Sheri Fella: The necessity of finding inspiration for growth
If you aren’t growing as a human being, you are shrinking—receding like the glacier.
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MIKE LOPRESTI: Yankee legend Mattingly reflects on a high school baseball classic
His team lost what many call Indiana’s best state championship game ever.
BOHANON & STYRING: D-day anniversary reminds us to be vigilant against tyranny
While we honor the remaining nonagenarians who bravely fought at the beaches of Normandy, let’s not forget that the odious philosophy they fought against, National Socialism, still has traction in some circles.
Peter Dunn: How little can you defer for a comfortable retirement?
You need to save between 12% and 14% of your gross income throughout your career to secure at least a 90% chance of retirement success, according to Russell Investments Research Report.
Samantha Julka: In workplace design, we say ‘generation shmeneration’
We summed up the generational differences for a client when we stated: It’s not about the generation; it’s about the individual. When designing future offices spaces, our research team at DORIS would say the smart money is on understanding your unique workforce and providing opportunities for choice and variation in your office.
GREG MORRIS: Judges shooting details left to lots of speculation
Shroud of secrecy surrounds case in which shooter was quickly set free.
Editorial: Protect unemployment fund before the next recession hits
The federal government has recommended—and Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration has suggested—increasing the premiums pay into the state’s unemployment fund to help build its surplus for the next economic downturn.
Letter: Scooter scofflaws
I found it humorous that the photo of the scooters on the cover of the May 10 issue appears to show two people riding them illegally on the sidewalk.
Letter: Private student loans also problematic
In short, the derivatives associated with private student lending are far more detrimental to society than federal loans, although the latter are hardly effective or successful either.
Josh Owens: State’s charter policies must evolve to help schools
Schools must be held accountable for success in their neighborhoods, and that is more likely to happen when the authorizer, community and school agree on what a school is expected to achieve relative to existing and proposed schools in that neighborhood.
Daniel Haake: Give downtown pedestrians the green light
It’s no surprise that the majority of downtown pedestrian crashes take place when users cross the street.
Josh Driver: 5 keys to an effective volunteer time-off program
Employees are not always fulfilled by their work. That can lead to expensive turnover, poor performance or disengagement. Empowering your staff to find purpose during work time creates loyalty to your company and helps fill the gaps their employment may not be creating at the moment.
Nate Feltman: Business community embraces volunteerism
Business leaders recognize today that they and their companies have the ability to positively impact their community through volunteerism efforts. Many see it as a responsibility.
Shariq Siddiqui: Not-for-profits can only do so much to change world
Social entrepreneurship is in many ways a result of the lack of perceived progress in moving the needle on social good.
Jennifer Wagner: It’s time for Indiana Democrats to offer bold ideas
If we want to lead again, we have to show we can do it.
Curt Smith: Critics of social conservatives have warped standards
Which side is filled with petty, petulant politicians afraid of a sincere questions by a fellow citizens with a different worldview?
Tom LoBianco: Trump’s tweets might be losing their firepower
His style might be street-fighting, and he might be hard-wired to tweet like Andrew Dice Clay, but now he’s giving away the power of his office.
Michael Leppert: Don’t forget to thank moms at Father’s Day, too
I still am more concerned that my two adult sons might forget Mother’s Day than I am about my day.
Christina Hale: Benjamin Harrison offers lessons for all of us
Leaders at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site have collaborated with local funders and other partners to build on his legacy to benefit generations to come.
Richard Feldman: Legislature delivers mixed results for Hoosier health
Our poor Hoosier health is reflective of terrible lifestyle choices and lack of value placed on health by our policymakers.