Startups and innovators can learn a few things from the corporate world. But the corporate world also can learn some things from startups.
The goal of occupational medicine is largely straightforward — keep a company’s employees healthy, treat injuries effectively and reduce a company’s number of lost work days. But by using a total health management approach, you can go beyond that narrow focus of workplace health to concentrate more on overall prevention and wellness.
The Allegheny Conference on Community Development recently finished a three-year plan based on listening sessions that examined the business challenges and opportunities for the 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania region.
As part of ACA compliance, employers this year will be required to report each employee’s monthly health insurance coverage status and hours as well as the cost of coverage and a benefits summary. One way to cope with the heavy compliance burden is with a human resource information system.
If your organization sponsors a 401(k) or qualified retirement plan, then, as a plan trustee, you are legally responsible for the decision-making surrounding the plan. These fiduciary duties are something many plan sponsors aren’t aware of. But even if trustees recognize them, they usually don’t understand what the responsibilities entail.
Being featured as an expert or a contributor in a news story is a great way to build credibility and set yourself or your company apart from the competition. Publicity helps you reach a wider audience and build your brand or name recognition.
Investors working with a wealth manager or financial adviser may be satisfied with their returns. But that doesn’t mean they’re getting all they should. Find out about the fees some advisers may be hiding in your investment portfolio.
Local banks are often the smart choice for younger businesses, but taking the time to re-evaluate the benefits of a more consolidated banking structure can be overlooked as businesses mature. In particular, companies that do business overseas and work within a decentralized, multibank model can have very little insight into their overseas treasury operations.
Chinese firms are extremely interested in purchasing small and midsized businesses in the U.S. They look for strong brands, distribution, local manufacturing and capable leadership, and are often willing to pay a higher price than domestic buyers.
Traditionally, business owners have turned to the insurance industry for protection against risks associated with their professions, including malpractice litigation and product liability. But what if business owners started their own?
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