iBi - June 2018 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Secrets of the Great Workplace

by Jonathan Wright

Photography by Kelli Drake

There is no single formula for the perfect workplace; instead, there are many ways to get there. iBi went behind the scenes at four area companies, attempting to reverse-engineer the secrets of their success. Here’s what we discovered.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

This month we delve into the continuously changing workplace, highlighting a range of issues from organizational culture and alternative work arrangements to lighting technologies and the open-office layout.

CSE Software: High-Tech Triumphs

Secrets of the Great Workplace

As the world further embraces AR and VR, the developers at CSE Software have front-row seats to a range of emerging technologies.

CEFCU: Investing in People

Secrets of the Great Workplace

CEFCU has distinguished itself with its focus on employee training and development—an ongoing investment in its people.

Farnsworth Group: Forward-Focused Collaboration

Secrets of the Great Workplace

In 2017, Farnsworth Group was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work for the second year in a row.

Maui Jim: The Aloha Culture

Secrets of the Great Workplace

The “Aloha Spirit” is the backbone of Maui Jim, facilitating a workplace in which morale is high, turnover is low, and fun and business go hand in hand.

People: The Critical Factor for Workplace Success

Q&A with Eric Tolman, Caterpillar Inc.

The ways in which we attract the best people has changed dramatically in recent years, and these changes are even more challenging in an increasingly tight labor market.

Four Trends Reshaping Design Solutions for the Workplace

by Heather MacDonald

Farnsworth Group

Creative interior design can enhance your business, increase employee retention and promote your brand.

The Workplace Matters

by Donna Pritchard

Lincoln Office

If one’s physical surroundings shape behavior and attitudes, then the workplace can be leveraged to change employees’ experiences at work.

Beyond Office Walls and Balance Sheets

Culture and the Alternative Workforce

by Sonny Chheng, Kelly Monahan and Karen Reid

Deloitte

The more things change, the more culture matters.

Rethinking Your Benefits Strategy

by Kyle Rose

CliftonLarsonAllen

Want to hire and retain the best employees? Bring on the benefits!

Leveraging Technology to Improve Building Operations

by Erik Fehl

Environmental Control Solutions, Inc.

With proper collaboration and communication, we can leverage technology to provide a safe and productive workspace.

The Sticky Factor: Fun in Workplace Learning

by Pamela O’Neal

ATD – Heart of Central Illinois Chapter

You may be surprised at what a little humor and entertainment can do.

7 Differences Between Generation Z and Millennials Entering The Workforce

by Matt Stewart

Employers will have to adjust to another new generation.

Region

Uncertainty in International Trade
Congressman Darin LaHood, 18th District of Illinois
The Changing World of Animal Welfare
Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board
A Critical Reform For Better Government
Brad McMillan, Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service
Developing and Refining Peoria’s Untapped Workforce
by Jamila Wilson PeoriaCorps

Finance

Nine Strategies for Making the Most of Your 401(k)
Cathy Butler - Morgan Stanley
Four Ways Agile Can Help Your Team Work Better
Sara Palmer Commerce Bank

Workplace

Temporary Labor and the Illinois Responsible Job Creation Act
by Emily J. Perkins Heyl Royster
Delegation: On Leading and Doing
by Todd Popham Popham & Associates
Handling Toxic People in the Workplace
by Chuck Rice BRIO Employee Development LLC
Six Critical Things to Get Right in an Office Renovation
by Zara Johnson Cicero's Development Corp

Healthcare

Nurse on a Mission
by David Pruitt OSF HealthCare
FOCUS: How We Live and See the World
Dr. Keith Knepp, UnityPoint Health – Peoria

More...

Building a Better Business Using Local Resources
Abby Green Bradley University
Labor-Management Partnerships: Stronger Together
by Roger Goodson and Matt Bartolo
Managing Change With Different Personalities
Dean Heffta Clarus Results

One-Up

Cats About Town

by Beth Weimer

Through Cats About Town (CAT), businesses can foster a shelter cat in the office for varying lengths of time to give them more affection and expose them to possible adopters.

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Invest in Gen X

Tips For Managing an Intergenerational Workplace

Workplace Support for Breastfeeding Moms

The Case for Creating a Positive Organizational Culture

Are You Unconsciously Fostering Harassment?

5 Ways to Find Out

The Freelance Life

Pop-Up at Par-A-Dice

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iBi - June 2018