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Nov 01, 2022 08:26PM ● By David Dykes
Acquisition accelerates Voya’s strategy in health and wealth solutions
Nov 01, 2022 05:27PM ● By Liv Osby
Keith Fox loved hiking in the mountains, deep sea fishing, and gardening. He was patient and kind and always supportive. John A. Means was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force who flew dignitaries across the coun-try. He loved to read, do crossword puzzles, and take his family on adventures. The two men became fast friends after Fox married Means’ daughter, Donna, in 1989.
Nov 01, 2022 05:06PM ● By David Caraviello
His 120-member unit was responsible for covering an area roughly the size of the state of Connect-icut, and over 15 dangerous months in Afghanistan in 2007, they were one of the few that made it out without losing a man. But two weeks after the 173rd Airborne returned to the United States, one of Nick Black’s soldiers killed himself.
Nov 01, 2022 04:33PM ● By Bob Helbig
Burnout at work is a real problem, and it has intensified during the long stretch of the pandemic. In survey responses gathered by Energage from thousands of employees over recent months, 39 percent said they often felt overwhelmed at work. Even more worrisome, only 64 percent said they felt their company cared about burnout.
Nov 01, 2022 04:13PM ● By Steve Nail
A recent Harris poll reported that 31 percent of retirees are eager to return to work due to inflation and concern about their financial futures. But should organizations hire older workers, those 55 or more years old? Certainly, for experienced human resources professions, they know that ageism and stereotyping of older workers is very common in many organizations. In fact, most would say it is by far the most common form of dis-crimination in the workplace.
Nov 01, 2022 03:57PM ● By David Dykes
Has this ever happened to you? You call customer service with a question, to report an issue with a product, or to relay a concern about a possible hack on your account. Then you’re put on hold – sometimes for several minutes, or much, much longer.
Nov 01, 2022 03:56PM ● By Adam Quattlebaum
While the U.S. tax code is always changing, there are many provisions that remain the same for years, even decades. When these seeming constants do change, it can be difficult for taxpayers — including businesses – to adjust in a timely manner.
Oct 31, 2022 12:35PM ● By David Dykes
Welling was elected as a federation board member in 2018
Oct 26, 2022 10:51AM ● By David Dykes
University also introduces new spirit mark
Oct 25, 2022 02:21PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker
Industrial Project Innovation, based in Greenville, recognized as No. 1
Oct 20, 2022 11:10AM ● By C. Grant Jackson
The inaugural lights display runs through Dec. 31 and also features holiday shopping, children's activities, and visits by the Columbia Fireflies mascot, Mason.
Oct 03, 2022 11:18AM ● By William Y. Klett III
The Holy City evokes images of cobblestone streets, stately homes, and horse-drawn carriages carrying visitors on tours of Charleston’s rich history dating back to the late 1600s. Notwithstanding this history, Charleston is building a future based upon innovation and technology. The old charm of the Deep South has taken on a decidedly new cutting edge.
Oct 03, 2022 11:17AM ● By C. Grant Jackson
The University of South Carolina’s new president wants to create a way for South Carolina businesses to come to the university with their problems and for the university to provide solutions. Michael Amiridis, Ph.D., wants to establish “a satellite system of innovation centers that will address specific problems, practical problems” for business. Amiridis, who became USC president on July 1, is borrowing the innovation center model from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he was chancellor until his appointment as USC president.
Oct 03, 2022 11:16AM ● By Owen Kowalewski
Higher education institutions have taken big hits to their programs as they try to escape the effects of Covid-19. It has been over 30 months since the pandemic first caused a shutdown, yet, as we continue to get back into the groove of life as we knew it, institutions are still struggling to get on track, including colleges and universities.
Oct 03, 2022 11:15AM ● By Donna Isbell Walker
The supply chain crisis of 2021 caused a logjam at America’s ports, as congestion meant that ships had to wait longer than usual to unload their cargo. But the South Carolina Ports Authority made some changes to help ease the congestion and get goods off the docks and headed toward their destinations.
Oct 03, 2022 11:15AM ● By David Dykes and David Mildenberg
Patrick Melton and Jordan Phillips didn’t have a whole lot to lose when they started their South Street Partners real estate enterprise in the recession of 2009. Developers were folding, and banks in the Southeast were collapsing at a quick pace, creating opportunities for nimble, risk-taking investors that come along very rarely.
Oct 03, 2022 11:14AM ● By Liv Osby
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to break ground this fall on a new ambulatory surgery center at its Millennium Campus that will take a substantial portion of the orthopedic, spinal, and ENT patients now seen in its hospitals.
Oct 03, 2022 11:14AM ● By Brigit Preuss
When thinking of starting a business in Greenville, South Carolina, Sandy Burn and her husband Michael Burn decided to think outside the bottle. Although Sandy Burn was hesitant about the idea of an olive oil store, thinking that people were not going to go out of their way to buy the product, she has now run her business for almost 12 years and currently owns three locations in the Upstate.
Oct 03, 2022 11:14AM ● By Bob Helbig
The awards program that honors quality workplace culture is underway for the seventh year. Any organization with 35 or more employees in South Carolina is eligible to compete for 2023 Top Workplaces recognition.
Oct 03, 2022 11:13AM ● By Kari Snyder
While many organizations set their philanthropic priorities for the year ahead during the fourth-quarter months, sustainability goals are still commonly overlooked as part of annual planning. This remains true despite the growing need to address corporate social responsibility and the overall condition of our planet.
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