by Brittany Ryzenga | Jun 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson When it comes to workplace performance, so many business models are built on extrinsically motivated reward systems. It seems like the greater the reward, rather money or recognition, the more motivated employees are to complete the task at hand.... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson This month, I started volunteering at a local community center. Baxter is an inner-city neighborhood in Grand Rapids that has a 33% poverty rate in addition to crime and drug issues. In order to help and restore hope to the residents of the... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson After conducting research for a local health insurance company, I wondered what kind of pressures these companies would face as the healthcare industry is in the process of being radically transformed. How do health insurance carriers plan to compete... by Brittany Ryzenga | Jul 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson This month, my research was focused on the snack food industry. After studying over 100 companies, I came away with not only an increased appetite, but also with some insight about where the industry stands now, and where it’s headed. Here are a few... by Brittany Ryzenga | Oct 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson Everywhere we turn, it’s impossible to get away from negative news. Radio, newspapers, T.V., and the Internet bombard us with headlines about the failing economy, war, high profile lawsuits, crime, and the list goes on and on. While we know that...