How to streamline and automate HR’s workload with document management
The vast array of documentation around a single employee would surprise most people, but not those in human resources. Here’s how document management can assist in better managing employee records.
How to spot red flags of possible fraud in your finance department
Misappropriation of assets, bribes and violations of laws or regulations could be happening in your finance department. It only takes a motivated person to rationalize the crime and find an opportunity to commit it. Beware of these red flags.
Why not every cyber policy is the same — and what to do about it
So, you’ve decided to buy cyber coverage for your business, but what happens next? Follow these steps to get the right limits, endorsements and exclusions for your policy.
Valuing customers — Service remains a key to business success — yesterday and today
My inner history nerd was given free reign in this month’s Uniquely Pittsburgh on the Omni William Penn Hotel. As a fan of old movies who gets excited about the 31 days of Oscar on the Turner Classic Movie network, I loved learning about the antics of Hollywood stars who passed through the Palm Court […]
Understanding health care exchanges for both employers and individuals
By now everyone likely is familiar with the concept of exchanges, thanks to so much health care reform news coverage. But do you understand the differences between public and private? Find out the benefits of each before you need to purchase insurance.
How to better manage your workforce during times of change
The old adage that “change is the only constant” certainly holds true in the workplace. Leaders will always be faced with turnover, the implementation of new systems, reorganization and other changes to their environment. Check out these tips for managing your workforce during transitions.
S. Kent Rockwell positions ExOne for growth by focusing on the greatest opportunities
As S. Kent Rockwell has invested, he’s learned what makes businesses grow — and fail. And in a few cases, Rockwell believed enough to become involved in the operations — like with ExOne.
Bound for success — Some organizations see a variety of choices — others see inclusion
Supplier diversity is the process of sourcing supplies from minority businesses, and as a part of a continuing effort to become a leader in diversity, companies should use their size and leverage to create other minority companies of size and stature.
Is your organization capable of change? Undertaking this campaign means it must be sold over and over
Scholars specializing in change management widely report that 70 percent of projects fail due to a lack of change management skills. Generally, change management might happen at the individual or team level. Rarely does it happen at the organizational level where multiple teams and departments change in concert to achieve a large-scale transformation. So what […]
How will you affect the future when all that’s left is your past?
Bill Frantz retired from Sandridge Food Corp. in April, after 29 years with the company. He was a tax guy, he told me, until a meeting with one of his clients, Mark Sandridge and his father, ended with a job offer. Frantz knew nothing of the packaged foods business and was anticipating a long career […]