Employee engagement: The best kept secret that all top companies know
What do powerful brands and successful companies have in common? They are investing in employee engagement as one of their top strategic initiatives. Sequent’s Beth Thomas discusses the importance of employee engagement.
Are you skipping steps in your leadership development?
Although many companies regard cultivation of their leadership pipelines as a top business priority, they often take an overly broad view, failing to focus on developing the specific skills and behaviors that matter most at any given level.
A hosted workspace might be the technology answer you’re looking for
A hosted workspace service can help businesses and their employees become more flexible and efficient, cut capital expenditures and ensure the security of their data. Additionally, they can be uniquely customized to suit your particular business. Stephan J. Cico of All Covered Pittsburgh talks about whether hosted workspaces are right for your company.
How to marry hardware and software for smoother day-to-day operations
The market for technology has changed, but employers don’t see hardware and software coming together as one total solution. Blue Technologies’ Curtis Verhoff discusses how to pair software solutions with your hardware to boost your efficiency, cost savings, ease of use and more.
Feminism reconsidered
The term “feminism” has strong connotations in our society. The definition seems simple enough: The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities, socially, politically and economically. But, dogma is associated with all “isms,” and feminism is no exception.
How to cover foreign risk — before it hits your company bank account
Most businesses have some type of foreign risk exposure. That’s why you need to understand your risk exposures and then transfer that risk to an appropriate insurance program, so that you are not unknowingly self-insuring or even over-insuring, says Marilyn Salley of Arthur J. Gallagher.
Ideas to help nonprofits change workplace dynamics
Do you really want a level playing field? Check out these ideas that could help nonprofits change their workplace dynamics.
How to choose an auditor for the short- and long-term
During an audit, it’s essential that the auditor and the client communicate freely, exchanging ideas on how to address issues that arise, says J.W. Wilson of Clarus Partners. Here’s what to consider when choosing an auditor, the process of selecting an auditor and how to gauge the auditor’s performance.
What you need to know about proposed updates to Form 5500
ERISA imposes an annual reporting obligation on welfare and retirement benefit plans. In general this reporting requirement is met by annually filing a Form 5500. Find out how Form 5500s work and the proposed revisions that were recently announced from Frances Horn of JRG Advisors.
How the DOL fiduciary rule transforms retirement management
This past spring, the Department of Labor released a rule to address conflicts of interest when it comes to retirement advice, which will have far-reaching effects on the fiduciary landscape. Fragasso Financial Advisors’ Daniel J. Dingus discusses the rule and the impact it will have on investors.