For the past 25 years The Heartland Flyer has connected Oklahoma City to Ft. Worth, Texas—the only passenger rail service in the state—but imagine a new connection offering travel to Los Angeles, Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago.
Oklahoma’s aerospace industry continues to soar in Oklahoma City, playing a key role in OKC’s economy by providing thousands of jobs across the metro, most notably at Tinker Air Force Base, the state’s largest single-site employer, and at numerous defense contractors that have a large presence here, including Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Whitney and others.
Heartland, an entrepreneur-focused financial technology company headquartered in downtown Oklahoma City, is helping the Festival of the Arts go cashless this year.
As the old adage goes, "employees don't leave jobs, they leave managers." This highlights the importance of effective management practices in retaining top talent, and one critical component of this is recognition and feedback.
The business world is a fast-moving beast. For small business owners or entrepreneurs in any industry, keeping up with the competition is often not enough. Staying ahead requires constant evolution and innovation.
As a manager or leader, you know just how crucial the onboarding process is for getting your new hires up to speed and set up for long-term success. It's about more than just ensuring they can do their jobs - it's about unlocking their full potential within your organization.
The Chamber's State Spotlight event brought together key figures and industry leaders to discuss pivotal topics shaping Oklahoma's future. Governor Kevin Stitt set the tone with a vision for the state's advancement, emphasizing economic development, infrastructure enhancement and education reform as cornerstones of progress.
Paying closer attention to how you communicate may initially seem too challenging given all the other priorities competing for your attention. However, making some small efforts to improve the way you communicate as a leader can really boost employee morale and performance.
