With an upbeat, positive culture, employees will promote your brand
When it comes to the front line, where the person-to-person interaction is so critical, employees are the ambassadors of the brand. “It is one thing at the office to have employees say, ‘I love this company,’ but what are they saying to their friends and family at the cocktail party,” says Steve Brubaker, Chief of […]
What to do if your customer patents your invention
Companies could devote a great deal of time and money developing a customer solution only to lose out when the customer secretly patents it.
Only manufacturers can solve the manufacturing employment dilemma
No, this isn’t another self-help column. It’s not a “you can control your own destiny through blah blah blah” column either. Let’s say it’s a call to action — your action, your call. Two schools at the University of Akron have job placement rates for their graduates well in excess of 90 percent. In computer […]
Does your company have the talent in place to weather a transition?
Many acquisitions are taking place in the market today, a change from a few years back when downsizing and restructuring were the dominant trends. While they lie on opposite ends of the spectrum, both types of transactions require organizations to make adjustments to the talent they have on board. “All companies should maximize the talent […]
Why IP insurance is a good way to secure what drives your business
Intellectual property insurance can be expensive, but the cost of not protecting the unique thoughts and ideas that give your company its identity could cost you even more.
STEM education: Disparity in opportunities needs to be addressed on multiple fronts
Dr. Mae Jemison, a physician and the first African American woman in space, once challenged an audience to “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” The daughter of a maintenance worker and a school teacher, Jemison knew the value of having someone believe in her potential at an early age. For most students, the […]
Aligning with the right company and region can help rapidly grow your business
A popular way for many businesses to grow is through joint ventures. By definition, a joint venture is a business enterprise undertaken by two organizations to share in the expenses and profit of a particular business project. Joint ventures have grown in popularity in recent years, especially in emerging market economies such as Brazil, Russia, […]
Why non-qualified plans can help protect the future of key employees
Non-qualified retirement plans are a tool for companies looking for better ways to help retain key executive-level employees. The advantage to this option over the traditional 401(k) plan is that it can be customized to meet both your needs and those of the employees you want to retain and support. “Your 401(k) plans are designed […]
Several key performance categories show how well Ohio hospices stack up
National health care policy is focused on eliminating fraud, protecting patients and ensuring high quality care. The heightened scrutiny created by today’s evolving regulatory environment provides all health care providers — including hospice — with an opportunity to shine in a competitive market. Benchmarking is essential to ensure compliance, gauge performance, identify areas for improvement […]
Eaton’s wellness program is taken to heart, honored nationally
Eat healthy, manage stress, get fit, be tobacco free and know your biometric numbers: Those five pillars of wellness are the formula Eaton workers are taking to heart — and it’s receiving national recognition. Eaton was one of 20 employers that recently received the platinum award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National […]