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One of the hardest things for a successful company is to stop doing what made it successful and start doing something that will stretch its success into the future. It is a risk and a cost, but it can be an investment if done right. So when Fortune Brands Innovations shed an iconic cabinetry brand, CEO Nick Fink had some anxious moments. But that decision and the ensuing journey have allowed Fortune Brands to expand their product offerings, providing a more diversified imprint on our homes. They made a strategic decision to focus on what they did best and play in the parts of the home market that they believed had the best prospects. In this episode of The New Home Insights podcast, Nick joined me to talk about that evolution and his journey and share insights about Fortune Brands' strategies, goals, values, and core commitment to technology and data.

Communication Is Key To Success In Business, Relationships, and More: Gary Ross works with everyone from the C-Suite to the production line to be a better communicator. As a former FORTUNE 500 corporate communications executive, Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist and current stadium and arena public address announcer, Gary knows you don't always need a booming sound system to get your message across. He provides actionable tips and advice that people can use to enhance their careers and build credibility and influence.Prior to his training, coaching, and consulting work, Gary led communications departments at CDW, Hyatt Hotels, and Fortune Brands. Before joining the corporate communications profession, he worked as a reporter and anchor for WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, where he was nominated for an Emmy Award in investigative journalism, traveled overseas with the U.S. military and reported from the eye of Category Four Hurricane Hugo.Quote "Everything Communicates."Gary has been interviewed for several communications publications and podcasts and has spoken on communications and change for leading organizations and universities.Gary is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, the International Association of Business Communicators, the Association of Change Management Professionals and the National Speakers Association (Illinois Chapter). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree from the Medill School at Northwestern University. Today's Top 3 Takeaways: Everything CommunicatesStorytelling For SuccessCommunicate For Growth Today's Guest & Resource Links: www.insidecomms.comhttps://plus.insidecomms.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garymross/ Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIYpTfRkZF8 Timestamped Show Notes: 08:50 – I have three number one rules of communication, and they're all tied for number one. That's why they're all number one. One of them is, Everything Communicates and that's one of the things that communicates. I'll tell you kind of the converse of the story...19:00 – Well, so we need to be strategic absolutely about communication, because, you know, how many times have you been there whether you're in communications or not. You're at work and somebody comes to you and says, oh, you know, we need to send out an email about XYZ. People's minds, especially when it goes to communication, a lot of times just go to the tactic, we need an email, we need a meeting, we need a town hall, we need a video. 23:25 - Tell them a story! That's my third number one rule of communication, is to tell them a story. Why is that? Go back to caveman drawings. That's just the natural way for humans to communicate and to relate to one another and to move one another, to action. Frankly, it's not that tough, because there's a very simple structure. 29:20 – Regarding the e-Learning we've got, it's all about the video success. So you got the visual and the audio, but then we also have little exercises that reinforce a lot of the points that we talked about in the videos. Then we also added in each of the courses, we have these downloadable tools and templates that you can take and keep. If you want you want to go old school, you print it out and you stick it up next to your desk and you can consult it regularly. One of the things I've got is on the corporate narrative course in there, but it is the storytelling template that I...

This episode is sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. In this episode of Diverse, we dive into the world of international engineering projects with Gretchen Curry, director of quality, North America, at Fortune Brands Innovations. Curry shares her inspiring journey from chemical engineer to leading global projects, including a notable plant startup in Singapore. Hear her insights on navigating international teams and climbing the career ladder as a working mom, plus learn how Fortune Brands Innovations is supporting women engineers in its workforce.

With October's Manufacturing Month nearing its close, IndustryWeek invited people who participated in a recent survey about why they chose careers in manufacturing to share their stories.  Larry Gates, a process engineering manager for Fortune Brands' Fiberon division, talked about moving from design to the shop floor where he felt he could be more creative. Salvador Martinez joined us from Costa Rica where he's been a process engineer for 40 years, most recently as a freelance consultant.  Both had participated in a single-question survey that simply asked why people chose careers in this industry. While many people talked about the desire to work with their hands or family connections to the manufacturing world, other responses focused on the ability to find creative solutions to problems. One of the most frequent answers was the sense of job satisfaction that manufacturers gain from seeing a finished product and knowing that they contributed to making it -- something that's a little less obvious in many fields. 

