One Man’s Influence (Editorial)
Public service can be the noblest of endeavors, as the life of Bobby Hopper attested. read more >
Public service can be the noblest of endeavors, as the life of Bobby Hopper attested. read more >
It’s been a year since I took over as editor of Arkansas Business, and I’ve probably learned something new every week. And that’s great — it’s one of things I love about this job. read more >
If solar power is such a good deal, why are we granting huge subsidies to the tiny percentage of power generation for the nation’s needs? read more >
We’d like to reward some vanishingly rare bipartisan political behavior. read more >
A working paper issued last month by the National Bureau of Economic Research aims to answer questions about how remote work affects productivity, innovation and company culture. read more >
Cyber risk is business risk, and there is no shortage of recent examples of the wide-ranging economic effects wrought by cyberattacks. read more >
Even if only for a moment, in that moment, people want to be in a place where they are seen — a place where they matter. read more >
External rewards are satisfying to intrinsically motivated individuals, but these rewards are not enough to keep them motivated for an extended time. read more >
My husband and I finally made the trip to Europe we had been dreaming of for more than 30 years. It was the first for both of us, but I’m determined it won’t be the last. read more >
Cameron Smith had charm. We’d like to think we’re immune to charm, but the plain fact is that we’re not. read more >
Amid a rash of shootings and other tragic news, business leaders should encourage their human resources departments to share mental health resources with their staffs. read more >
Nearly eight months into an expensive 2022, here’s where we stand on inflation and what some observers and policymakers think is coming next. read more >
Three developments last week showed expressions of confidence in Arkansas’ future, always welcome but particularly so during the blistering days of summer. read more >
What’s driving the surge in our steel industry? Arkansas uses four factors to its advantage in attracting steelmakers: incentives, a ready workforce, our prime location and competitive electricity rates. read more >
Research from the Harvard Business Review suggests that, as the nature of business becomes more social, so too do the skills required to run a business. And that’s upended how owners and boards of directors think of a well-equipped CEO candidate. read more >
Decades of vision, planning, collaboration and toil are coming to fruition in Arkansas as the state’s steel industry levels up again. But one cohort crucial to the success deserves praise, too: the citizens of Mississippi County. read more >
Poor dental health is linked to other health issues like heart disease and also affects mental health. read more >
USA Truck CEO James Reed called the company being sold to DB Schenker “a match made in heaven” and a “validation” of its strategy. read more >
The Arkansas Senate Ethics has recommended that Sens. Alan Clark and Mark Johnson be stripped of their committee chairman and vice chairman posts and of their eligibility for per diem and mileage reimbursement for the rest of this year. read more >
Research shows that employees who have a sense of belonging are more connected and contribute at higher levels. read more >
