The Changing Benefits Landscape
Did You Know? The Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act, a bill introduced to the U.S. House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on Jan. 3, would entitle employers to a 10 percent tax credit on any…
Author: Kim Roberts
Hurricane Season is Here
According to the National Hurricane Initiative, an estimated 40 percent of small businesses that close due to hurricane damage do not reopen. In order to prevent your business from being another statistic, it is critical to make preparations sooner rather…
Physicians as Employees or Employers?
Where and how doctors choose to work has changed dramatically over the years.
Alzheimer’s: What you need to know
A new case develops in the U.S. every 65 seconds.
Marketing Multifamily to Women
Last October, approximately 1,933 condos were listed for sale in the city, 51 percent more than in all of 2016, according to listings website Trulia. The median list price was $244,060, up from $240,000 in 2016 and $169,250 in 2015.…
Car Insurance Continues to Climb
If it seems like auto insurance rates are going up each year, that’s because they are. Rates increased in 2015, 2016 and 2017, and 2018 doesn’t look any better. Auto insurance companies have reported posting another year with negative profit…
Banking After FNBC Fallout
Industry pros discuss how New Orleans fared.
Banking After FNBC Fallout
As we move into 2018, it’s evident that it’s been an eventful year for the U.S. economy and for national and local banking. Despite beginning the year with uncertainty, the domestic economy has shown signs of strong momentum for continued…
Heart Health in 2018
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable. Since February is Heart Health Month, it’s a good time to learn about the strategies…
The Law Office Take on Green Initiatives
Law firms have traditionally had a relatively noticeable carbon footprint when compared to other office environments, mostly because of the volume of paperwork generated in doing their jobs. It could also be argued that the long hours these professionals log…
In the Wake of Equifax
The recent cybersecurity attack that hit the credit reporting agency Equifax, one of the nation’s three main credit-reporting agencies, over the spring is considered to be the worst data breach of modern times by some industry experts. The company announced…
The Business of Charter Schools
A post-Katrina boom has changed the way children in Southeast Louisiana are educated.
Beating a Breach
A data breach can be costly in many ways; in addition to losing important documents and information and damaging hardware and software, it can seriously damage a company’s reputation and put their customers and/or employees at risk. In today’s volatile…
What’s New?
A look at the latest trends in architecture and design.
Living by the Rules
What is the difference between a Level 1 and Level 4 assisted living facility? How do regulations for these facilities differ from nursing homes? A look at the rules behind this booming industry.
It’s That Time Again
June 1 marks the start of this year’s hurricane season. Is your company prepared for disaster?
Crime-stoppers Greater New Orleans
Concerned about crime in New Orleans? Partnering with this nonprofit will make you part of the solution.
Neighborhoods Reinvented
More than a decade after Hurricane Katrina, three New Orleans neighborhoods have gone from desolate to highly desirable.
Tulane Opens New Spine Center
The center, designed to handle the most complex kinds of spine surgeries, joins a small army of brain and spinal care providers in the area.
Fighting Back
Louisiana ranks among the worst states for heart-related deaths. A look at what local hospitals are doing — and what you can do — to change that.
The Year in Health
With new apps, exciting advancements and a strong focus on wellness, 2017 could be your healthiest year yet.
The Ties that Bind
Strong local alumni relationships pay off for area schools and professionals.
Learning from Disaster
In the wake of the Baton Rouge flood, insurance experts weigh in.
Women in Construction
The tide is starting to turn in the only industry where female employees account for less than 10 percent of the workforce.
Innovations in Weight Loss
Local companies offer creative solutions for battling the bulge.
Thinking Outside the Gym
Boutique fitness options are cashing in with millennials and are widely recognized as being the future of the fitness industry.
Leaving Their Mark
As the Young Leadership Council (YLC) turns 30, we take a look at what the nonprofit has meant to New Orleans.
Is a JD a Good Investment?
With the high cost of law school and questionable job prospects, more future lawyers are thinking twice.