Elizabeth Bernhard leads off a trio of guests, with this pair of segments for her latest episode of Build Smart, Lead Strong. She welcomes Scott Phillips, Expert-in-Residence; He's Founder of i4Score. Scott helped manufacturers become more data-driven, efficient and profitable with Industry 4.0 Roadmaps. He's fortunate to have experienced many rewarding roles with interesting and successful companies over his career. This cross-functional knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sales, marketing and financial management has rounded out his perspective. His experience includes leadership positions with Whirlpool Corporation, Fortune Brands, Burger King Corporation and Comerica Bank. All of this has prepared him to provide valuable insights to manufacturers who are starting their Industry 4.0 journey. For their two-part conversation they discuss: The fourth industrial revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is synonymous with Smart Manufacturing. Join this conversation with Scott Phillips, Expert in Residence and Program Manager of the Industry 4.0 Accelerator. The I4.0 Accelerator, powered by Centrepolis Accelerator and Lean Rocket Lab, accelerates Michigan's manufacturers adoption of industry 4.0 technologies by connecting them to some of the greatest technology solutions from around the globe. Learn about the trends affecting manufacturers, the challenges their facing, and the solutions they're adopting. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Welcome back to another episode of Wine After Work. Today, we have a very special guest with us, someone who has a wealth of experience in the world of communication, from corporate boardrooms to the bright lights of broadcast journalism. Join us in welcoming Gary Ross. Gary is a communication expert who works with individuals at every level of organizations to help them become better communicators. With a background that spans the corporate world, journalism, and even the role of a stadium and arena public address announcer, Gary understands that effective communication is a key driver of success. Key Discussion Points: From Newsroom to Boardroom: Gary shares his journey from being an Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist to a corporate communications executive. How did his journalism background influence his approach to corporate communication? The Power of Effective Communication: We dive deep into the importance of communication in today's fast-paced, interconnected world. Gary provides insights into how improving communication can enhance careers, build credibility, and increase influence. Actionable Communication Tips: Gary offers practical advice and actionable tips for our listeners to become better communicators. Whether you're in the C-suite or on the production line, these insights can benefit everyone. Lessons from the Corporate World: What were Gary's experiences like leading communications departments at companies like CDW, Hyatt Hotels, and Fortune Brands? How did these roles shape his perspective on communication? Journalism Adventures: We hear some fascinating stories from Gary's time as a reporter and anchor, including traveling with the U.S. military and reporting from the eye of Category Four Hurricane Hugo. Navigating Change: Gary discusses the role of communication in managing change within organizations. How can effective communication ease transitions and drive positive outcomes? Professional Organizations: Gary is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America and the National Speakers Association (Illinois Chapter). He shares the value of these organizations in his career. Advice for Aspiring Communicators: For those looking to excel in the field of communication, Gary provides valuable advice and recommends strategies to continuously improve your communication skills. Join us for an enlightening and informative conversation with Gary Ross, a true expert in the field of communication. Whether you're seeking to enhance your career, build credibility, or simply become a better communicator in your daily life, Gary's insights are sure to leave a lasting impact. Connect with Gary Ross: Gary's Website: https://www.insidecomms.com/ Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garymross/ Don't forget to subscribe to [Your Podcast Name] and share this episode with your friends and colleagues. We'll be back with more inspiring conversations in the future. Thanks for tuning in!

Nick Fink, CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN), makes a return visit to the show to discuss the company's “before” and “after” makeover since his first appearance on Inside the ICE House two years ago. Nick and Josh dove deep inside company's focus on the digitization of its Water, Outdoors and Security Solutions after separating the business from its high-end cabinet business, now called MasterBrand Inc (NYSE: MBC). Nick also talked about how M&A plays a key role in allowing Fortune Brands to expand its offering with disruptive technologies.   Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

This episode was sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. Women in STEM can find themselves in a steady stream of challenges ― from juggling work-life balance to navigating organizational pressures to trying to “do it all” at the expense of their own well-being. In this episode, Teren Branson, Senior Director of Engineering at Fortune Brands Innovations, details her journey as an engineer and how to embrace the personal and professional challenges that occur along the way. Branson also shares the invaluable advice she received at her first SWE conference, a decision in her career that she would not make again, and how Fortune Brands Innovations is driving change worldwide.

