Urban renewal is an investment

Article Abstract:

Consumers United Group has been committed to effecting change in society since its founding in 1964. Its Washington, DC-based subsidiary, Consumers United Insurance Co, is credited with transforming the northeastern side of the city from being 'the largest open-air drug market' in the district into a rapidly developing neighborhood. To develop the inner-city community, the company has implemented an economic development program whose primary objectives are to invest in minority-owned businesses, fund the development of affordable housing and offer a scholarship program to deserving youngsters. Consumers has already invested about $7 million in the development of a housing project, intended to generate as much jobs as possible for local residents. The firms has also invested over $1 million to the 'Young People on the Rise' program which aims to put young people back to school and away from violence and drugs.

INSURANCE CARRIERS, Life insurance, Accident and health insurance, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Insurance industry, Cover Story, Social policy, Urban renewal, Socially responsible investments, Consumers United Insurance Co.

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Weapons at work

Article Abstract:

The ethical aspects of a gun-carrying employee in a company with a 'no-weapons-on-the-premises' policy is examined. Three approaches are suggested in dealing with the dilemma which may include the setting up of a meeting with the concerned employee to verify the allegation, informing the concerned individual of existing company policies prohibiting the carrying of weapons, and elaborating on state laws concerning the carrying of arms. The execution of the approaches calls for an open discussion with the concerned individual in a direct, and quickly facilitated manner.

Methods, Work environment, Ethical aspects, Work ethic

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Award programs at work

Article Abstract:

The experience of companies as diverse as Temps and Co, United Electric Controls, and GTE Data Services proves that employee motivation programs do work. Innovative recognition programs can promote cost-cutting, creativity, risk-taking and other strategies that improve the bottom line. Awards programs, when effectively implemented, boost morale and inspire employee involvement.

Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Services, not elsewhere classified, Help supply services, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Usage, Services industry, Service industries, Professional employer organizations, Incentives (Business), Employee leasing services, Union Electric Controls Co., Temps and Co., GTE Data Services Inc.

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