Idaho Business Review IBR

Attraction and retention are top of mind for company leaders. As unemployment falls, new opportunities present themselves to an organization’s best and brightest. One way your company can ignite new enthusiasm in the workplace is through an employee recognition program. ...

Q: A couple years ago my husband and I bought a new home. Because the real estate market was so depressed, we rented our old house. Now we have an offer to sell the house. We are concerned we will ...

Last month, a group of employers asked me to talk them through what they need to think about when communicating to employees about health care reform. Members of the Employers Health Coalition of Idaho are a thoughtful group who want ...

Q: I have become increasingly dissatisfied with my current position at my company and am considering looking for a new job. Is any of the money I will need to pay to conduct my job search deductible on my tax ...

“Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. People think it’s this veneer – that the designers are handed this box and told, ‘Make it look good!’ That’s not what we think design is. It’s ...

Q: I am thinking about joining a country club. While I do love to golf, the main reason for joining is to use the club as a marketing tool. I plan on inviting current and prospective customers to the club ...

With the rising cost of health care, more organizations are looking for ways to reduce benefit costs. One important option to find hidden savings is to audit health care plans to look for family members (dependents) of your employees who ...

Nicole Sirak Irwin, the executive director of Family Advocates, was recently elected treasurer to the Whitney Foundation’s Board of Directors. Located in Fresno, Calif., the Whitney Foundation helps fund educational, health and housing projects that bring about positive changes in ...

Q: We have two employees who would like to pursue their masters of business administration and another who has asked if we would help out with some additional training. As an employer we would like to help them achieve their ...

Increasing business is the top priority of companies, whether large or small. Just as important, but often overlooked, is preparing a workforce for that growth. As smaller companies increase in workforce size, they face issues aligning their teams to their ...