Q & A: Cultivating a Wellness Culture Shift
Linda LeCour is the health and wellness manager – North America at Taghleef Industries in Rosedale. I interviewed her about the company’s continued push to enhance the wellness of its staff. (Look for...
View ArticleHendricks Power Cooperative: Maximizing Its Chamber Investment Through...
Learning the ropes when starting a new job is always challenging. Imagine your position changing soon thereafter to encompass the vast world of human resources. Nearly a decade after launching her...
View ArticleDodge These ‘Dirty Dozen’
Ah, “The Dirty Dozen.” No, I’m not talking about the iconic western. The phrase popped into my mind when I read this Business Insider story about 12 ways you’re sabotaging your career. Some of the...
View ArticleMDWise, Inc.: Maximizing Chamber Investment Through Employee Training
Are great leaders born or made? The answer is simple: Great leaders are “made” – and embracing learning opportunities is a key step. The Indiana Chamber’s annual Human Resources Conference & Expo...
View ArticleKnox County ARC: Maximizing Chamber Investment Through Helplines
Knox County ARC has 36 locations across the county, including five group homes, 25 waiver homes and several plants. Amy O’Dell, director of human resources, leverages Indiana Chamber membership to make...
View ArticleWorkers Crave More than Currency
Losing weight isn’t always fun. Dropping the pounds is rewarding, but the journey can be tough. Very tough. Wouldn’t it be nice to get paid for your efforts? It turns out that doesn’t always entice...
View ArticleSurvey Seeks to Assist in Veteran Hiring
There are still more than one million veterans looking for full-time jobs with tens of thousands of soldiers leaving the military in 2016. Many employers aren’t getting the right information and...
View ArticleKnowledge Transfer: Taking the Time to Get It Right
EDITOR’S NOTE: Anita Bunten was one of two winners of the 2015 Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year award. Nominations are open for the 2016 award through March 4. What is...
View ArticleMaking Diversity Work in the Workplace
The Successful Recipe for Disability Inclusion is a free, one-day training event for supervisors, hiring managers, HR professionals and business owners. Guest speakers include Deb Dagit, former chief...
View ArticleKAR Auction Services Exec Named 2016 HR Pro of the Year
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced today the 2016 recipient of the Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year award. Lisa Price, executive vice president of human resources at KAR...
View ArticleAre Your Policies and Procedures Up to Date?
The new seventh edition of our popular handbook, Model Employee Policies for Indiana Employers, is almost here! Authored by attorneys from Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, this guide is designed to help...
View ArticleU.S. Department of Labor Overtime Rule Will Hurt Businesses
In 2014, President Obama directed the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to update and modernize rules regulating exemption of certain employees from minimum wage and overtime protection provisions of the...
View ArticleBeyond the Bicentennial: Chamber Outlines Policy Recommendations for 2016...
Indiana has many advantages as a leading location to operate a business, raise a family or enjoy a high quality of life. But still more needs to be done to improve that climate and to keep pace with...
View ArticleA Look at BizVoice’s 2016 Dive Into Corporate Social Responsibility
Review BizVoice’s 2016 articles on corporate social responsibility by visiting the archives section on our web site.
View ArticleHow Will the 2016 Elections Impact Labor and Employment Policy?
We’re all still recalibrating after last Tuesday’s election results. While the citizenry ponders what this means for the country and the issues dear to us, the impact on labor and employment policy is...
View ArticleTwo Earn Honor as HR Professionals of the Year
Sometimes two is better than one and that’s especially true when it comes to recognizing two long-time leaders in the field of human resources with one of the industry’s top honors. On Wednesday, Cari...
View ArticleGive Your Skills a Workout During Summer Training Events
Just as a body needs exercise and a healthy diet to stay in top physical shape, skill sets also require regular training to achieve peak performance in the workplace. The Indiana Chamber is offering...
View ArticleBrain Drain/Gain Workshop Yields Comprehensive Report
In late April, Purdue University partnered with the Indiana Chamber, Indiana INTERNnet and others to present a brain drain/gain workshop as part of the Chamber’s 53rd Annual Human Resources Conference....
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