Health Care & Benefits

A prescription for better health

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, executives at CareSource Indiana and NeuroHope discuss some of the biggest challenges facing Indiana’s health care system, the causes of those challenges, and possible solutions.

Cybersecurity

Small and mid-sized firms shouldn’t take cybersecurity risks lightly

In this week’s IBJ Thought Leadership series, AxiaTP CEO Roger Veach discusses the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of small and mid-sized businesses and how those firms can keep their information safe.

Education

It's time to take a scalpel to the business school

In this week’s Thought Leadership, University of Indianapolis School of Business Dean Dr. Karl Knapp says business schools need more faculty with real-world business experience.

Talent & Workforce Development

Addressing Indiana’s workforce transformation needs

Indiana’s economy is at a critical juncture, facing a growing talent shortage across key industries due to both widening skills gaps and a shrinking labor force. Over the next decade, hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers will need to be upskilled or reskilled to meet employer demands and sustain the state’s economic momentum. Molly Dodge, Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers at Ivy Tech Community College, recently spoke about Indiana’s workforce needs and the pivotal role Ivy Tech plays in addressing them.

Talent & Workforce Development

Advancing access, affordability, and workforce readiness

In this week’s Thought Leadership, Manchester University President Stacy Young discusses Manchester’s dedication to helping high school students succeed in college, its unique bachelor’s degree program, and the university’s focus on giving students experiences that align with the state’s workforce needs. She also talks about the value of partnerships between Manchester and the state’s school districts, businesses and policy makers.

Insurance & Risk Management

Rethinking Risk: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Insurance

In this week’s Thought Leadership, NFP Managing Director of Property & Casualty John Dillon discusses how climate change is shifting the insurance landscape and the importance of having an advisor to help navigate it.

Food Insecurity

Pacers Foundation, Gleaners team up to feed hungry Hoosiers

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle and Gleaners Food Bank CEO Fred Glass discuss Drive & Dish, a food insecurity initiative they launched in Indy that is expanding across the state.

Retirement Planning

Howard Bailey Financial® Vice President Marshal Johnson on Helping You “Retire With Purpose”

Howard Bailey Financial expands its presence in central Indiana with a new Carmel office, reinforcing its mission to help clients retire with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Education

Educators preparing for new diploma standards

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, the superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township and provost and vice president at the University of Indianapolis discuss the state’s new diploma requirements and the general state of education in Indiana.

Innovation

Innovation is a mindset that must be taught

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, leaders from Indiana Wesleyan and Purdue universities talk about how their institutions are preparing students to hit the ground running in innovative environments.

Banking & Succession Planning

What to consider before selling your business

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, experts at First Merchants discuss financial, emotional, and legacy issues that business owners should consider before selling their business.

Q&A: STATE OF WOMEN IN CENTRAL INDIANA REPORT

When women win, so does our economy

In November, the Women’s Foundation of Central Indiana released the State of Women in Central Indiana Report (SOWR), a wide-ranging study undertaken by the Polis Center on women’s outcomes in our region.

Technology

Integrating AI

In this week’s Thought Leadership, experts at Indiana Wesleyan University and EXOS CYBER offer advice on keeping up with technology and how to use Artificial Intelligence safely and effectively.

Thinking of selling your business? Here’s what you need to know

Selling your business can be a complex process. But advanced planning can make it pay for you and your team.

Education

Indiana State University focuses on workforce readiness

In this week’s Thought Leadership, Indiana State University President Dr. Mike Godard discusses what Indiana State is doing to build the state’s workforce and how the university works with employers to enhance the value and workforce relevance of Indiana State’s academic programs.

Cracking the Glass Ceiling is Not Enough:

New Women’s Executive Leadership Institute Brings Sisterhood Approach to Progress

The proverbial glass ceiling, or the unequal divide between women and men in leadership roles, is often cited as one of the reasons to create a more representative workplace. There is abundant research showing that while women represent an equal number of employees in the lower levels of management in the United States, the top level leadership roles, especially those in the C-suite, are disproportionately held by men. According to this year’s Women in the Workplace report, women in the US make up a mere 29 percent of C-suite positions, an increase of 12 percent since 2015. While this represents progress, it also shows that merely deepening the cracks in the glass ceiling is not enough. It’s time to break it entirely, especially in central Indiana.

Education

Putting students on the best career path

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Project Lead The Way President and CEO Dr. David Dimmett discusses the opportunities—and a few obstacles—that await high school students on their path to the right career.

Health Care & Benefits

CareSource provides resources and programs to make Indiana healthier

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Cameual Wright, president of the Indiana Market for CareSource, shares how CareSource is addressing the nursing shortage, the role government should play in fighting issues such as obesity, and how we can all make a positive impact in our state and beyond.