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What changes should we consider for our employee handbook in 2022?

The policy revisions or additions recommended …

Why Did You Join CJW?

Marc Thornsberry, a Senior Engineer at CJW, says he joined the company after working in the public sphere. He says CJW had a ton of experience working with the community, and putting their customer's and clients.

The Importance of Tracking Your Cash Flow

Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares helpful advice and cautionary tips about the importance of tracking cash flow for new or established businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.

Supporting Remote Teams

Michael Smith and Chris Sawyer, COO and CEO of Next Level Solutions respectively, discuss how they keep their remote teams and offices in and out of country on the same page. Next Level Solutions was ranked #1 in the Springfield Business Journal's 2021 Dynamic Dozen.

Your Performance Is What Matters

John Oke-Thomas, architect and co-founder of minorities in business, responds to the accusation that minority businesses are only successful because of the priority they have received in lending. He says that if a business uses a loan well, it shows their worth.

Transitions

Miller Commerce: Reinventing senior living

What happens when you bring together more than 50 of Springfield’s brightest civic leaders, healthcare 
strategists and entrepreneurs around the topic of innovation in senior living? The …

Ozarks Elder Law: Perfectly Protected

Estate planning, wills and trusts, and long-term care planning aren’t always top of mind for most people and frankly, it’s not a subject many like to think about. But Lori Rook, managing …

Aging in place, fostering community

O’Reilly Development Company has added to its Missouri senior living communities with completion of The Wildwood in Joplin, The Township in Battlefield and The Castlewood in Nixa. Each of these …

Funeral pre-plans eliminate worry

Making funeral plans in advance is one of the best final gifts to leave for loved ones. It helps ensure that final wishes are fulfilled and allows for funds to be set aside, minimizing both the …

Comprehensive, Individualized Financial Planning

When it comes to planning for the future, an army of financial experts are necessary to help make the best decisions possible. No two clients are the same, so Arvest Wealth Management advisors …

A local broker to help with Medicare enrollment, choices

Medicare can be confusing, and enrollment can be a complicated and time-consuming process. “There’s just so much information being thrown at you when you’re approaching age …

Lifestyle and wellness support through concierge service

TLC Properties has partnered with Phoenix Home Care to provide a program called SOAR to residents of their 55+ living communities. SOAR is a convenience concierge service with the goal of providing …

Why did you become a REALTOR®?

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Do you plan employee incentive trips?

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Do you have reliable transportation? Do any family members work here?

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Service and Humility

Erin Hedlun, director of marketing and communications at Evangel University, says compassion is an important job skill. Hedlun says it is a component of what makes a leader.

Legal Documents Everyone Needs

Lori Rook, managing partner and attorney for Ozarks Elder Law, sits down to talk about some of the most important documents that people need to protect themselves. She says many people assume legal systems are in place that simply aren't there.

CareWell Brings a "Doc and a Bag" to Your Home

Tara Bielinski, vice president of strategic initiatives and population health at Phoenix Healthcare, while caring for her mom identified a gap in health care that inspired the CareWell program. CareWell brings back the “doc in a bag” to help patients gain comprehensive primary care at home. This is sponsored content.

Is Remodel Right for Your Business Space?

Choosing to remodel or renovate existing space as opposed to building a new structure is a difficult decision for a business owner when evaluating space needs, functionality and cost concerns. …

Modular Grad Degree Flexes to Adult Student Needs

Many professionals find time and money to be a barrier to advancing their career with a graduate degree, and finding the right fit is a challenge as well. With this in mind, Drury University created …

Six Steps to Open Your  Business Account

You’ve started your business, now what? Kyle Short, director of business services at BluCurrent Credit Union walks you through the first six steps to open your business account. Short provides a …

How to Vet Security and Patrol Companies

Security and patrol companies offer varying degrees of services and expertise. Natalie McGuire, Owner of Task9, recommends questions you should ask when vetting security and patrol services. Officer …

Helping Homeless with Housing, Jobs

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Pros/Cons of 3 Health Insurance Options for Laid Off Workers

Croley Insurance has been fielding questions from employers and employees alike wondering what options exist for continued health insurance coverage if the company lays off workers. Trevor Croley, …

Flattening the Curve: COVID-19 Mental Health Crisis

Anxiety and fear surrounding COVID-19 can be overwhelming for employers, employees, families and the community as a whole. As we work to flatten the curve for COVID-19, another wave is coming—COVID-19 mental health crisis.

Workplace Training: Recognize, Respond to Intimate Partner Violence

Part 1: What is intimate partner violence?

