In pursuit of growth, Kraig McEwen leads Aesynt back to its roots
In 2011, the McKesson Corp. hired CEO Kraig McEwen to jumpstart McKesson Automation’s growth. And just over a year into his tenure running the company, he and his team came up with a solution — sell the business.
OhioGuidestone takes 150-year history and builds new horizons to help the community
Rich Frank and the team at the former Berea Children’s Home and Family Services thought it was time for something new. What started as an orphanage in 1864 had evolved quite a bit, expanding its profile into behavior modification. “We decided we really had to change the trajectory of our organization — still staying a […]
Steve Jacobs: Achieving the perfect day — How taking a fresh approach to focusing your organization can become a habit
Is your business struggling to achieve several goals simultaneously? Leading companies across a number of industries are taking a fresh approach. At a major refining plant, safety performance lagged, and with equipment malfunctions disrupting operations, reliability fell below standard. Environmental exceedances occurred frequently — alarming communities and providing fodder for public opposition. Operating costs outpaced […]
If you believe your property policy responds to a hurricane … think again
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and as a business owner in the Philadelphia area — only 50-75 miles from the coastline — you need to take the time to understand how your property coverage will respond to a hurricane or windstorm. If you don’t understand your coverage and deductibles, […]
What employers should be considering in 2014 — after more ACA changes
On Feb. 10, the U.S. Treasury Department issued final regulations implementing the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), providing some transition relief to “applicable large employers.” These final regulations increased the categories of employers from two (large and small) to three (large, midsize and small). The employers shared responsibility has been […]
How partnerships and LLCs can avoid pitfalls that lead to litigation
Cash investors can get upset and file lawsuits when they learn that others involved in a partnership or limited liability corporation haven’t risked as much capital in a failed venture. “It really comes down to not having the operating agreement and the prospectus adequately explaining all of the moving pieces and what different people are […]
Office space efficiencies — Weighing open collaborative design versus a traditional office plan
In the past 10 years, office space design has moved from traditional private offices to open collaborative design. About 65 to 70 percent of companies have migrated to an open plan, with workstations and few, if any, hard walls from floor to ceiling. In this plan, whether you own the company or you’re an intern, […]
John McGeachie: Bringing the right technology into the work environment can make the difference
What a difference five years makes — especially in the technology landscape. Five years ago, the original Apple iPhone had only been out for a year and the app marketplace, which would grow to nearly 1 million apps, had just launched. Android first became available on smartphones nearly five years ago and adoption has grown […]
Umberto Fedeli: The Law of Reciprocity — A simple philosophy gives meaning to what life is all about
Sometimes when speaking on the power of relationships, I bring along some candy. Offering sweet treats elicits a lesson I want to impart on my audience — whether it’s 600 financial executives at a professional development seminar, a group of clients at EY or a Sales and Marketing Executives forum. It’s the law of reciprocity. […]
Have you looked at your on-boarding process lately?
An electronic on-boarding process can ease the HR burden while reinforcing to new hires that they chose the right employer. “It’s your first chance to really engage a new associate. You can create a lasting impression about your brand, commitment to your employees, and your company’s values and vision,” says Brian Donovan, managing director of […]