accepts capital to help grow his or her company, it’s important to be a good steward of that capital. Here are some tips for prudent use of investment capital.
Early challenges with the switch to EMV is no reason to avoid it
Right now, only some 25 to 30 percent of U.S. merchants are EMV capable, says Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman. That’s created an issue that for some merchants is adding up to a double-digit increase in their volume chargebacks. Here’s an update on the transition to EMV and how merchants can make it go smoothly.