The Dow fell while the S&P and Nasdaq rose and Jim Cramer is breaking down Nvidia's quarter and guidance as the stock jumped 24% today, pulling the entire tech space higher. First, Splunk posted an earnings beat alongside a surprise profit yesterday and Cramer is getting a read on the quarter with CEO Gary Steele. Then, are there profits to be found in the pet care space? Cramer's talking to Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck after the company's investor day. Plus, Cramer's sit-down with Fortune Brands CEO Nicholas Fink from CNBC's CEO Council Summit. Mad Money Disclaimer

The end of the year is a busy time for M&A as companies rush to get deals done before the start of a new tax year, and this week the smart home sector saw Assa Abloy sell its Yale and August smart lock and some other brands to Fortune Brands for $800 million. We explain … Continue reading Episode 401: Two big smart home deals explained The post Episode 401: Two big smart home deals explained appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

The S&P and Nasdaq notched a second day of losses while the Dow climbed over 200 points and Jim Cramer is guiding investors through earnings season. Then, Unilever CEO Alan Jope joins Cramer to talk about consumer trends, brand power, and more. Next, after a strong quarter, Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby sits down with Cramer to break down the numbers. And, is it time to dial in to T-Mobile to ring in some profits? CEO Mike Sievert joins Cramer after earnings. Plus, Fortune Brands CEO Nicholas Fink.

Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - “Again, on the weekends, when I was with them, I was kinda full on dad because I figured I have got to make up for the fact that I'm just not around here as often as I would have wanted to be.” 8:25“Don't make everything look perfect.  If you're having a bad day, you can say to your kids, “Dad's just not having a good day today.” 11:12“It was really important that she always knew, and she really liked this, that neither her mother nor I were living vicariously through her and her sport.  This was her's, her decision, if she wanted to stop, stop, if you want to continue, continue, we really tried and we really kept an eye on her mental health.”  22:58“I come back to this whole point of asking questions.  We always talked to both kids like adults. We didn't do a lot of goo goo gah gah stuff and all that.  They also came everywhere with us.” 24:37“I get this all the time, “Do you exercise all the time because of your body and how you look? I'm like, no, this is 95% for the neck up, 5% for the neck down, and I really strongly believe that.” 25:30“I do think you just have to look at your kids and figure out what is something that may work for them.” 30:43“Expose your kids to everything.  Let them decide what they want to do, but the more exposed they get, the more educated, the more knowledgeable, the more they know how to respond to situations just because you give them that opportunity.” 32:12“I couldn't believe it when I read this article that 94% of all women in Fortune 500 C Suites, 94%, were former athletes.” 37:26“Our job too, as parents, is to provide bookends, to see where they are going and help navigate that stream.  And if it needs to open up a little bit, fine.  If you need to fine tune it a little bit fine, but you really need to have a pulse on where your child is going. 41:12“For your parents, listening: who you choose as your friends has a significant impact on your children.” 47:35“I say this to people all the time with an Entrepreneurial idea: figure out if it's a human capital business or like, something you can produce, you know, a widget, a clothing store, do you know what I'm trying to say, a bookstore.” 49:31“Hands down, don't take yourself so seriously, Jim.  Knock it off.  Don't be so hard on yourself.” 51:01“The poor want to be rich, the rich want to be happy.  The single wanna be married, and the married want to be dead.” -Jim quoted Dear Abby @ 52:43 Guest Bio - Jim Karas is a Lifestyle Expert who combines a degree from the Wharton School of Business with 36+ years of unparalleled success in helping people look and feel their very best.Jim is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Business Plan for the Body, the New York Times bestsellers, The Cardio-Free Diet, The 7-Day Energy Surge, The Petite Advantage Diet, Flip The Switch and The Ultimate Diet Revolution. His newest book, Confessions of a Division-1 Athlete was released in June of 2021, co-authored with his daughter, Olivia Karas.Jim has been the Fitness Contributor on ABC's Good Morning America (he helped former co-host Diane Sawyer lose over 25 pounds), is frequently seen on 20/20 and The Dr. Oz Show.Jim is a widely sought after as a key note speaker for many of the world's most prominent corporations and organizations such as Oprah's O You, Kraft Foods, Fortune Brands, Blue Cross BlueShield, the Federal Reserve, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Young and World Presidents' Organization.Jim has served as a Contributing Editor for Good Housekeeping magazine and has written feature articles for countless other national publications, including “O” The Oprah Magazine (he helped Editor-At Large and Oprah's bff, Gayle King, lose 25 pounds) Jim and his team of trainers have personally worked with People magazine's “Sexiest Man Alive,” Hugh Jackman, and with countless other celebrities, CEOs and Soccer Moms in Chicago and New York.  Show Notes - 0:00 - What I Meant to Say Podcast Intro0:23 - Introducing Jim Karas0:40 - Welcome to Jim Karas1:20 - What is Your Background in Fitness?7:13 - Family Role and Relationships with Your Children11:48 - Writing ‘Confessions of a Division 1 Athlete' with Your Daughter, Olivia14:25 - We Edited the Book During the Pandemic16:43 - The Story of the Conflict with Olivia's Coach During Her Club Development19:45 - There is a Price to Being Great at One Thing22:03 - It's Better Not to Live Vicariously Through Your Kids23:59 - How Do You Recommend That Parents Start to Recognize the Personality Traits in Their Kids?28:13 - What Were Some of the Things You Encountered with Evan and Olivia Through this Journey?33:36 - BB Commercial33:45 - The Recruiting Path to Michigan37:22 - 94% of Women in Fortune 500 C Suites39:31 - The Concept of Grit42:30 - The Role of Recovery 44:26 - How Did You Help Olivia Navigate Finding Her Identity After Gymnastics?48:23 - Where Do You Take Your Entrepreneurial Route From Here?50:46 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self54:24 - Thank You for the Conversation Today55:02 - WIMTS Podcast Closing Links & Where to Find Jim - www.jimkaras.comIG - @jim.karas@jimkaras_intelligentfit @chicgocryospa Book: The Business Plan for the BodyBook: Confessions of a Division 1 Athlete

