Santiago Jaramillo: Why almost everyone hates employee surveys
Surveys diagnose problems; leaders prescribe solutions.
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Mike Lopresti: Seven-footers on the hardwood? It’s a Smits family tradition
Former Pacer Rik Smits and his son, Butler center Derrik Smits, talk basketball, family and the future.
Mike Lopresti: Emotion mixes with excitement as iconic track changes hands
Once the Hulman-George clan decided it was time to sell the family keepsake, could you think of anyone better? Anyone at all? Roger Penske has the magic name and the money and the expertise and credibility and the track record—both on and off the track.
Ravi Parikh: Why for-profit research should be taken seriously
Patient data is increasingly in the hands of for-profit industries. Insurance firms and other for-profit companies have been collecting patient data that yields important information that could be used to shape medical care and health policy.
Editorial: Projects for homeless, offenders are good choices for tax credits
All four projects are worthy of funding. But what makes them special as a group is that they will serve such a diverse group of people—tech workers and startups, ex-offenders, homeless families and the African American community—while enhancing all of Indianapolis.
Hoffmann: Three steps to improve our waters now and for the future
Education, conservation and preparation are vital for protecting the quality and availability of water in Indiana.
Editorial: Investment hub idea is a good step toward goal of regional cooperation
State legislators should be receptive. It’s a reasonable follow-up to the 2015 Regional Cities Initiative, which split $126 million in tax amnesty funds among three regions.
Nate Feltman: Fadness’ bold approach necessary for our future
There is a political leader answering the call for a bold vision. He isn’t running for mayor of Indianapolis. But he is advocating for transformational change for central Indiana and beyond. And he is taking his ideas to the Statehouse. He is Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
Dr. David Blank & Dr. Richard Feldman: A liberal and conservative find common ground on guns
Individual rights have never been absolute. We believe there can be a balance between the common good and preserving individual rights. Bipartisan solutions are possible.
Letter: Private insurance is for profit-taking
Medicare for All is not socialized medicine. It’s government health insurance that provides access to the private health care delivery system.
SASSO: Women’s suffrage—an unfinished agenda
The 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage is a time to reflect on its complicated history, even as we commemorate its extraordinary accomplishment.
SLAPER & BRANNON: Administration on wrong track to lowering drug prices
Unfortunately, legislation being considered in the Senate would have unpleasant side effects.
LETTERS: Downtown needs action now
As the private nonprofit focused solely on downtown’s economic success, vitality and livability, we concur with IBJ’s position referencing the vexing challenges of our inner core.
Mike Lopresti: Two coaches just miles apart stand alone in 1,000-victory club
Burris volleyball coach Steve Shondell and Delta tennis coach Tim Cleland are in elite company.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Normal economic principles don’t jibe with NCAA rules
If a legally sanctioned private arrangement consistently relegates some “workers” to receive compensation that is much less than their marginal revenue product, expect major conflict.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: Are you a micromanager? If yes, here’s how to stop.
While the traits of a micromanager are easily recognizable, unfortunately, the negative forces can have a chilling effect within a business setting. Of those who identified as managers themselves in that survey, 77% said their morale was impacted negatively by micromanagement and 62% considered changing jobs because of it.
Editorial: Don’t allow Waterside debacle to derail promise of GM site
Surely there are other developers up to the task of transforming the former GM stamping plant into a lively development. Ambrose can save face by working diligently with the city to make sure the opportunity that Waterside represented isn’t wasted.
Mickey Maurer: A large ego is a prelude to failure
Ego doomed Adam Neumann and Tim Durham—and an Indianapolis bank deal years ago.
Amy Nelson: HUD rule will make it harder to fight discrimination
It is already hard enough to prove this type of covert discrimination. To now add additional and cumbersome barriers for individuals and organizations fighting discrimination is counterintuitive and counterproductive.
Shelley Rauch: Cuts to laboratory services would impact Hoosier health
The law initially designed to increase access and decrease costs has ultimately resulted in decreased access and increased costs. Only in Washington.