Staff Development and Motivation

President names Director of Operations and Director of Resource Development of premier youth development organization Ryan Smiley, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County named long-serving employee Mark Jones as Director of Operations,...

Expanded retail hours during the holiday season means more people are working holiday shifts, and a Purdue University expert has tips for those employees and their families, as well as a reminder to not overlook other professionals who traditionally...

In 2010 and 2011, the City was dealing with the worst of its financial crisis. It had to find ways to adjust its budget, which had a $15 million shortfall, to cope with the new fiscal reality which included the 1-2-3% cap on Property Taxes instituted...

Like many of you in the fourth quarter, I’ve been conducting performance reviews. While many leaders dislike this process I have to admit it is extremely fulfilling for me. I am passionate about helping other leaders see the fun in performance...

High honor bestowed to faculty who contribute ‘highly meritorious performance’ in teaching, research, service Indiana University Northwest recently appointed Charles Gallmeier, Ph.D., as Chancellor’s Professor, a special academic title...

The annual Ugly Sweater Social organized by the NWI Leaders, a young professional group, becomes more popular every year. That was evident Friday night as about 60 took part in the networking event at the Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City. Charlie...

Industry’s best recognized at holiday reception During the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s annual holiday reception on Wednesday, Dec. 4, members of the hospitality and tourism industry gathered to recognize this year’s leading...

Whether you realize it or not - you have a personal online brand identity that can help or hurt your job search. Managing your identity and reputation in today's world is very important. In fact, two out of five companies use social networking sites...

Passion vs. Pay: A Generational Debate The workforce is changing. A constant evolution through generational shifts often creates new paths by which processes - once the norm - become archaic. Work atmospheres that once were considered best for...

Several Police Officers submitted nominations for 911 Dispatcher Katie Broukal for her handling of the October 6th barricaded subject in which the SWAT Team was called out. On October 6th, at 2:50am, while working in the 911 Dispatcher Center, Katie...