You may be wondering, when is the best time to begin thinking about a Succession Plan. As the saying goes, "there's no time like the present." Recent studies reveal that only 30% of small business owners have a formal succession plan, leaving a vast majority unprepared for future transitions. With over two-thirds of owners planning to retire in the near future, the absence of succession planning could lead to business closures and economic disruptions in local communities.
Traditional workplace well-being programs often fall short because they focus too much on individuals rather than systems. With traumatic stress on the rise, employers need more effective solutions. That’s why EDSI’s Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) Team partnered with Healing Center Restorative Engagement (HCRE) to reframe how we support well-being at work. This blog explores different models of trauma-informed care and how organizations can take a more impactful, system-wide approach to fostering a healthier workplace.
Wondering what B Corporation certification is all about? In this blog, you'll learn why becoming a B Corp was a natural step for EDSI and how the certification process works. The B Corporation emblem of excellence means that we pledge to operate under the highest standards of awareness, performance, transparency and accountability to help solve social and environmental issues. EDSI joins the ranks of over 3,600 trailblazing businesses fighting for social and environmental excellence.
Trauma is an unavoidable reality in today’s world, and its effects on children can have lifelong consequences if left unaddressed. Recognizing the need for a healing-focused approach, EDSI collaborated with Healing Center Restorative Engagement (HCRE) to create a training program for Head Start educators. This innovative program provides practical tools to help educators respond to trauma, build supportive environments for children, and prioritize their own well-being. By focusing on healing, the program equips educators to make a lasting impact on the lives of children facing adversity.
Curious about how to future-proof your business? Don’t miss this insightful Q&A with EDSI Consulting Managing Partner Jim Bitterle, a recognized expert in strategic planning. In this blog, Jim shares why strategic planning is essential, what makes a plan truly effective, and how EDSI’s unique approach helps organizations thrive in today’s competitive markets. Whether you’re building a new strategy or refining an existing one, this article offers practical advice to drive long-term success.
If there’s one thing that remains true in business (and life in general) it’s this: a crisis can strike any company … anytime, anywhere. Imagine you just found out a valuable, tenured employee is leaving and taking all his or her critical knowledge and experience with him to a competing organization. Your only hope to avert this crisis? Advanced planning!
Knowledge management is not just a stand-alone program or project. KM refers to the explicit and tacit information life-cycle that runs throughout the entire organization on a continual basis. This 10-step setup process will teach you everything you need to know to minimize risks and maximize results.
Tap into apprenticeship opportunities and leverage federal funding to grow your workforce! With support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, businesses can now access significant resources to create or expand apprenticeship programs. Learn how apprenticeships can help your company build a skilled workforce, reduce costs, and increase retention. Explore the benefits and discover how EDSI can guide you every step of the way.
This blog highlights Tammy and Autumn, two of EDSI’s unsung heroes who support Veterans in their transition to civilian life. They share the challenges and successes of their work, emphasizing the importance of personalized care. Their dedication to treating each Veteran as a person, not just a number, underscores the meaningful impact they make in the lives of those who have served our country.