Episode 104 features Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. Bottled in 750ml at 45% ABV, or 90 proof. It retails for about $28. Enjoy this episode with a Maker's Mark Old Fashioned! The official website for Maker's Mark: https://www.makersmark.com/ (https://www.makersmark.com/) Brief Historical Timeline: 1840 - T.W. Samuels erects the family's first commercial distillery in Kentucky 1943 - Bill Samuels gets out of his family business, for awhile 1953 - Bill Samuels founds Maker's Mark 1958 - The first bottles of Maker's Mark are hand dipped in red sealing wax 1973 - Maker's Mark hires Kentucky ad agency Doe Anderson 1975 - Bill Samuels, Jr. becomes President and CEO of Maker's Mark 1980 - Maker's Mark is featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal 1981 - Hiram Walker buys Maker's Mark 2004 - A second still is added to increase production 2005 - Pernod Ricard (who ended up with Maker's Mark through acquisitions) sells the brand to Fortune Brands, which would become part of Beam Suntory 2011 - Maker's Mark sells 1 million 9-liter case equivalents for the first time 2011 - Rob Samuels, grandson of the founder, takes over when his father Bill Samuels, Jr. retires 2013 - Proof is reduced 3%, but only for a moment 2015 - A $67 million investment includes a third still and new warehouses 2019 - Maker's Mark sells 2.4 mill cases Key Cocktails: Use as you would any quality bourbon. I'm drinking it neat, but try it in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. References: Book: Maker's Mark - My Autobiography by Bill Samuels, Jr. published in 2000 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maker%27s_Mark (Wikipedia Article on Maker's Mark) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/03/makers-mark-a-brand-history/ (Brand History Article on The Spirits Business) https://www.drinkspirits.com/bourbon/story-makers-mark-whiskey/ (Drink Spirits Story on Maker's Mark Whisky) https://www.thespiritseducator.com/makers-mark (Maker's Mark on The Spirits Educator) https://vinepair.com/articles/makers-mark-bourbon-secret-hops/ (Vinepair.com Article on Hops Used in Production) https://vinepair.com/articles/makers-mark-spelling-bourbon-cost/ (Vinepair.com Article on Maker' Mark) https://www.doeanderson.com/ (Doe Anderson Ad Agency for Maker's Mark) https://web.archive.org/web/20110726195638/http://www.manufacturing.net/News/2011/01/People-In-The-News-Samuels-To-Step-Down-As-Maker-s-Mark-President/?menuid=718 (Press Release on Bill Samuels, Jr. Retiring via the Wayback Machine) Contact Information: Official show website is: https://www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com/ (www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com) Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf (http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur (https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ (https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/) Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Summary of Fortune Brands Home & Security, cabinet business spin-off. Remember you can support the show in the following ways:To sign up for Strike visit the following link : https://strike.me/en/To get $10 for you and $10 for me at sign-up use referral code: ZEYDWPOr contribute to the show directly by visiting: https://buzzsprout.com/1923146Once on the shows website you can scan the QR code displayed and donate any amount of bitcoin to show your support.

