How to chart your risk course with a risk heat map
As a business leader, you inherently take steps to mitigate the risks you deal with every day. Dereck M. Malzi, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., shares how risk heat maps work and why you should take a fresh look at your organization’s risks through a different lens.
Gray Matter Systems develops its processes, people for systematic growth
Gray Matter Systems doesn’t just help others run smarter, it has innovated its own processes to become more disciplined and grow systemically.
The value of passionate employees
How to find, keep passionate employees that sustain your company
The new technology that enhances employee benefits
Some good has been born out of the Affordable Care Act, and most of it is centered on development of technologies to support new plan designs and pricing, data accessibility and transparency. JRG Advisors’ Aaron Ochs explains how technology is enhancing how employee benefits can be managed today.
Tax credits for R&D help those looking for it
In 2015, the R&D tax credit was made permanent, giving qualifying companies a chance to plan to take advantage of it. Unfortunately, not all that qualify take it, says Clarus Partners’ Monika Diehl.
Smart Business spoke with Diehl about the R&D tax credit and the qualifying activities it’s designed to encourage.
Courage: The enduring characteristic of great leaders
As a business leader, your courage is infectious and will foster trust in your workplace vital to the company’s success.
How organizations can become better prepared for open enrollment
Fall is upon us and that usually means it’s time for health insurance open enrollment for the coming year. This can be a confusing and stressful time for many employees. Is there anything organizations can do to make the process go more smoothly? Medical Mutual’s Veronica Hawkins says yes.
Experiential marketing campaigns unleash creativity to engage consumers
Compared to traditional forms of advertising, experiential marketing has the potential to make a greater impact on consumer action toward a brand or product. Jeff Milgrom, president and CEO of Event Marketing Strategies, explains how to execute experiential marketing campaigns on a budget.
How will you be remembered?
One of the most important things you’ll accomplish as a leader is to create your legacy.
Don’t leave well enough alone — leave well
“Well enough” isn’t good enough — not when it comes to ensuring sustainability and organizational capability upon your departure. Leadership transitions can be immensely destabilizing to teams and organizations, regardless of who initiated your moving on.