For publicly traded companies listed on the Fortune 500, like Amazon, Apple or ExxonMobil, the ultimate measure of success is the value provided to shareholders. But, for a company like G.W. Lisk in Clifton Springs, New York, the success of the organization often leads to a thriving community. “Wanting to make a profit doesn’t make […]
Features June 2022
Jim Marco – Glens Falls Hospital
Est. reading time: 4 mins
The geographic splendor of upstate New York has its selling points, but that alone isn’t enough to attract quality employees to one of its major hospitals. On the healthcare front, it’s an applicant’s market. So emphasizes Jim Marco, who in January 2021 undertook a major role in recruiting and retaining the workforce at Glens Falls […]
Pamela McGee – The Father’s Table
Est. reading time: 4 mins
When Pamela McGee was hired to run the human resources department for a company that makes and sells desserts, she knew she’d have to learn about the manufacturing process and about the company culture. Turnover was a big concern, she says, and to get a better understanding of employee morale, she wanted to speak to […]
Steve Camacho – Toronto Catholic District School Board
Est. reading time: 4 mins
In Fall 2020, the Ontario province government mandated that the Toronto Catholic District School Board offer virtual learning to over 100,000 students in over 200 schools. With a quarter of the students enrolling, the resulting St. Anne Virtual Academy would cater to 18,000 elementary school students and over 7,000 high school students. By comparison, the […]
