Human Resources




Breaking down barriers
How Robert Claxton positioned Knauf Insulation for success by giving employees a clearly defined role in its growth
When Robert Claxton saw higher energy costs creating a renewed interest in energy conservation, he knew it was a major opportunity for his company...


Designer’s challenge
How George Feldenkreis motivates employees to push Perry Ellis International to the next level
When George Feldenkreis fled Cuba in 1961, he arrived in Miami with just $700 in his pocket and a vision for how to make it in America. Today, Fe...


Measures of the man
How John Friel keeps customers satisfied by keeping employees happy at MEDRAD
When the annual MEDRAD Day of Caring comes up in the conversation, John Friel turns to his communications person and offers a suggestion.“I think we ...


Manning the trenches
How Bobby Kutteh engages Crothall Services Group’s 25,000 front-line employees to make a difference
They’re called “daily minders.”On the surface, it might seem like a simple daily ritual to outsiders. Every morning, across all of Crothall Services G...


No excuses
How Hank Nordhoff demands — and gets — exceptional employee performance at Gen-Probe
It’s no fluke that accountability is on the list of Gen-Probe Inc.’s core values. It’s on the list because Hank Nordhoff, chairman, president and CEO...


Labor of love
How Mel Klinghoffer built a team at A-1 Contract Staffing that is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done
Mel Klinghoffer solved some of his biggest problems long before they ever happened.In 2004, several major hurricanes hit Florida, leaving large parts...


Rx for success
How David Fine prescribes outside-the-box thinking to all employees at St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
When David Fine wants to escape the world of work, he goes to his garden. It’s one of the few places where the president and CEO of St. Luke’s Episc...


The good shepherd
How Don Palmer keeps Palmer Automotive Group moving by being responsive to employee needs
For years, professional football fans wondered if Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had what it took to win the big game. Last February,...

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Data miner
How David Goetz delves deep into the numbers to drive efficiency at Lewis-Goetz & Co.


Daring to be great
How Bill Whitmore keeps AlliedBarton Security Services on the move by putting people first


Healthy outcomes
How Barry Arbuckle uses a team approach to solve problems at MemorialCare Medical Centers




The equalizer
How Jack Lynch drives a singular vision throughout Main Line Health by treating everyone the same


Money maverick
How Don Murray built a better compensation system at Resources Connection by ignoring the industry norm


Final hearing
How Bruce Teal uses the power of communication to unlock the potential at Armor Correctional Health Services


Mr. Nice Guy
How Andy Lansing fosters a culture where nice employees guarantee that Levy Restaurants finishes first


Alpha mail
How Cox Target Media’s Bill Disbrow sends 45 million messages a month and still has time to care


Top treatment
How Mark Wallace finds and enables the best employees at Texas Children's Hospital


Success by the slice
How Mike LaRosa served up a training program that improved LaRosa’s Pizzeria’s retention of top employees


Checks & balances
How Brian Mooney finds and motivates employees at TeleCheck Services Inc.


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