Nicholas Fink, CEO of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), is in the business of making our homes beautiful, operational, and safe. Nick takes us on his journey from the spirits industry to where he calls home now: our homes. He discusses the major trends shaping the residential market, including plumbing, cabinetry, outdoors & security. We dwell on how Fortune Brands' portfolio the leading residential brands help homeowners exercise their passions, ideas, and vision for their personal space.   Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

  This podcast offers a practical guide about how you can use the Intellectual Property (IP) you already have in your business to enhance your revenues and profits, create more competitive differentiation, make your business more attractive to business partners, and enhance your exit value. Intellectual Property is a largely unexplored business opportunity for SMBs due to a series of myths. We are going to explode those myths with some ideas to help you drive growth and competitive advantage. ----more---- Today's Participants: Host: Mark Coronna, Partner and CMO, Chief Outsiders mcoronna@chiefoutsiders.com Mark Coronna | LinkedIn Guest: Noel Elfant, Principal Attorney, General Counsel Practice LLC Noel.elfant@gcpractice.com https://www.gcpractice.com/   About Mark's Guest:  Noel Elfant is the founding member and principal attorney of General Counsel Practice LLC. GC Practice delivers general counsel services to individuals and companies that require business-focused, operationally oriented legal advice of seasoned general counsel on a cost-effective, less than full-time basis. Noel was the first general counsel, corporate secretary, and chief compliance officer for Zebra Technologies Corporation, a publicly held manufacturer and marketer of bar code and RFID technologies. Most recently he served as the general counsel for the North American operations of DeLaval Inc. a Swedish manufacturer of dairy farm equipment and cleaning chemicals for the food processing industry and part of the multi-billion-dollar, privately-held Tetra Laval Group. He began his career in the corporate and securities department of McDermott, Will&Emery before joining the legal department at Fortune Brands, Inc., a consumer products conglomerate. Noel earned his JD degree from Northwestern University School of Law and his BA degree from UCLA. He is licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Noel is married to Susy, they live in Northbrook, Illinois, and they have three adult children.

Bill invited Aaron to stop by The Business Brew to have some fun and do a 4/20 episode.  While the conversation does touch on cannabis, the more important parts of the conversation involve Aaron's philosophy of work life balance.  Aaron is a strong advocate of the 24/6 workweek.  He is a staunch advocate of observing a work sabbath weekly.  We hope there is wisdom and entertainment in this episode.   Aaron's bio is as follows:    Aaron M. Edelheit is the CEO and Founder of Mindset Capital, a private investment firm. Aaron also was the Chief Strategy Officer of FLO Technologies, after being one of the first investors in the company, helping the company grow from a pre-revenue startup to raising $28 million and launching in over 500 Home Depot stores. FLO was acquired in January of 2020 by Fortune Brands. In his previous role as CEO of The American Home, Aaron founded and grew a company from 16 rental homes to one that owned 2,500 single family rental homes and was sold in April 2015 to a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust. Aaron also founded and ran a successful money management firm, Sabre Value Management from 1998 to 2011. In 2018, IdeaPress published Aaron’s first book, The Hard Break: The Case for a 24/6 Lifestyle. The book makes the case for taking one day off from work, email and smartphones for a more productive, healthier and more creative life. Aaron has served on the boards of non-profits such as the Moishe House Foundation and Global Village Project. And he is also a member of Social Venture Partners in Santa Barbara, California. Aaron has also been featured and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, and CNBC among others and has given lectures on business and entrepreneurship in the U.S., Canada and South Africa.

