Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Adam Kronk, Program Director for the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership. We hope you enjoy Adam’s wisdom and perspective.

My day job is working with scholars and executives to figure out how to foster ethical behavior in business. It’s a fascinating gig, and one of my favorite parts involves interviewing C-suite leaders about their own experiences on the subject. During a recent conversation with the Chairman and CEO of a financial services firm, we came to the topic of performance reviews and promotions. I asked whether and how they incorporated a person’s values and character into the process at his organization.

Employee engagement matters. The connection to the bottom line is clear. Yet studies by Gallup continue to report employee engagement levels at less than one-third.

How do you create a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued and engaged? It varies for every company. To shine light on the topic, we consulted a few of our fellow Best Places To Work in Indiana honorees for their advice - what makes your organization a great place to work? What is your lesson to share with other companies?

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Patrick Frazier, owner and executive coach for The Coaching Authority. We hope you enjoy Patrick's wisdom and perspective.

“…lately coaching in this town seems to have become all the rage.” CEO, South Bend, IN

Coaches, coaches, and more coaches. They are everywhere. There are life coaches, business coaches, health and fitness coaches, fashion coaches, sports coaches. There is a coach to help with just about anything.

What causes the most stress for Americans? Money.

According to the American Psychological Association, money has consistently topped the charts as the number one source of stress.

Stress is one of the greatest causes for chronic disease, and chronic disease is one of the largest contributors to early death. Yet many of our workplace wellness programs are lacking initiatives to address this key stressor: financial concerns. Why is that?

Reputation risk consistently finds itself among the top concerns for businesses. Especially with the rise of social media, companies are concerned with how quickly and significantly their reputations can be threatened.

What can you do to protect your company’s brand? Make the most of your social media usage by avoiding these 8 mistakes:

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

After 28 years of marriage, my wife Janet and I can nearly communicate telepathically. A look can speak volumes and a single gesture can have multiple meanings. One of the most versatile is the eyebrow raise. Close cousin to the eye roll, the eyebrow raise can ask a question. Everything ok? What did that mean? It can express an opinion. Oh please! Can’t believe you did that or said that!

Each year, more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries in the workplace are caused by electrical hazards. From falls and burns to electric shock and even electrocution - contact with electrical energy is a serious danger to workers.

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), per mile traveled, the number of deaths on motorcycles is over 27 times the number in cars. There is no debate, motorcycles can be dangerous. Before you hit the open road, make sure you and your motorcycle are properly protected.

On a visit to Key West, I was able to spend a little time at Ernest Hemingway’s home in Key West. Hemingway resided in the house for most of the 1930s, as well as when he visited in the 1940s and 1950s. I was particularly struck by his writer’s studio on the second floor of a carriage house on the grounds.

• 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year.
• Annually, mental illness and substance abuse cost employers approximately $80 to $100 billion in indirect costs. Depression alone is estimated to cause 200 million lost workdays each year, costing employers $17 to $44 billion.
• Stress and anxiety cause more work absences than physical illness or injury.

Mental illness is much more common than most people realize. Ignoring it can be costly to you and the individual, as mental health conditions can get significantly worse if untreated.