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...
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...
How Do We Sustain? We Renew, Recycle and Rebuild

How Do We Sustain? We Renew, Recycle and Rebuild

By Sambridhi Shrestha “The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy.”- Arnold Schwarzenegger There are two possibilities that can be predicted which is indicated by the availability of the resources. One is that the world will become a better place to...