Corp! Magazine

Oct. 31, 2013 - Bringing out the best in workers is always a goal of quality companies. Creating an inspiring culture on the job not only helps employees, but also injects energy and innovation into the bottom line. Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2013 show us how it's done.

October 2013 - Champion Home Builders is the Champ. After exiting bankruptcy three years ago, the provider of factory-built structures in the U.S., Canada and U.K. is looking at nearly $1 billion in revenue this year.

Oct. 24, 2013 - In a business, it's critical that a team be able to bring the right person or right combination of people to bear on any given problem. That can only happen if the members of the team are fully knowledgeable about one another's strengths and weaknesses, are comfortable asking each other for help, and feel safe in admitting that they might need help.

Oct. 24, 2013 - Understanding the benefits of having a culture consultant work closely with your team will help you recognize the incredible advantages an external expert can bring to you and your company.

Oct. 24, 2013 - Jumping in that driverless vehicle may come sooner than most think. The design and push toward autonomous driving is championed by Google. It makes sense considering the communications technology and global mapping database managed by this digital giant.

Oct. 17, 2013 Obstructive sleep apnea is costing employers bottom lines with tired, inefficient employees and increased health care utilization. Here's how you can breathe life into your company's success by testing and treating this common syndrome.

Oct. 17, 2013 - John Bailey's "The Power of Ownership" shows how to build a career and a business as he recalls the milestones and pitfalls of public relations for high-profile companies and organizations.

Oct. 17, 2013 - With all the services, features and functionalities being offered by enterprise cloud service providers today, the question is no longer should a company use cloud services, but rather, what, when and where to cloud.

"If you're going through hell, keep going." There could not be a more fitting phrase to sum up the experiences that led me to start my current venture, ArkNet Media, not to mention the period of time when I was getting my business off the ground.

August 2013 - What if every person living in the cities of Cleveland, Dayton and Cincinnati walked out - just up and left? More than 800,000 people would be zapped from the state's economy. Then what?

Oct. 10, 2013 With American health care moving toward a payment-for-results model, Simon Powell, global client program director at HealthyWage, looks at the changing incentives for providers and asks if this is a lesson for employers, too.

Oct. 10, 2013 Employers across the country are looking for ways to reduce health-related costs and boost productivity. With the proper partner that brings the right set of tools, the implementation and administration of wellness programs is a snap.

Oct. 10, 2013 - Wellness is the right thing to do. A desire to keep employees as healthy as possible is simply good people business, with the bottom line benefits that accrue simply underscoring that first point. Join us as we celebrate the 2013 "Best and Brightest in Wellness" winners.

Oct. 3, 2013 - Don't wait for a layoff to start your networking and career advancement mission. Whether you are experienced or just starting out, building your network and continuing to learn are career-long opportunities and both will help you survive business downturns.

Oct. 3, 2013 - How do those rapid-growth companies go from a startup sensation to a company with the potential to endure over time? There is nothing more critical than the organization's leadership and how they drive company culture.

October 2013 - Detroit's widely publicized bankruptcy filing has statewide impact -- and sets a precedent for cities across the nation. While the impact is not yet fully known, state business owners and industry groups agree that Michigan took a hit with the filing. But looking ahead, what will be the message coming from the Motor City? Business leaders say if they could have one goal coming out of the restructuring it would be that Detroit is ready for investment and that it's viewed as highly attractive to Michigan business and those out of state.

Sept. 26, 2013 - It might seem impressive that you have more than 3,000 Facebook friends or LinkedIn connections, but how many of them are really useful? The reality is a large portion of your connections or friends are just taking up space.

Sept. 26, 2013 - ChannelNet has been an innovator of Web marketing and sales solutions since the industry began, and they are still creating and growing. We talk to CEO and founder Paula Tompkins.

Sept 26, 2013 - A new approach to social media security could evaluate objectives, risk tolerance and selected social media tools to weigh the ultimate experience and potential reward.

Sept. 26, 2013 - How do you provide a solution that is easy and intuitive enough for beginners yet still fulfills the needs of your veteran users? Protecting every reiteration of a product family can be a fine line between innovation and upholding the original vision.