Whether dealing with culture, process or structure, only 25 percent of change management initiatives are successful in the long term, according to a study from Towers Watson. That 75 percent failure rate? It often can be attributed to a lack of communication and lack of time for transition, says Bernadette Johnson, who will lead the “Change is a Good Thing – You… Read More 

By: Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners Gone are the days when you can take a piece of paper to the local pharmacy and obtain “just what the doctor ordered.”  We now have prior authorizations, quantity limitations, and additional requirements that are designed to limit wasteful pharmacy spending and maximize effective health care.  This may leave consumers feeling overwhelmed and… Read More 

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores topics on retail. How Small Businesses Can Profit from the Collapse of Big Retailers… Read More