Leaders Change the World

Leaders Change the World

By Dean Whittaker I never set out to be a leader. One summer in 8th grade I was sponsored by my small town American Legion to attend Boys State, a one-week summer camp at the state capital. Boys State teaches young people about citizenship and leadership. (Note: there...
Ever dreamt of flying to work?

Ever dreamt of flying to work?

By Rojan Sthapit Ever dreamt of having your own personal plane that you can take anywhere? Well there is a startup company that is working on just that. Kitty Hawk is a company supported by Google co-founder Larry Page. Kitty Hawk is currently working on their new...
Freelancing: The Future of the Workforce

Freelancing: The Future of the Workforce

By Ayush Dev Pant The Gig Economy is infiltrating the global market, and it has caused Human Resource Management to be the most trending topic in the current business scenario. Since the Industrial Revolution, business owners have had the power and authority to hire...
Early Morning Gratitude

Early Morning Gratitude

By Dean Whittaker I get up at 5:00 AM and hop on my 16-year-old Segway and head for Mt. Pisgah, a 300-foot sand dune overlooking Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. I climb the 239 steps up to the overlook where I meditate while waiting for sunrise. Some days, listening...
Thirteen Great Years

Thirteen Great Years

By Jami Gibson The past 13+ years at Whittaker Associates has been an incredible learning experience for me. I’ve had the chance to connect with bright colleagues and clients all over the world and perform fun and interesting work, which is why my decision to pursue...