William E. Finn: Education and transparency are keys to quality end-of-life choices
By William E. Finn As business leaders, we all know it is crucial to maintain best practices and the highest ethical standards. This is important not only to preserve the reputation of the business sector, but to deliver on a promise of quality and customer satisfaction. These same core principles apply within the health care […]
Deloitte Greenhouse attempts to reimagine the way problems are solved
Innovation is in full bloom at Deloitte LLP where the 28th floor of the professional services firm’s offices has been converted into a place for clients to bring critical problems and uncover solutions that will allow them to grow their business. “Over the last several years, we’ve been looking at how innovation, and particularly how […]
Michael Small is focused on making Gogo the name you know for in-flight connectivity
The first day as a publicly owned company was a rough one for Michael Small and Gogo Inc. See how Small kept his cool and positioned Gogo for success.
The Community Shelter Board designs a new model to help single adults who are homeless
The Community Shelter Board, a collective impact organization, leads the community plan to end homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County. The nonprofit’s latest initiative is a new system for single adults.
‘Hoby’ Hanna looks for core values when Howard Hanna pursues M&As
When Howard Hanna Real Estate Services acquired Realty One in October 2008 it was a deal that made Howard Hanna the fourth largest real estate company in the nation — but as it unfolded, it also gave Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna IV, president of Howard Hanna Midwest, some daunting tasks.
Katie Spotz: Rowing solo across the Atlantic provided a valuable lesson on the strength of the human spirit
It was Day 36 of my 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean, and I found myself filled with doubt. I was at the halfway mark, which just happened to be one of the most remote places on Earth. What should have been a celebratory moment was instead filled with great uncertainty. I wanted to give […]
Should you take private equity to grow your company?
I recently had the privilege to meet with a company that has been on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row. The founder successfully grew the company without outside investor capital. Over a period of seven years, the company engaged in expansion efforts and was growing on the East Coast. It faced a […]
Employee wellness programs offer employers more than cost savings
Employers today face the rising cost of an employee, which can be attributed to increased health insurance premiums or disability costs, or because health issues are affecting their production. Businesses looking for a solution may find one in the implementation of a company wellness program.
How to avoid common mistakes during the hiring process
It’s no longer a buyer’s market for hiring managers. Companies that aren’t careful about the hiring process could be shut out when it comes to attracting top candidates.
Victoria Tifft: Balancing charity and work
Giving back to local and global communities is important for organizations and their employees. Though many organizations want to help, they struggle with building a program that balances work demands and employee schedules. For years, employees in our firm spent many non-working hours volunteering for various organizations. Initially, we encouraged the behavior, tracking volunteer hours […]