economy Archives

The Joy Amidst the Disappointment

by Patrick Lencioni | Nov 13, 2012 | Living | 0 |

What follows is a note I sent to a group of friends who I suspect felt a profound sense of sadness...

The Debt Ripple Effect

by Kevin Lowry | Oct 5, 2011 | Work | 0 |

The headline jumped out at me: “Fed official says tax code provides incentives to carry debt.” For the past several years, the topic of debt has become increasingly important, for individuals, organizations, even nations. That...

Generational Differences, Worried Parents and Jobs with Drive-Thru Windows

by Randy Hain | Apr 18, 2011 | Young Adults | 0 |

It is not a great time to be a recent college graduate in today’s job market. As tough as it has been for more experienced workers, these young adults have had a much more difficult time finding full-time employment related to...

Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workplace

by Randy Hain | Mar 4, 2011 | Work | 0 |

Like many of my fellow business leaders, I do my best to stay current. I embrace social media, read the latest leadership books and stay abreast of trends in the marketplace. And from a workplace perspective, there is one...

Did You Say You Need a Vacuum?

by Cheryl Dickow | Aug 24, 2010 | General | 0 |

I live in Michigan which is, at this writing, the state suffering with the highest unemployment rates in the nation. We are surrounded by visual reminders of our condition: foreclosed homes everywhere, empty office buildings...