What’s in store for your commercial insurance renewal in 2016?
With political uncertainty and stock market declines, CEOs and CFOs are wondering how these factors will affect their risk management costs and ability to secure competitive insurance options. Marshall Wunderlich of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. discusses trends in the property and casualty markets.
7 steps for creating a female bench for boards
As we look at the need for female participation at the board level, the first step to create a solid bench is to enhance and grow its internal talent.
What will this year’s election outcomes mean for both you and your business?
This is a presidential election year and as the debate continues over who will lead our nation for the next four years, there is a great deal of conversation about how the outcome will impact both the nation’s economy and individual businesses. Kegler Brown’s Lloyd Pierre-Louis shares his thoughts on this year’s election.
No place for shoulds in retirement
Retirement transitions are hard enough without the “helpful” advice generously doled out by former colleagues, neighbors and friends. Such advice usually includes the “s” word: should.
Are you ready for DOL health and welfare plan audits?
Health and welfare plan audits are on the upswing, with the Department of Labor expressing its goal to audit all employee benefit plans. So, like it or not, they’re coming, says Frances Horn of JRG Advisors. Here’s what you need to know about audits today, including how to prepare.
Understand, commit to a portfolio strategy to avoid the noise
Too many investors focus on the day-to-day noise coming from the markets, scrutinizing the minute-to-minute data points and economic news, often to their detriment. Daniel Roe of Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc. talks overactive investors and implementing strategies that make more sense in the long run.
Size isn’t an excuse for not budgeting and forecasting
Skoda Minotti’s Dawn M. Gainer discusses the uses of budgeting and forecasting for businesses of all sizes and the reasons not to skip them.
Biggest mistakes made by women in leadership
I’ve noticed some significant habitual differences between men and women that have a huge impact on the way women appear as leaders. These habits can hold your organization back from enjoying absolute fulfillment and success.
How to make faster decisions using unified communications
Modern business communication demands a host of tools for both employees and customers. When these tools are integrated into a system that allows an easy flow among devices, it’s called unified communications and collaboration. Find out how UCC can increase your productivity and revenues from Warwick’s Doug Mason.
Women’s initiatives take center stage
This month’s magazine has a focus on women in business and women’s initiatives. The stories are about female executives, the columnists put thought into issues that affect women and the Uniquely Pittsburgh is about one of Pittsburgh’s most famous women, Rachel Carson.