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When an interviewee walks in, looking to land a job with our companies or organizations, we expect them to have a vision for their future. What are their ambitions? What goals have they set for ...

In a world marked by economic fluctuations, geopolitical tensions and rapidly changing work landscapes, taking a vacation may feel like an unnecessary luxury. But the truth is that stepping away — ...

If you have ever been on a successful sports team, it’s likely that every member of the team understood their own role and how each of their teammates’ roles collectively impacted a winning outcome.

At The NRP Group, I host “NRP News Live,” an internal broadcast where employees across 17 markets learn about different facets of our organization. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has ...

Industrial real estate vacancy ratings in Northeast Ohio are extremely low. Such a “tight” market means buyers and potential tenants either need to get creative or get help. “Competition for ...

Employee motivation is at its lowest point in years. According to Gallup’s 2024 report, only 31 percent of U.S. employees are engaged in the workplace, marking the lowest engagement level since 2014.

Business owners typically establish buy-sell agreements early in the life of the company to prepare for the eventual death of a partner. These common agreements include clauses that delineate how the ...

The evolving global trade environment is introducing a new layer of complexity to the mergers and acquisitions market. Tariffs, once considered a manageable external factor, have become a critical ...

Recently, I shared with our associates a revised version of our Blueprint for Success for 2025 and beyond, and wanted to share excerpts, as there are certain timeless characteristics in life and ...