After years of professional work experience, how do you leverage your knowledge and put it to good use? After a 30-year career as a global strategic business advisor, including 20-years combined as partner at Ernst & Young (EY) and A.T. Kearney, Jeffery Perry decided to found Lead Mandates where, as an independent advisor, he helps organizations improve business and leadership performance. Today, he shares how his experience helped him reach out, connect, and communicate when starting his independent consulting practice. Learn more about Jeffery’s company at www.LeadMandate.com . He can be reached through LinkedIn or connect through Twitter. Key points include: 01:46: The strategic steps to building the practice with intention 05:28: The many reasons to serve on a board 09:06: Preparing for the career transition 11:48: Leveraging connections and reputation 15:59: Establishing a pipeline of opportunities 17:09 Joining the board of Fortune Brands 27:38: Establishing multi-dimensional purpose 34:45: A summary of Jeffery’s professional experience

Mark-Hans Richer is the Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Fortune Brands Home & Security. In this conversation, Mark Hans discusses the water crisis that is hitting America during COVID-19 and how Fortune Brands is helping Congress draft legislation to make sure Americans will have access to clean water. He also discusses his team's agility and how they are pivoting to help people who are spending more time at home by creating software that helps people sustainable use their water.Support our sponsor Deloitte and experience their guidance on resilience for brands in navigating the Covid-19 Pandemic. Learn more at Deloitte.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark-Hans Richer is the Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Fortune Brands Home & Security. Fortune Brands is home to some of the bestselling kitchen and bath brands in the US including Moen, Rohl, Shaws, and more!In this conversation, Mark-Hans talks about the big shift in plumbing, and how internet-connected faucets and showers are going to help save the planet. Mark-Hans and Jim also discuss the exciting challenge of becoming a category maker and helping discover a brand's purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

La empresa Aon, el gigante de consultoría y gestión de riesgos, está liderando una asociación de grandes corporaciones de Chicago que tiene el propósito de elaborar estándares seguros para reiniciar la economía después de la pandemia de coronavirus, un modelo que planea expandir a ciudades de todo el mundo, de acuerdo con reportes de prensa. Algunas de las compañías más grandes y conocidas del área que ya integran el proyecto son: McDonald's, United Airlines, Walgreens, Allstate, Hyatt Hotels y Exelon, quienes están desarrollando planes de negocios a medida que se relajan las restricciones de aislamiento en la ciudad. También se encuentran entre los grandes empleadores que participarán: Abbott Laboratories, Accenture, Allstate, Beam Suntory, BMO Harris Bank, CDW, CNA Financial, ComEd, Conagra Brands, Fortune Brands, Jones Lang LaSalle, Mondelez International, Morningstar, Sterling Bay y Zurich North America. La compañía Aon, que tiene su sede en Chicago, publicó que el objetivo de esta asociación es crear las mejores prácticas para que las empresas y las comunidades funcionen en un momento en el que se retorna a la actividad pero no existe la certeza sobre una vacuna, y podrían pasar meses o tal vez años antes de contar con ella. “Esta coalición de algunas de las principales organizaciones mundiales apoyará a los líderes locales a que la economía regrese mejor y más fuerte que antes”, dijo el CEO de Aon, Greg Case, en un comunicado. La compañía planea lanzar coaliciones similares en Nueva York, Londres, Dublín, Toronto y Singapur durante los próximos 30 días. Las principales áreas de enfoque del plan conjunto son las formas en que las empresas trabajan, viajan y se reúnen desde que se implementó en marzo la orden del gobernador Pritzker de quedarse en casa. Las empresas deberán crear nuevos estándares de trabajo tanto en la oficina como desde el hogar y otras políticas. Para reabrir oficinas, los mayores empleadores y propietarios de propiedades de Chicago han hablado de medidas como la instalación de controles de temperatura, horarios de trabajo escalonados, localización de contactos, cubiertas faciales y cierres continuos de servicios de gran altura, como gimnasios y salones. Esta coalición de Chicago ha tenido reuniones virtuales para comparar planes de negocios, en las que Aon propuso que los departamentos de recursos humanos y otros ejecutivos completen encuestas detalladas sobre una variedad de temas. En las conversaciones sobre el pronto regreso se descartan los retornos masivos a los edificios de oficinas en los próximos meses, los cuales nunca se cerraron formalmente pero pocos trabajadores han estado en ellos desde marzo y no hay indicios de un retorno a gran escala. De acuerdo con Aon, las más de 100 preguntas de la encuesta, guiadas por expertos, que incluyen epidemiologos, cubrirán más terreno sobre la forma de restablecer lugares de trabajo, y abordarán cuestiones como trabajar desde casa, políticas de licencia, beneficios de salud, productividad y compromiso. Los resultados se compilarán en los próximos 30 días y el informe se hará público. Después de Chicago se prevé aplicar las encuestas en varias grandes ciudades estadounidenses, y la iniciativa continuará expandiéndose a otros países, según Aon.

