Content sponsored by UBS Financial Services
Welcome to IBJ's Thought Leadership series. We're talking with experts across all business sectors who want to engage with the Indianapolis business community about industry trends and to share advice and experiences. We are excited to bring their expertise to our readers.
Content sponsored by Apex Benefits
Employee Benefits
Designing a benefits plan that works
In this week’s Point of View feature, executives from Apex Benefits discuss the critical issues employers should consider when designing benefits plans.Content sponsored by Business Furniture + Co. and Indiana Wesleyan University
Health Care
Pandemic brought changes that are here to stay
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, experts at Business Furniture + Co. and Indiana Wesleyan University discuss how the pandemic forced lasting changes in health care delivery and facilities.Content sponsored by Project Lead The Way
Education & Workforce Development
Help students make the connection between learning and work
In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Project Lead The Way President and CEO Dr. David Dimmett discusses the importance of engaging students by showing them how what they learn in the classroom is relevant to their future careers.Content sponsored by Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Hunger & Health
Moving the needle in the fight against hunger
This week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable is an edited version of a conversation that took place Oct. 30 at the seventh annual Hunger and Health event, a program hosted at the Westin Indianapolis by IBJ Media and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. Our panelists discussed the working hungry, what’s driving food insecurity, and how collaboration is the key to offering sustainable solutions.Content sponsored by Black Onyx Management, Inc
Courage as a Corporate Value:
The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility
In the realm of corporate social responsibility (CSR), courage is often an understated value. It can conjure wrongheaded ideas about taking unnecessary risks, or be linked to someone telling their truth at a particular moment just to prove a point. Depending on the corporate culture, an act of courage can be seen as a career killer in the wrong organization.Content sponsored by Indiana Wesleyan University and Purdue University Online
Education & Workforce Development
Indiana well-positioned to educate its workforce
In this week’s Thought Leadership, education experts from Indiana Wesleyan University and Purdue University discuss what is necessary to deliver a meaningful education and how students of all ages can take advantage of Indiana’s diverse educational assets.Content sponsored by Indianapolis Airport Authority
Women in the Workplace
Indianapolis Airport Authority focuses on hiring women, helping them thrive
In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Rachel Stevens, Senior Director of Human Resources for the Indianapolis Airport Authority, discusses the IAA’s approach to hiring women and helping them advance in their careers.Content sponsored by Huntington National Bank
Banking & Finance
How to navigate changes of control, wealth preservation
In this week's Thought Leadership Point of View, executives from Huntington National Bank answer questions about raising money, selling a business, and preserving wealth.Content sponsored by CareSource, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, and Indiana Wesleyan University
Health Care & Benefits
Staffing is one of health care’s biggest challenges
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, experts from CareSource, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, and Indiana Wesleyan University weigh in on the shortage of nurses and the epidemic of obesity in Indiana.Content sponsored by Indiana Wesleyan University, Knowledge Services, Meriplex, and Sondhi Solutions
Cybersecurity & Technology
Cybersecurity requires constant vigilance
In our Thought Leadership Roundtable, experts at Indiana Wesleyan University's Eleven Fifty Academy, Knowledge Services, Meriplex, and Sondhi Solutions warn businesses not to take cybersecurity for granted and offer tips on how to secure your systems effectively.Content sponsored by Damien Center and ACLU of Indiana
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
DEI movement faces critical juncture
In our Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at the ACLU of Indiana and the Damien Center discuss the state of the DEI movement and best practices for companies that are committed to a diverse, equitable workplace.Content sponsored by Metropolitan School District Lawrence Township
Talent Recruitment & Retention
The science of recruitment and retention
In this week’s Thought Leadership, Carla Johnson, the Chief of Human Resources for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, discusses the district’s approach to hiring and delivering the best experience possible for teachers and students.Content sponsored by OrthoIndy
Health Care
Providing quality, access, and affordability
In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, OrthoIndy CEO John Ryan and surgeon Dr. Edward Hellman talk about the importance of providing quality care where patients want it and at a price they can afford.Content sponsored by AES and Cummins
Innovation
Innovation is making a difference
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at AES and Cummins discuss the importance of innovation and cite examples of its impact on our environment.Content sponsored by Calder Capital, Huntington Private Bank, and Inspire Results Business Coaching
Succession Planning
It’s never too soon to think about succession
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Calder Capital, Huntington Private Bank, and Inspire Results Business Coaching take business owners through the challenges and payoffs of succession planning.Content sponsored by Black Onyx Management and Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
DEI requires top-down commitment
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders at Black Onyx Management and the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township identify two precursors to DEI success at any organization: tangible support from leadership and making DEI a formal policy, not just a promise.Content sponsored by Indiana Hospital Association and NFP