By Rayanna Anderson, MBA Whether it's your first hire ever, or you want to avoid another employment disaster, here are three common sense strategies to keep in mind when hiring. The person. No matter what the job is, you are hiring more than just someone to do the job. You are hiring a person with good and bad personal attributes. Naturally, you want to hire the … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief – How to hire the best employees
The Enactus Missouri State chapter received a $1,500 grant from the Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Partnership. The chapter was chosen to receive the grant because of their entrepreneurial initiatives with the Harmony House Family Violence Center, a local shelter that provides advocacy and education to survivors of domestic violence. “Project Stand Up, Stand … [Read more...] about Missouri State University’s Enactus team receives grant
By Kerri Tassin, J.D., CPA The fall season in the Ozarks brings with it festivals, gorgeous fall foliage, and for many of you, back-to-school expenses. Perhaps you have a student in your home who started college this fall, or maybe you're working on a college degree yourself. If so, it might be helpful to be aware of some potential tax benefits related to those education … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief – Tax deductions and credits related to education expenses
By Elizabeth Rozell, Ph.D. A manager's job is to solve problems and create a productive workplace. However, research indicates that at least 70 percent of U.S. employees are not working optimally at their jobs. Leaders and managers sometimes fail in their role as visionaries and facilitators, resulting in a dysfunctional workplace. It is important that such behaviors are … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief – Is your workplace dysfunctional?
MSU 2014-2015 Citizen Scholars Selected: Three of the six are COB students Each year the Missouri State Board of Governors selects six students to be recognized as Citizen Scholars. These students are selected for their dedication to the public affairs mission of the university through course work, activities and service-learning opportunities. This year three of the … [Read more...] about Student Success