100 Best Nonprofits announced
Oregon Business magazine has named the sixth annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon.
Must Reads
Gone Girl
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
Wehby disappears, Kitzhaber fails to disclose and Seattle gets bike share before Portland.
Two Sides of the Coin
BY JASON NORRIS | GUEST BLOGGER
This post focuses on the recent release of the new Apple iPhone as well as Alibaba’s IPO, the largest U.S. IPO in history.
Podcast: Testing for Emotional Intelligence with John Hersey
BY TOM COX | OB BLOGGER
How can you tell if you, a peer, a subordinate or a job candidate has the emotional intelligence needed to do well?
How to add positivity to your team
BY TOM COX | OB BLOGGER
I often talk about what leaders can do. What about followers? If you’re a team member and you’d like to add positivity to your team, what might you do?
Video: The 100 Best Survey
OB Research Editor Kim Moore shares some pointers about the 100 Best Companies to Work For survey.
Podcast: Interview with Pete Friedes
Tom Cox interviews Pete Friedes, author of “The 2R Manager,” about becoming a Best Boss.
Private liberal arts education: superior outcomes, competitive price
BY DEBRA RINGOLD | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
Why has six years become an acceptable investment in public undergraduate education that over-promises and underperforms?
Two sides of the coin
BY JASON NORRIS | OB GUEST BLOGGER
Ferguson Wellman’s investment views on the economy and capital markets.
Managing family assets: The importance of planning ahead
BY CLIFF HOCKLEY | OB GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
When business intersects with family, a host of situations can arise. Without a clear vision and careful planning, hard-earned investments can become stressful burdens.