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Honoree Brett Swigert shared the importance of service before self in his acceptance speech.
Clad in an array of costumes—goblins, knights, and even the pope—participants at the 2016 conference of the College of Extraordinary Experiences gathered at the Czocha Castle in Poland to interact with interdisciplinary leaders and learn how to design better experiences.
Strategy professor Ben Lewis was recognized for his research paper discussing rating systems, corporate responsibility, and a paradox between the two.
Alumni LaDon Linde and Justin Oldroyd have always enjoyed a fast-paced work environment. Prior to their current positions, they both spent time at global strategy consulting firms, and Linde played a key role in a San Francisco-based tech company’s growth from twenty to two-hundred employees. Though their jobs were good, both men felt the need for something more—to use their knowledge and abilities for a work close to their hearts.
Brad Agle, George W. Romney Endowed Professor, has been installed as the president of the International Association for Business and Society at the group's annual meeting held in Amsterdam.
You dreamed you were flying through the sky. What does it mean? Information systems professor James Gaskin has a new app that can help you find out.
“Making a difference.” “Making the world a better place.” Use these phrases enough and they start sounding stale. But backed by real results, the work of MPA alumni is proving the skills developed within the walls of the Marriott School can make meaningful—and real—change.
Eva Witesman, associate professor of public management, addressed campus at BYU's weekly devotional.
Within a two-year span, five information systems classmates left BYU to start their careers—only to find themselves working side-by-side once again.
The Department of Information Systems and individual faculty members are among the best in the world according to the Association of Information Systems.
Marriott School of Management dean Lee Perry has announced Lori Wadsworth as the new chair of the public management department and director of the Romney Institute of Public Management.
Associate Dean Keith Vorkink discussed the challenges of learning how to make correct judgments in the face of uncertainty at Tuesday's BYU Devotional.
Slot canyons, river rafting, and . . . finance research papers?
School of Accountancy professor Cassy Budd shared personal stories during Tuesday's school-wide devotional about recognizing the strength that comes from acknowledging personal weaknesses.
Nathan is a new hire at a small tax practice. After a few months of work, his boss, Frank, calls Nathan into his office to discuss a client’s return. The client will need to pay an underpayment penalty of $50,000 to the state. Frank has a good relationship with the client, and in an effort to save that relationship, he asks Nathan to “fix” the return to show zero underpayment penalties. How should Nathan react?
The late N. Eldon Tanner said, "Service is the rent we pay for living in this world of ours."
Industrious alaskans have developed unique stress management techniques. Many employers in the northern region give employees “subsistence leave” as a negotiated benefit. How do the thrifty natives use their subsistence leave? They prepare for the cold months ahead by drying and packaging hundreds of fish and enjoy family time together handpicking quarts of blueberries.
An employee who underperforms usually belongs to either the “can do/won’t do” or the “will do/can’t do” category. Those who can but won’t have motivation problems and those who will but can’t have performance problems associated with lack of skills.
Layoffs add stress. You may decide to find a new, more stable job. If not, these tips may help:
As a community college business instructor, I must stay current on the latest business developments and technologies. I have incorporated three things into my continuing education regimen that I have found helpful.
I own two small companies. It’s hard to pay myself benefits, let alone all my employees. The first thing to look at is making sure they are paid a competitive wage, then add vacation/holidays and keep within reason. Next, they might need health insurance, but if the spouse is working elsewhere and is covered, we can sometimes eliminate it. Finally, you might look at adding tax deferred savings plans and insurance. Since both my companies are retail, we offer very steep discounts to employees. It has been my experience that most people working for small companies do not expect superb benefits. Also, in order to keep costs down, you must do a lot of shopping.
The Orange County Management Society is making the most of their goal to “help those who share our values to enhance their careers in any way we can.” The chapter strives to serve and support members on every level of need by arranging spiritual, educational, and fun activities. Scheduling luncheons and reaching out to members to increase activity and build a support system has been part of their success.
There are no easy fixes to maintaining a workable balance between family and career; it is always a struggle. I have found that this sort of balance can only be achieved through clear focus and relentless personal discipline.
Reed N. Dame, president and CEO of Woodgrain Millwork, Inc. and this year's Marriott School of Management Honored Alumnus, will address faculty, students and alumni during Brigham Young University's Homecoming activities this week. Dame will speak on, "Business, A Power for Good," Thursday at 11 a.m. in 151 TNRB.