Before the world was battling the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. was focusing on another crisis: the opioid epidemic. Over the decades, funding has been allocated, evidence-based policies implemented, mo... Read More
READI grants will positively impact communities across the State and naturally, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding this opportunity. My advice is to take a collective breath and consider playi... Read More
If you are looking to buy a used vehicle as I am, then you have certainly noticed how crazy the market is. Used vehicle prices have surged to record highs in 2021! This has me asking myself, “Should... Read More
In early July, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. The order directs federal agencies to conduct a sweeping array of activities designed to mon... Read More
An August estimate shows 11 million jobs need filled nationwide. As interviews continue, it’s wise to understand what questions can and cannot be asked along with being prepared for questions from can... Read More
Over the next few years, new technology standards will transform the way we interact with our homes and places of work – throughout Indiana, the U.S. and the world. This is being accelerated by the th... Read More
While it might sound like a line from a science fiction movie, I am here to deliver a message to the employers and employees of Indiana: The robots are not coming to take away jobs.... Read More
Money disappears from your paycheck for social security, childcare, retirement, insurance, and, likely the largest amount, goes to pay your income taxes. If you typically get a large refund or end up... Read More
As if the nation’s economy wasn’t volatile enough thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve started hearing anxiety about inflation. Recent jumps in consumer and commodity prices seemed to catch the expe... Read More
Most people and companies prefer to display positive attitudes for the world to see. Unfortunately, situations arise when the messages we need to deliver aren’t happy ones. The way you share bad news... Read More
Indiana has a strong legacy in manufacturing, serving as the home to numerous world-class manufacturers statewide. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, Indiana manufacturers account... Read More
In March, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law. It includes approximately $350 billion in direct aid to state and local governments with funding for cybersecurity and... Read More
Controlling the narrative is important to organizations, even if it’s not publicly acknowledged as being so. Often, we want to get ahead of misinformation or ensure individuals understand what we’re t... Read More
The pandemic did so much to shine a light on the tough jobs of frontline workers. Yes, my work caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a New Hope of Indiana home was... Read More
It starts at a young age for everyone. Children begin asking the universal question: Why? They have a huge desire to learn more in order to understand more. Their need to ask questions overrides any c... Read More
To the surprise of some, this article is not about privacy or security in the workplace or at home. It’s really a much simpler concept, which for some reason is being overlooked. With that in mind,... Read More
As a financial planner, I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard, “I think we’re making good decisions, but I don’t really know.” In that situation, it’s hard to feel confident you are doing th... Read More
Even before the COVID pandemic, Hoosiers were facing a mental health crisis, quickly rising in rankings to 45th out of 50 states for prevalence of mental health problems and access to quality care, ac... Read More
Many people fear broaching the subject of race and even avoid having this difficult conversation. We’re scared of making matters worse, feeling attacked or criticized, coming across as ignorant or une... Read More
For the past 18 months, your leaders and their teams have been using a “heads down,” tactical approach to getting today’s work done and done well. Now, whether back in the office or in a hybrid work e... Read More
