Book review: 10 Proven Strategies for Thriving in the Workplace (part 2)
Carla Harris offers “Pearls” of wisdom to survive and thrive in the workplace – 6 through 10 In last week’s post I outlined the first 5 of Carla Harris’s 10 strategies for thriving in the workplace. This post outlines strategies 6 through 10. 6. Leverage Your Voice – Articulate your […]
Book review: 10 Proven Strategies for Thriving in the Workplace (part 1)
Carla Harris offers “Pearls” of wisdom to survive and thrive in the workplace – 1 through 5 In her book, Expect to Win, Author Carla Harris offers 10 strategies for thriving in the workplace. This is a summary of the highlights of the first 5 strategies outlined in the book. […]
Breaking through the myths of blindness
What is blindness? When a person hears “blind,” the word often conjures up thoughts of total darkness. The reality is, according to the Iowa Department for the Blind, only 18 percent of people who are visually impaired are totally blind. A majority have some sort of visual acuity, from tunnel […]
Pearl Interactive Network to Offer Bus Transportation for Employees
Partnership with Kentucky River Foothills will create new bus routes for contact center employees Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. (Pearl), has teamed with Kentucky River Foothills Development Council (KRFDC) in creating new bus routes to provide transportation options for employees working at its contact center in Winchester, Kentucky. The pilot project […]
Pearl Interactive Network CEO Named to 2015 Smart 50 List
Merry Korn recognized by Smart Business Columbus as a top executive leading one of Central Ohio’s smartest organizations Founded as an enterprise that blends a for-profit business with a social mission to provide work opportunities for challenged populations, Pearl Interactive Network (Pearl) has been named one of the region’s leading […]
Pearl Interactive Network Partners with ICF International for $250 Million Flexible Ordering Agreement
Pearl and ICF to provide digital media services for Center for Disease Control Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. (Pearl), as a subcontractor, has teamed with ICF International (ICF) to win a 5-year, $250 million Flexible Order Award (FOA) for the Office of the Associate Director for Communication (OADC) to provide digital […]
Pearl Interactive Network CEO Recognized as One of Six EY Accelerating Entrepreneurs
Merry Korn named to Ernst & Young’s Inaugural U.S. Class of Accelerating Entrepreneurs, will attend the 2015 EY Strategic Growth Forum Accelerating Entrepreneurs is part of EY’s (Ernst & Young Global Limited) commitment to helping high-potential entrepreneurs around the world scale up their business through one-to-one guidance, networking and insight […]
Ohio National Guard Event Strengthens Employer-Employee Relationships
I recently had the privilege of attending the Joint Employer Event at the Mansfield Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio. Representatives from Ohio companies who employ veterans were invited to spend the day with the members of the Ohio National Guard service members in order to better understand the […]
Pearl Interactive Network Hires Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Metzger to drive DCAA Compliance Efforts for Staffing Company Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. (Pearl) recently hired Melissa Metzger to lead the financial strategy for the company. As a key member of the executive team, Metzger will serve as the financial expert for Pearl, and will be responsible for leading […]
National Guard Veteran Brings Leadership Skills to Pearl
For Keith Bentley, helping others seems to be part of his DNA. During active duty in the Kentucky Army National Guard, he was part of the disaster relief team to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. He was also called upon by his home state to assist in various disaster […]
4 Reasons to Hire Veterans
It’s hard enough to find, hire, and retain good employees. According to a recent Inc. 500 CEO survey, 50% of leaders surveyed said attracting and retaining skilled employees was the biggest challenge they faced. A New York Times article mentioned the challenges veterans face in the job search during their […]