Success for Kroger
December 30, 2009
Economic slowdown affects industry, but preparation and ability to quickly adapt enable grocer to make gains in its Indiana operations. John Elliott tells how it has taken place.
Big retailer remains nimble

New Logistics Strategy
November 24, 2009
Indiana has a number of logistical advantages. The key is making the best use of the existing assets and identifying opportunities for future growth. Conexus Indiana is preparing to unveil its proposal.
State leaders develop plan

Defining Meeting Etiquette
November 20, 2009
The research shows that we are a society that is obsessed with being constantly connected. But what about when connectivity interferes with productivity, particularly in the business meeting setting.
Balancing electronic communications

Nothing Small About It
November 16, 2009
Founded in the 1953, the Small Business Administration is retooling its message and its approach for a modern audience. Some people like it; others really don’t. Learn more and from your own opinion.
SBA’s ambitious new direction

Tracking Ideas in Addition to Products
September 14, 2009
The lean movement has an expansive history. But now more types of companies are using more lean tools. Kanban is one of those tools, with Indiana software applications leading
the way.
Creating additional value

Financial Security
September 8, 2009
“If I export my product, how can I be sure I will get paid? An important question; one with an answer. Export credit insurance is a tool to help you compete and win in the global economy.
Export excellence

Leading the Way
September 2, 2009
Management and leadership are not the same, and organizations need to treat them differently. Identifying future leaders and developing them is one of the keys to long-term success.
Examining the what, who and how

Exit Interviews
May 22, 2009
Carefully considering exit data and putting it to good use now can position an organization so that it is stronger when the economy rebounds The answers provided about an employee’s experience with the company can be very surprising and revealing.
Taking the right approach

Writing an Effective Proposal
May 18, 2009
So you want to get a grant. In these trying economic times, who couldn’t use a little cash infusion? But before you start firing off requests for the big bucks, there are a few things you should know.
Helpful hints from grantmakers

Drawing the Line
May 12, 2009
The technology for surveillance and monitoring has vastly expanded employers’ ability to keep tabs on employee activities. But how far should you – can you – go with video and camera surveillance?
Keeping a close watch

Local Stimulus
May 5, 2009
Squeeze Life Out of Wednesdays, and Shop and Buy Local are two Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce initiatives intended to boost local businesses.
Keeping the dollars at home

Leadership Preparation
March 19, 2009
Your organization may be at greater risk of facing a leadership void than ever before. Today’s “right-sized” and “flat” organizations have fewer ready replacements. These dynamics are already having enormous impact.
Departing Baby Boomers

Compensation Choice
March 13, 2009
A “task-based” compensation system, rather than a traditional “time-based” structure, gives employees specific tasks and requires them to put in only as much time as it actually takes to get the work done.
An intriguing option

Outsourcing Option
March 9, 2009
In an effort to maintain stability in this volatile economy, an increasing trend in outsourcing has many Indiana companies looking for strategic partners to help control costs, manage risks and continue working at the highest possible efficiency.
Increasing profits and productivity

The Lost Order and What It Means
March 4, 2009
Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate army were gaining momentum in the Civil War until the Union took advantage of finding a piece of paper. Find out how that made a difference 147 years ago – and what it can do for your organization today.
Taking action

Federal Changes Take Center Stage
January 26, 2009
It may look like alphabet soup, but companies need to pay close attention to ADA amendments, new FMLA regulation and a likely soon-arriving EFCA – Employee Free Choice Act. Here’s how to get started.
The HR to-do list