The pros and cons of taking work on vacation
Summer may be over, but the trend of Americans working while on vacation is just beginning. Regardless of the industry, it can be difficult for employees to balance responsibilities to employers and customers, and a much-needed break from work. Our team at PGi recently surveyed our customers about their relationship to the office while on […]
Allison Barber communicates with her WGU Indiana team in an authentic, targeted and consistent manner
Allison Barber isn’t surprised that there are more ways to communicate in business today than ever before, but the top complaint on workforce surveys is a lack of communication. “If you look at employee surveys across every sector, every business — even nonprofits — the top complaint about the organization is a lack of communication,” […]
Five questions every board member should ask the CIO about disaster recovery
The last thing you should worry about when a disaster hits is your company’s disaster recovery plan — you should have a solid DR plan, proven effective and designed to move immediately into motion if and when needed. That way, you can bring operations back to normal as soon as possible. And, as a board […]
Why choosing the entrepreneurial path can lead to happiness
A rather gruesome quote has been attributed to Sean Parker, entrepreneur and Facebook’s first president: “Running a startup is like eating glass. You just start to like the taste of your own blood.” While that analogy is certainly descriptive, it does ring true for many entrepreneurs. I find startups both energizing and exhausting, and I’d […]
Brand aid: How Paul Sarvadi knew it was time to turn Administaff into Insperity
Paul Sarvadi wanted to launch his company’s rebranding from Administaff to Insperity in the right way — in a big way. So he and his team rented Minute Maid Park and invited all 2,000 employees, some friends of the company and guests. Forbes publisher Steve Forbes was the guest speaker and NFL sportscaster Jim Nantz […]
How Tony Doye built a cohesive team while transitioning into the top job at billion-dollar tech outsourcer CompuCom
Succeeding a popular, long-term CEO is never easy, but it’s especially hazardous in the IT services industry where even the slightest change can disrupt a firm’s delicate equilibrium.
Kreischer Miller: How business owners are paying key employees for performance
Owners of privately held midsize companies are increasingly using performance-based bonuses as a key way of compensating executives. “Companies will pay for performance, but they want to see value,” says Tyler A. Ridgeway, director of Human Capital Resources at Kreischer Miller. “Whether it’s a CEO, CFO, COO, vice president of sales or vice president of […]
Benefitdecisions: How the DOMA ruling has changed benefit plans
In ruling that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court also created challenges for HR personnel in managing benefits related to employees in same-sex marriages. “It’s great that the decision ensures equality and there will no longer be a disparate impact on employees’ spouses,” says Stephanie Martinez, PHR, Director of […]
Ohio.net: How to implement cutting-edge VoIP technologies with a dash of caution
Pushing the envelope by implementing new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services makes sense for forward-thinking companies. After all, streamlining data and communications allows you to become more efficient. And increased productivity translates to the bottom line. However, it’s important not to jump on board with an inexperienced VoIP provider that hasn’t properly tested its […]
SeibertKeck: How the wealthy can prevent coverage gaps in their personal insurance
Not all high net worth individuals started out that way; they’ve spent years building a business and career, slowly accumulating assets and wealth. Even though they have more items to insure and face different risks, they often don’t adjust their personal insurance to reflect their changing needs. “They are so busy building a business, they […]