Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.

Creating open teamwork is the best way to encourage innovation. - Kay Koplovitz

I remember well the first time I recognized someone as being a great leader – not just an authority figure, but a true leader.

Gibson’s Director of Compliance, Shellie Goetz, shares her insight on health care compliance.

Health care compliance is made of many moving parts. New legislation, delays, and court rulings all have an impact on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how you, as employers, stay compliant. What changes in 2015 may impact you this year? What is on the horizon for 2016? Let’s take a look…

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Dr. Eric Bricker, Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services. We hope you enjoy Dr. Eric’s wisdom and perspective.

You’re hosting a birthday party at your home. There will be friends, fun, and alcohol. Are you responsible for guests who have too much to drink?

Gibson’s Property & Casualty Practice Leader Mark Wobbe shares his insight and wisdom on what 2016 may bring for the property & casualty market.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.

The winds of change are blowing in our community. In my 35 years living here, after relocating from Tennessee, I have never been so excited and optimistic about our future. There are so many cool things happening: Metronet, Renaissance District, Regional Cities Initiative, US Tech Center, Innovation Park, Ignition Park, Ignite Michiana, and on and on. Entrepreneurial spirit seems to be flowing everywhere with the possibility for dramatic job growth and regional prosperity.

What could be more educational than a trip to a foreign country? Students can put what they’ve learned in language class to the test. They can see historical sites they’ve only read about. Even trying new foods, riding a bus or subway, or buying something in a store can stretch them educationally in ways no classroom could.

Gibson’s Employee Benefits Practice Leader Wes Mantooth shares his insight and wisdom on what 2016 may bring for the world of employee benefits.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Steve Camilleri, Executive Director at the Center for the Homeless. We hope you enjoy Steve’s wisdom and perspective.

Would you be surprised to learn that a University of Scranton study found 92% of people who set resolutions don’t succeed? Probably not, because you, like me, may be one of those people. As much as we hate to admit it, resolutions usually don’t work. This is heartbreaking news to me. Not just because I’ll continue to eat unhealthily, but because I also won’t get around to saving money nor will I purge the closets like I promised myself.

As a contractor, do you need professional liability coverage? Many assume the answer is no, and respond with reasons such as: