Nip it in the bud: How to manage your entitled employees
Management typically deals with at least one difficult employee. They range from tardiness to dodging responsibility, while others conflict with co-workers. The one who is the most disruptive on the team is the employee with an entitled attitude.
John Stanik uses experience to help changes go down at Ampco-Pittsburgh
New chapter, similar story: that’s how you might describe CEO John Stanik’s first year leading Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. Here’s how Stanik has helped better position Ampco for today and tomorrow.
Do your homework, before the deal goes through
Dealmaking is a huge part of business, and that’s why I wanted to put some focus on it here in Smart Business Pittsburgh.
Why you need to take caution when using independent contractors
As independent contractors continue to become a bigger part of the American workforce, the Department of Labor (DOL) is investing more time and energy to make sure companies follow the law when it comes to classifying these workers. Timothy J. Gallagher, of Kegler Brown, shares what companies should know before utilizing independent contractors.
An outlook on dealmaking
When my career at Lancaster Pollard began 15 years ago, the capital markets were quite different than they are today.
It’s the day you hand over the keys to your teen driver, now what?
Risk management tips from SeibertKeck Insurance’s Todd Winter for when your teen gets behind the wheel.
Why sellers should know the value of their company before an M&A event
There is a broad spectrum of concerns first-time sellers have as they approach an M&A event, but it’s the sale price that can be tough to accept. Skoda Minotti’s Sean R. Saari talks about the importance of an accurate valuation in the M&A process.
Knowledge Center sets itself up for strong growth with private equity
Knowledge Center has transitioned through its 2014 recapitalization to set itself up for a big growth year. President and CEO John Degory discusses what it was like to find a private equity partner.
Merging two established brands for one great result
As I brainstormed ideas for an article on the merger of two brands, I felt it was necessary to take you back to the beginning.
Are you in denial about your liability risk for employment-related claims?
Zito Insurance Agency, Inc.’s Chris Zito discusses what employers today need to remember about employment practices’ risk and insurance.