In the face of financial strain in the industry exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, three leaders in Spokane's health care and biosciences industries say they've found emphasizing connection is vital for keeping employees motivated, delivering
Leaders of Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union and Liberty Lake-based STCU are helping grow and shape the influence of their respective financial institutions in the Inland Northwest.
Ezra Eckhardt, president and CEO of STCU, says that while the
Stephaine Courtney founded The Learning Project in 2015 to provide affordable in-person and online training for educators that interact with children from nontraditional families or who have behavior issues.
The business has evolved in the last eight
Businesses and nonprofits that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion practices should take steps to ensure that such principles are present throughout operations, some experts here say.
Blending DEI into every facet of an organization ensures that
Before Sandy Williams' tragic death in a plane crash last September, the social activist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and executive director of the Carl Maxey Center planned to relaunch The Black Lens newspaper this February.
Whether you're already retired or it's moving closer to reality for you, there are some things you should consider when managing your investments.
Up until retirement, you simply accumulate assets. You get paid and a portion goes to your retirement
In general, Spokane-area women participating in 401(k) retirement plans are either maintaining or increasing their contributions to the plans, although inflation is a major concern for many, some financial and wealth advisers here say.
The number of people who have decided to delay retirement in the past few years has risen and is unlikely to fall as some older workers remain employed to stay mentally sharp and purpose-driven, while inflation weighs on the minds of many U.S. workers
Wealth managers are recruiting new financial advisers here and across the country to maintain service levels and replenish an aging workforce, industry representatives and educators say.
As labor shortages continue to impact companies across industries, businesses are shifting their focus to employee retention. According to Bank of America's recent Workplace Benefits Report, 46% of