Bohanon & Curott: Water system works because users contribute to cost
Many well-meaning American donor organizations have organized and financed community water projects in poorer nations. Too often these efforts have failed.
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Don’t let the talent crunch derail your hiring standards
Too often in their eagerness to fill positions, recruiters can act like company cheerleaders by sharing only the most positive aspects of a job with applicants.
Editorial: Let’s make autonomous car challenge a catalyst for innovation in Indianapolis
We urge state leaders to think of the Indy Autonomous Challenge as a starting point, not a one-and-done event. We look forward to seeing what’s next.
Lesley Weidenbener: Emotional safety key to great ideas
If you’re at a place that hasn’t made you feel psychologically safe—maybe you suspect someone in the room will be condescending or that the boss leading the conversation will just dismiss you—you’re not likely to share your thoughts.
Alison Bell & Mark Milliron: Preparing students for workforce requires reimagining
We have an opportunity to re-examine our education system, keeping students as the priority as we take those steps. Rather than reacting to new issues as they arise, we must be proactive and entirely reimagine what is possible using a holistic approach.
Sara Johnson: Leaders must adapt to the changing world of work
Evidence of a workforce shift is already mounting. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 11.5 million workers quit their jobs between April and June of 2021.
Letter: Bail funds don’t need regulation
Bail funds have existed for decades as a community-based response to the growing use of pretrial detention, and recent analyses show that releasing more people pretrial does not lead to increases in crime.
Letter: Bohanon and Curott stir political pot
What to B&C may be profligate spending on widely-distributed local projects is more appropriately seen as an exercise in distributing the benefits broadly, if imperfectly, among future taxpayers.
Mark Montieth: Culture change can be a prescription for struggling teams
But culture, no matter how vague the concept might be, has an influence. Workplace standards and atmosphere always matter.
Kristen Cooper: Why every business leader needs a therapist and how to find one
While you might be one of the fortunate ones to have family, friends, mentors and spirituals leaders who can guide you through tough times, a psychotherapist will help you better understand yourself and those around you so you can be a better person, business owner, leader, partner, manager, team member, friend, parent and community member.
Pete the Planner: Should your home’s equity be included in your net worth?
There are at least four common uses for an annual net worth calculation. And depending on the purpose of your calculation, you might or might not decide you want to include your home equity.
Sports: UIndy quarterback starts seventh season
If you think Stancombe has the playbook down backward and forward by now, just think how well he must know campus. “Like the back of my hand,” Stancombe said.
Bohanon & Curott: Human imagination is best bet for consumers
Before we get too cocky, we’ll be the first to admit that some of our predictions haven’t quite worked out.
Editorial: We need a charging network to accommodate electric vehicles
We commend Gov. Eric Holcomb and the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, who signed a memorandum of understanding to create REV Midwest—the Regional Electric Vehicle Coalition.
Nate Feltman: Gleaners embraces entrepreneurism
The food organization is proposing an agri-hub solutions center that would serve as an incubator where new ideas for assisting hungry Hoosiers are tested and refined.
Abbey Chambers: Affordable housing requires wages aligned with costs
By not adequately addressing the cause of disparities, we perpetuate a never-ending cycle of poverty and ensure that we always will be dedicating public and private resources toward it.
Frank Manzo: Report finds wage law repeal failed to save money
Anyone who works in construction knows that labor is not what drives costs. Factors like materials, fuel, equipment and land costs do.
Letter: Teachers can reuse event materials
We at Teachers’ Treasures happily find homes for all sorts of things folks don’t think have value.
Letter: Now is not time for a tax cut
We keep wanting to lower taxes but then never get done what is needed.
Letter: City should not subsidize museum
Indianapolis taxpayers have subsidized Jim Irsay’s lavish lifestyle for far too long.