Our "Why Would You Ever" series takes aim on another one of the composite decking giants: Fiberon.  This isn't peeled out of a promo catalog, this is our opinions based on our day to day experience in the decking industry. From family owned to Fortune Brands, Fiberon is a great company with great products.  So, if you've ever been asked "Why would you ever buy Fiberon?", now you'll know.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop/ https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop/   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman/    

This week on "Money Talks," Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, C.P.A., CFP®, CDFA®, and Director of Insurance Planning, Jim Crone, CLU®, CFS®, to discuss the week’s market reaction to some inflationary numbers, including the Producer Price and Consumer Price indices. They also discuss the developments in the U.S. trade war with China. Jim lead a discussion on long-term care insurance, and the options investors have when shopping for LTC coverage, including traditional carriers and hybrid policies. The experts also answer listeners’ questions on Fortune Brands and Home Security, ADT, deferring 401(k) required minimum distributions if you continue to work, "living benefit" guarantees on annuities, and Capital One.

Henssler’s experts answer listeners’ questions on Fortune Brands and Home Security, ADT, deferring 401(k) required minimum distributions if you continue to work, "living benefit" guarantees on annuities, and Capital One.

Bethenny Frankel wasn’t the first reality TV star but she has used the platform to grow her business and brand better than anyone this side of Donald Trump. In addition to starring on The Real Housewives of New York City and Bethenny Ever After, Frankel has hosted a talk show, written four best-selling books, and founded the Skinnygirl line of cocktails, which she sold to Fortune Brands in 2011. A savvy entrepreneur, Frankel kept the rights to the Skinnygirl name and is expanding it into a number of other product lines, including snacks, appliances, condiments, apparel, and sweeteners. Check out the interview to hear how Frankel stays motivated after hitting it big and deals with the balancing act of being a parent, businesswoman and celebrity. Fans love Frankel for her no-holds-barred style and she definitely delivers in our most ‘unfiltered’ episode yet.

In this episode, J. Neely, a Partner at Strategy&, examines the renewed interest in spinoffs seen in 2011, when a number of major companies announced plans to slim down their organizations. He explores a number of topics including whether the spinoff trend will continue into 2012, strategies behind major 2011 spinoffs including Kraft and Sara Lee, other spinoff transactions of note such as Fortune Brands and McGraw Hill, and whether this spinoff trend suggests a move away from mergers and toward corporate shrinkage and pure-play competitors. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2011.

Canadian whisky has been celebrating a renaissance of sorts, with shows like "Mad Men" and "Boardwalk Empire" renewing interest in these often-overlooked whiskies. Davin de Kergommeaux is the publisher of CanadianWhisky.org, and this past week handed out the first Canadian Whisky Awards. Davin and I discuss the winners and other Canadian whiskies to watch for. In the news, Fortune Brands plans to shed divisions and focus on spirits, an interview with new Maker's Mark master distiller Greg Davis, and US regulators answer the "single malt whisky" question.