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Lubrizol had taken a big step forward in addressing its need to be more diverse. The next step would be to improve execution and accountability.
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Lubrizol uses chemistry to change the world. Eric R....
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Since its inception 133 years ago, the Belden Brick Co. has survived massive fluctuations in market conditions that have reshaped the competitive landscape.
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When Covestro LLC was announced as the new name for Bayer MaterialScience — after it spun off from the Bayer Group — it wasn’t met with enthusiasm. Jerry MacCleary and his team have worked hard to change that.
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Presenting the 2017 Central Ohio Smart Women Award winners and panelists who will be featured at this year's Smart Women Breakfast on Aug. 15.
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Rethink the need for D&O
Spending a little more premium to package directors and officers liability insurance onto your employment practices liability coverage could turn out to be one the most important assets for your organization. Arthur J. Gallagher's Dereck M. Malzi discusses the importance of D&O.
Failure to protect your IP can lead to costly losses
Roger Emerson, managing partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett, talks about how businesses can identify and protect their intellectual property.
Reduce employer expense, increase take-home pay with FSA, HRA or HSA
You should carefully consider your employee contribution strategy in your health plan because employees rate their contribution (payroll deduction) more importantly than the benefit level and often more than the network providers. Ron Carmassi of JRG Advisors discusses some options, including FSA, HRA and HSA.
What’s needed to deliver empathic, compassionate customer service
Empathy and compassion are key to connecting with and relating to your customers. They aren’t simply nice to have; they’re essential. Quantum Health's Steven Knight shares how to find and support employees who can deliver best-in-class customer service.
Avoid these pitfalls to get the full tax benefit of your charitable contributions
U.S. businesses and individuals tend to be generous with their time, talents and treasures. Turning that generosity into an allowable tax deduction against taxable income, reducing annual income tax bills, can be trickier. Check out these tips from Maggie Gilmore, director of tax services at Clarus Partners.
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