The US at Work

Gretel Egan, security awareness training strategist for cybersecurity company Proofpoint, explains the importance of cybersecurity awareness training as the best means for protecting healthcare patients, providers, and payers against people-centric cyberattacks. Listen to this important podcast discussion, hosted by Fred Coon, CEO. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest: Gretel Egan is a security [...]

Today’s corporations, large and small, are experiencing one of the worst talent shortages since WWII.  Companies are having to pay more money for less experience and the “culture” solution is weakening. Fred Coon, interviews C-Level and Boards of Directors expert Emily Bermes, CEO at Emily Bermes + Associates, on this critical issue currently facing current [...]

Erik Nicolai is the CEO and founder of Workspace 365. His goal is to boost individuals and companies by simplifying work with an adaptive workspace. IT has had an enormous impact on the workplace with a major shift to cloud-based applications; now it is time for the workspace to move. Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart [...]

Questions such as whether states should have the right to decide who is covered under FMLA versus the federal government, as it relates to medical marijuana and the issues involved, are among the discussion points covered in this thought-provoking podcast. Listen to Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interview Steven Cates, Employment Attorney and [...]

Fred Coon interviews Sage Rhodes Hoare, President of Sage Hoare Communications & Stakeholder Strategies LLC, about how to build and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies with the end result of advancing the goals and objectives of clients. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest: Sage Rhodes Hoare is a public affairs executive with deep [...]

The other day I had lunch with Tim Maloney, a real supply chain development expert.  Our conversation led to the trade war with China.   All of us know that the world is becoming a smaller place with every passing day. International events including import tariffs, Hong Kong riots, the human rights atrocities in Xinjiang, China [...]

Recently, I spoke with John Nelson, a senior information technology executive regarding hyper growth.  Our conversation focused on companies emerging from startup mode who desire sustainable growth begin the process but face issues that often lead to imbalance and create stresses on the organization, the people, and even the objectives, as it tries to accommodate growth [...]

How can individuals and corporate America, as a whole, benefit from mentorship programs? Decorated Marine Col. Ted Studdard shares a story from his Corps duty that inspired him to be a better leader, both in the Corps and in the private sector.  Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon,  and Col. Studdard discuss mentoring [...]

What is the biggest challenge for the military and the moving service industry in terms of meeting the military's needs? What action has the military taken to solve this? Are there any long term changes foreseen in regards to moving military families? Host and SC&C CEO, Fred Coon, discusses these questions and more with Tony [...]

What are the keys to a successful job search and landing your next role? How can job-seekers tackle a career change successfully? What is the best way to answer the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself”? Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon, interviews Chelsea Jay, career expert and founder of Seasoned and [...]