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When love comes calling: Workplace romances are on the rise and, yes, it really does matter to your business in the #MeToo era

By Katheen D. Weron Beginning in 1986, the United States Supreme Court has placed the duty of ending sexual harassment in the workplace on the employer. As a result, most companies have concerned themselves with policies that prohibit unwelcome sexual harassment. Nowadays,…

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Dec 15

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With a strong corporate culture in place, companies have a better chance of getting through tough times

By Brice Wallace Corporate culture. To some, those words represent the core values that drive a company to success. To others, it’s just the title on a paper pinned to a company bulletin board, leading a list of vague, mumbo-jumbo “values” that are the subject of derision or…

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Dec 15

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Employers, prepare for a legal battle: Sometimes prevention is not enough to counter retaliation claims

By Karina Sargsian Employers should be aware that in 2020, retaliation claims will likely represent one of their greatest legal risks. In the past decade, retaliation filings have rapidly increased and now make up the lion’s share of claims filed in employment-related lawsuits…

'Biophilia' in the workplace: How about something green?

By Aja Macheel “Self-care” seems to be a consistent topic in the health and wellness industry that suggests we take little moments out of our day-to-day lives to make space for peace, tranquility and pause. No matter what your source of inner peace is, it is universally…

Need to smooth out your operation? There's an app for that

By Bahar Ferguson Sometimes, with all of the fun and entertaining technology around us, it can be hard to remember how helpful technology actually is. It isn’t just here to make our movie nights better or our cars more fun to drive. Technology, at its core, is here to improve…

Weathering the Storm: How would your business be affected if you were faced with a lawsuit that exceeded your insurance limits?

By Jared Johnstone Steve and Lisa dreamed for years of running a pizzeria. After years of saving, researching business strategies and experimenting with recipes, they finally opened S&L’s Pizza Place. Shortly after celebrating their fifth year in business, Steve and Lisa…

Despite advances in healthcare, high out-of-pocket expenses are still causing struggles for some patients

By Brice Wallace Exciting innovation and advancements in healthcare are profound and massive financial elements inside the system are shifting, but Scott LaGanga worries that one group is struggling: patients. Speaking recently in Salt Lake City, LaGanga, senior vice president…

Utah has a (mental) health problem

By John Roble Utah, we have a problem. The state of our mental health is poor — and we need to talk about it. According to a study in August from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, the state ranks dead last when it comes to mental health — worse than…

Key healthcare trends that impact healthcare real estate decisions

By Jon H. Carlson On the consumer side, healthcare costs represent almost 18 percent of GNP in the U.S., which is far higher than other industrialized nations around the world. The reasons are legion, but will not be the focus of this article. To add insult to injury, overall…

HealthCare & Technology

By Bahar Ferguson As we approach the topic of technology, we often discuss how the advancement of technology is making our lives better. Whether that is Über helping us find a ride, our cellphones capturing that scenic photo or air-conditioned comforters keeping us at just the…

A Legacy of Mining: The mining industry has always been important to Utah's economy - and always will be

By Brian Somers Mining is a foundational industry in Utah. Circling the rotunda in the Utah State Capitol building is a cyclorama that depicts eight important scenes from Utah’s territorial years. Along with depictions of pioneers building irrigation systems and the driving of…

MINING ROUNDTABLE: The State of Our Industry

PARTICIPANTS: Bradley Babcock, Cementation AG; Brian Babcock, Babcock Scott & Babcock PC; Bob Babcock, Babcock Scott & Babcock PC; Lennie Boteilho, Ames Construction; Jed Iverson, Brahma Group; Jared Jackson, J.R. Simplot Co.; Greg Madsen, Wheeler Machinery; Brian Somers, Utah…

MINE SAFETY: The history isn't great, but statistically, it's safer to work in today's modern mines than in the neighborhood shopping mall

By Liz Radley At 10:28 on the morning of May 1, 1900, an explosion ripped through the Winter Quarters No. 4 mine near Scofield. Many miners died instantly from the blast, and many more in the connected Winter Quarter No. 1 died from toxic gases as they tried to escape. At least…

Women in Business Focus

The Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon is presented annually by the Salt Lake Chamber . This year’s event will be held on Nov. 12 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The event features the presentation of prestigious awards to women of merit in our…

2019 Salt Lake Chamber ATHENA Award winner

Linda Wardell, General Manager, City Creek Center Linda Wardell is the 2019 recipient of the Salt Lake Chamber’s ATHENA Leadership Award. She will receive the award at the Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon to be held on Nov. 12 in Salt Lake City. This year’s…

2019 Salt Lake Chamber Pathfinder Award winners

Theresa Foxley Economic Development Corporation of Utah A Utah native, Theresa Foxley is passionate about promoting the Beehive State. She has served as the Economic Development Corporation of Utah’s president and CEO since 2017 and has helped usher in a new era that is highly…

Five steps to closing the gender wage gap

Regardless of what critics say, research overwhelmingly shows that the gender wage gap exists. An analysis by the American Association of University Women found that Utah has the largest gender wage gap for full-time, year-round working women, placing Utah 50th in the nation for…

Women’s Business Center of Utah partners with Kiva to provide access to capital

On Oct. 18, 2019, the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) announced a new partnership with kiva.org and will serve as host for Kiva Salt Lake City, the first Kiva Hub in Utah. Kiva U.S. is a nonprofit organization that facilitates crowd-funded microloans ranging from…

Women’s Business Center Utah: Spotlight on Women Business Owners

Raysha Carrasco Monsieur Crepes Raysha Carrasco always had an entrepreneurial spirit and wanted to start a business. When she came to Utah in 2015, she worked at hotels, using her hospitality degree. But she wanted to start something of her own. Her husband comes from France,…

IS ANOTHER DOWNTURN ON THE WAY?

... and is your middle-market company getting ready for it when it comes? By Drew Yergensen The Great Recession ended in 2009 and, despite the growth that has prevailed in the decade since, many middle-market business owners have been watching economic trends closely and taking…

The credit union perspective: A community approach to Utah business success

By Mallory Merrill Businesses and nonprofit organizations seem obviously different. They inhabit disparate worlds and arise from disparate goals. But, foundationally, the function of a business is not totally dissimilar from that of a nonprofit. Ultimately, business is about…

Clients can collaborate with banks to strengthen cybersecurity

By Howard Headlee Over the past decade, large-scale cyber compromises affecting millions of consumers have made big headlines. Sadly, media coverage of large-scale security breaches and cyberattacks can have a desensitizing effect on the public. But as more people rely on online…

Enhancing your situational awareness with penetration testing

By Rick Lucy It’s been said that businesses should adopt the attitude of “when” rather than “if” a cyberattack will occur. An effective wat to prepare for such an occurrence is a penetration or “red team” test.{mprestriction ids="1,3"} A typical penetration test is a simulated…

Self-directed IRAs put you in the driver’s seat to make smart investments with your individual retirement account savings

By Roger Christensen Utah banks and credit unions offer multiple solutions for folks preparing for eventual retirement. Among the savings options is a product known as a self-directed IRA. It’s a great tool, but it doesn’t fit every situation and every potential saver’s wants…

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