Staff Development and Motivation

In the business world, there are some companies that work under the mantra, "People should feel lucky to work here, so … whatever." And then there are some companies (see our Best Places to Work in Indiana award winners) who ask, "What can we do to...

Employers who may be seeking summer interns, who may need some extra help, or who may want to dedicate a few weeks to a good cause, consider hosting a high school summer intern through the Common Goal Program. The Common Goal Initiative is...

Written by Mary Sometimes, gratitude just comes out of nowhere and hits you like a ton of bricks. That’s where I’m at right now and contemplating it greatly. Like when, after having worked every day for the past few months with no break, how...

We like to feature folks that are good - whether that be good for the community, good in business, good kids, good examples, good leaders, but basically good folks.  You will be seeing many more as we highlight some of the areas best and brightest...

When the Indiana Chamber Foundation released its Workforce Wise report last week, it invited Mac Parker and Martha Lamkin to the event to add some perspective. Neither disappointed. Their personal stories are symbolic of the entire study — taking...

Sure, there’s nothing wrong with reciting famous lines from "A Christmas Story" at holiday parties. Or declaring that you’ve just tasted the world’s best Eggnog. But, don’t forget to add a little business talk to the mix by networking.A...

Mary Idstein and Rocky Schiralli celebrate Idstein’s 20 years of service award. On Friday, December 4, 2009, Porter-Starke Services held its annual Employee Recognition Night at Duneland Falls Banquet Center. Over 160 employees and their guests...

If you are connected with the media in any way, whether you just happen to pass by a magazine stand, you are bound to notice news about celebrity marriages. Every day we are bombarded with these stories of rocky celebrity marriages, stories of...

So you’ve heard about this Best Places to Work in Indiana thing, but you’re not sure your company should register to participate. The deadline for the 2010 program is Friday (that’s just to apply, the questionnaire and surveys come later, so...

Time is running out for companies to apply for the annual competition naming the "Best Places to Work in Indiana." Registrations will be accepted until Friday, December 4, for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce program honoring the top companies in the...