Greater Washington Innovation AwardsTM Finalist Q&A

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Refraction Community Impact Innovator of the Year Finalist Rachael Stott, Director and Co-founder, Refraction  In your opinion, what makes a company innovative?  I think, and studies suggest, innovation is about connection. Connection to a problem, connection to your end users, connection to collaborators with skills different than yours, connection to the other stakeholders that your innovation will impact, and connection …

Greater Washington Innovation AwardsTM Finalist Q&A

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RunSafe Security Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year Finalist Joe Saunders, Founder and CEO, RunSafe Security In your opinion, what makes a company innovative? What makes a company innovative is the ability to advance a concept technologically while also creating a practical way to implement it. What makes your company innovative? At RunSafe, we set out to solve the problem that …

4 Key Factors Influencing the Workforce in 2022 and Beyond

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How flexibility, technology, culture and professional development will play a role in the evolving workforce in the next five to 10 years To remain competitive in their industries, companies must not only be the best, but hire the best. Acquisition and retention of top-tier employees is important to create a foundation for success, which includes benefits beyond the basics to …

Level Funded Health Plans: Why They Might Be Right For Your Small Business

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Amy Turner, Innovation Health Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director   Health plan prices for small businesses have been on the rise. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014 many are looking for new solutions to control costs and create more flexibility for employees.   What level funded plans do is create a new plan option …