Recent Articles
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How to ‘fire’ a church volunteer
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityOne question I frequently receive when talking about recruiting and retaining church volunteers is what to do about a volunteer who isn't working out. In other words, how do you "fire" a volunteer? This is obviously a delicate situation and needs to be handled with great care. This individual is donating his time and efforts; he's part of your congregation and a brother in Christ. You don't want to offend him or damage the relationship, but his performance in the volunteer role is hurting the team. So, what to do?
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Corporate asset protection: Shielding your business from lawsuits, threats…
David B. Mandell and Jason M. O'Dell Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs we discussed in Part I of this article, in attempting to protect an ongoing business against lawsuits and potential creditor threats, most businesses leave much to be desired. They may rely too heavily on insurance, have suboptimal corporate structures in place and even unknowingly miss out on significant tax advantages.
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Corporate asset protection: Shielding your practice from lawsuits, threats…
David B. Mandell, JD, MBA, and Jason M. O'Dell, MS, CWM Healthcare AdministrationAs we discussed in Part I of this article, in attempting to protect an ongoing practice or healthcare business against lawsuits and potential creditor threats, most leave much to be desired. They may rely too heavily on insurance, have suboptimal corporate structures in place and even unknowingly miss out on significant tax advantages.
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Top tips for travel in cold weather
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRecently, the "polar vortex" dropped temperatures across the U.S. to negative digits. It also left thousands of people who were trying to reach their destinations stranded. Between Jan. 2-7, more than 27,000 flights were canceled. It is important to know what to do when you're scrambling to reschedule your flight or looking for accommodations while stranded. To stay ahead of "Old Man Winter," here are some tips when it comes to traveling in cold weather.
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The Flying Circus: Leanne
Garth WallaceCOPA eFlight presents another weekly excerpt from "The Flying Circus," a fun book by Canadian aviation humorist and former COPA publisher Garth Wallace. "The Flying Circus" is a fictional account of the madcap escapades of two instructors who start their own flying school armed with loads of enthusiasm, but little business sense and no money.
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Is your electric bicycle legal?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn 2013, the electric-assist bicycle was the most exciting technology that everybody wanted but didn't know if they could legally own. This can be blamed on the often-changing and confusing laws that surround the technology.
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Brainstorming: When should I sign off on my claim or settlement?
Colleen Butler Mental HealthcareColleen Butler, author of "Concussion Recovery: Rebuilding the Injured Brain," is offering practical advice to help with the recovery from brain injury. In the sixth edition of Brainstorming, readers have asked about signing off on legal claims or settlements and about when to return to work.
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What can your business learn from Richard Sherman’s social media…
Julie Bernhard MarketingRegardless of your sports affiliation, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was the man of the hour Sunday night. The game-winning interception Sherman tipped to Malcolm Smith was a shot-heard-round-the-world, immediately crushing all 49er fans hopes of a trip to the Super Bowl.
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Your 2014 guide to financial risk in the construction industry
Scott Wolfe Jr. Construction & Building MaterialsAt the start of 2013, many construction industry economists predicted a "rebound" for the industry. While construction spending grew during the calendar year overall, it wasn't quite the rebound originally anticipated. We're now turning the page to 2014, and the industry is excited about lots of positive economic indicators. Are we really on the cusp of a strong market rebound?
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Trends and patterns in patient safety report to OPTN
Sharee Ann Narciso Medical & Allied HealthcareA comprehensive report on patient safety situations was sent to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and is now accessible for public review. It was prepared at the request of both OPTN and the Operations and Safety Committee of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). The report is a summary of safety situations that were gathered through the UNet Improving Patient Safety (IPS) online portal and other sources.