Hearing from the voice of experience
“If your business isn’t growing, it’s dead” is something I’ve heard from more than a few business leaders. However, I think it’s more accurate to say that if your business isn’t changing, it’s dead. Change doesn’t have to mean growth, although it often does.
Why companies that don’t have an audit system, should
For many smaller companies, a lack of an audit system reflects a perceived lack of time or resources. But this is a misconception. J.W. Wilson, of Clarus Partners, talks audit systems, their purpose, types and basic implementation.
The importance of cost transparency in medical care
Consumers want cost transparency in medical care, but there’s still a disconnect that keeps some from putting it into practice, says Veronica Hawkins of Medical Mutual. Here’s why cost transparency is so important, how cost comparison tools generally work and how much difference they can make.
Great American Banana Split Celebration
Go Bananas! Celebrate the American classic that came from Latrobe at the Great American Banana Split Celebration.
Know the signs of business email compromise, or risk losing money that can never be recovered
Business email compromise fraud has been increasingly successful, so it has become more pervasive. Jim Altman, middle market Pennsylvania Regional Executive of Huntington Bank, shares how to identify BEC and what CEOs can do to stop it from happening in their companies.
How to keep your business safe from the threat of ransomware
If recent events are any indication, there’s a hefty ransom coming for many corporations — specifically, for IT professionals and their networks. And not paying could result in the loss of valuable files and data. The reason? A rising form of malware called ransomware, says All Covered Pittsburgh’s Stephan J. Cico.
How a new point of view can help you be an employer of choice
Have you ever squeezed a balloon and watched the air bulge out the other side? This metaphor explains how many companies manage employee benefit risks, says Gus Georgiadis of Arthur J. Gallagher. But a new approach can help your organization be a more attractive place to work.
How alternate funding and tools can help control small group health plans
Today’s health care environment is riddled with complex plan designs and rigorous government regulations, leaving many employers to feel as though their hands are tied. JRG Advisors’ Amy Broadbent talks about an emerging concept that enables small employees to identify current and future risk, influence behavior and control cost.
How to find the right-sized law firm for your business needs
Eric C. Springer, of Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C., discusses the unique legal needs of midsize businesses and what businesses should consider as they choose a law firm.
Five things CEOs should know about the latest health care technology
As in so many areas of business, technology is radically transforming health care and health plans. But there’s good technology and there’s bad technology. Kismet Toksu of eBenefits Solutions says the key is to find the right technology.