Annually 8 million work days are lost due to intimate partner violence. That is the equivalent of 35,000 full time jobs. This four-part series provided by Harmony House offers training, downloadable resources and community resources available to help owners, managers and workplace colleagues learn how to recognize and respond if an employee is experiencing intimate partner violence. This first session explains what intimate partner violence is and is not, as well as describes the seven forms of abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, spiritual, legal and financial/economic. Also download helpful information and tools to address intimate partner violence in your company.

Part 2: Intimate Partner Violence and the Workplace

Part 2 of the Harmony House workplace training series delves into intimate partner violence risks and costs in the workplace. Rachel Carter, prevention education coordinator at Harmony House, shares local stories from a business owner and victim to illustrate some of the signs, symptoms and appropriate ways to address intimate partner violence in the workplace. Also download helpful information and tools to address intimate partner violence in your company.

Part 3: Recognizing, Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace

Part 3 of the Harmony House workplace training series examines red flags you should look for if you suspect somebody is the victim of intimate partner violence and provides useful information about what to say and what not to say. Also download helpful information and tools to address intimate partner violence in your company.

Part 4: Intimate Partner Violence Resources for Victims and Employers

Part 4 of the Harmony House workplace training series connects you with local and national resources and organizations to share with employees. Download model company policies that address everything from prevention to emergency response plans in the case that a perpetrator brings intimate partner violence to your workplace.

Employer Toolkit: Recognize, Respond to Intimate Partner Violence

This complete employer toolkit includes four training videos totaling less than 30 minutes, access to model company policies, downloadable informational posters, links to national and local resources and much more. Learn how to prevent and address intimate partner violence to not only support your employees but also protect and improve your business

Be Well for Business

Understanding the Brain Science to Understand Your Emotions

As humans we know our brains need to feel safe, first and foremost, which is why we physically distanced and made such drastic changes to our daily routines in recent months. But we also need to be heard, to have the opportunity to name our struggles and have them witnessed. It also is incredibly important to be compassionate with ourselves, as family members, employees, supervisors, or business owners.

Boost Employee Success: Learn How to be an Emotional Preventionist vs. Interventionist

To lead people effectively, it is critical that we are able to manage and understand our own feelings and the feelings of others. When we do this: burnout is lower, the intent to leave a job is reduced and employees are overall less frustrated.

How to maintain happiness, health and ongoing development of your mind.

After you take time to pause, breathe and assess how you are feeling through the Rate the Weight scale, the next step is to identify what to do with that feeling and rating. This step is self-care and self-regulation, which is doing the things we each uniquely need to do in order to maintain our happiness, health and the ongoing development of our minds. Learn how to do this for yourself and tips to implement for your team.

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Booked - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Andrea Sitzes, Executive Director of Show Me Christian County Economic Development says previous work experience exposed her to “The Five Disfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni. She says the …

Booked - The Four Agreements

Rachel Anderson, Acting Director at The efactory, says one of her former supervisors made every new employee read “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. “[I] encourage anyone to read that …

Booked - The Art of the Deal

Trevor Croley, President of Croley Insurance and Financial, says one of the first business books he read was Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal.” Croley says while he didn’t think it was …

Booked - The Giving Tree

“There’s always a resource. There’s always a part of you that can provide a function or service to someone else,” says Amy Blansit, CEO of the Drew Lewis Foundation. Blansit likes The Giving …

Booked - Purple Cow

Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions, says “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable” by Seth Godin is one of his all-time favorite books. Thomas says the book …

Booked - Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Are you looking for ways to help yourself prioritize and improve efficiency? Juan Garcia, Director - Associate Development at Amazon, says the book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” by T.E. Lawrence will …

Booked - Choose Yourself

“It has a lot to do with lifestyle, and health and wellness — having daily practices that are healthy,” says Elle Feldman, co-owner Good Skin Day. Feldman likes the book, “Choose …

Booked - Strike a Confident Pose

Vanessa Brandt, Vice President/Managing Director - Account Service at Marlin, doesn’t have time to read, but she does listen to audiobooks and podcasts. Brandt likes Amy Cuddy’s “Presence” …

Booked - The Three Laws of Performance

“The performance of any business is always driven by people and The Three Laws of Performance talks about the importance and the relevance of supporting people,” says Mike Hamra, CEO of Hamra …

Booked - Ideas and Innovations

Jonathan Groves, Associate Professor of Communication at Drury University says there are two books he recommends to business owners interested in innovation and generating ideas.

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