 Course Correction
There was a news report this week that local telecom giant Sprint was bringing back nearly 250 employees that had been outsourced to Ericsson a few years ago. A change in the company’s business model was cited as the reason behind the move. This reminded me of an old adage: “Change is the one constant in business.” Whether by evolution or revolution, change can cut both... Read more...
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 Story by Fred Bauters
Photo by Randy Braley
Ideas come and go for everyone in every corner of business. Sustainable ventures don’t often come out of them, especially when they stem from a short chat with a neighbor. Levi Knox heard about staining concrete, started doing research and decided to attend a three-day seminar in Florida. That was all he needed to start Sub Q Artistic Concrete in... Read more...
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 Story by Julius Karash
Photos by Gary Rohman
The Great Recession was an awful time for many Kansas City-area businesses, but it was a darn good time to go on a hunt for office space.
With companies scaling back their space requirements and Sprint Nextel opening up a big chunk of its Overland Park campus for lease, good deals on office spaces were about as plentiful as College Boulevard... Read more...
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 Summer is a great time in Kansas City, but employers contemplating company picnics, barbeques or other events that involve alcohol should be warned—they might be setting themselves up for an expensive lawsuit.
I recently received a call from a client advising that there was going to be a meeting. The actual memo that was issued to all managers was this: “It’s that time again folks... Read more...
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 Story by Fred Bauters
Offices are strange environments that need to simultaneously enhance employee productivity, provide inspiration for the work being done and showcase the company’s brand. But the problem is that there’s not a sure-fire way to accomplish these seemingly simple three components. That’s where the question, “What’s our mission?” comes into play. That should fill... Read more...
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