December 2016 Features

  • Synovus Invests in CSU Growth Through First-Choice Campaign

    December 20, 2016

    Synovus Financial Corp. has extended its investment in Columbus State University by participating in the university’s First Choice Campaign and providing long-term support to various programs, including business and leadership development.

  • TSYS Announces Retirement of 40-Year Veteran William A. Pruett

    December 16, 2016

    TSYS announced the retirement of William A. Pruett as Senior Executive Vice President and President of TSYS’ North America Services segment, effective April 1, 2017.

  • Aflac Lands 2 Major Honors from FORTUNE and Great Place to Work

    December 15, 2016

    Aflac announced two major honors for the company and its workforce. Aflac was named to FORTUNE Magazine's 2016 lists of the Best Workplaces for Diversity and the Best Workplaces for African Americans, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. Aflac appears at No. 31 and No. 8, respectively.

  • Heath Schondelmayer Named President of Columbus Bank & Trust

    December 09, 2016

    Heath Schondelmayer, a 19-year veteran of Synovus/Columbus Bank and Trust, has been appointed President of CB&T effective January 1st. Schondelmayer replaces Billy Blanchard, Synovus Regional CEO and CB&T President and CEO, who will leave the bank at year end to join Jordan-Blanchard Capital, the Columbus-based private equity firm.

  • Transforming Healthcare: An Interview with Jim Zacharias, Executive Director of MyHealth Alliance

    December 08, 2016

    Skyrocketing cost and the need for high quality care has created the need for change in the healthcare industry. There is a dedicated and passionate group of healthcare professionals and physicians in Columbus working diligently to transform an ailing healthcare system into one that is affordable, accountable and sustainable. That group, led by Jim Zacharias, Executive Director of MyHealth Network and MyHealth Alliance, LLC, believes clinical integration is the answer to healthcare reform and society’s demands for improvements in the quality and efficiency of healthcare.

  • Michael Chalmers: Laying the Groundwork for Successful Hiring

    December 05, 2016

    Build a deck with a hammer alone? Paint a brilliant sunset with only one color? Set a holiday table with nothing more than a turkey? Not likely! Nor does it make sense to rely on a single element to guarantee success in finding that perfect job candidate to fill out a team.

  • Columbus One of 12 Cities Chosen for Leadership Academy

    December 01, 2016

    The National League of Cities selected Columbus, Georgia as one of 12 cities that will meet in Washington, D.C. Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, to explore and build equitable pathways to postsecondary education and workforce success. Each city participating in NLC’s Leadership Academy: Promoting Postsecondary and Workforce Success has made a commitment to address inequities in accessing and succeeding in higher education as well as gaining meaningful employment.

  • How to Train Temporary Workers During the Busy Holiday Season

    December 01, 2016

    Many businesses hire additional workers during the holiday season to help with increased demand. This year, retailers are expected to employ between 640,000 and 690,000 temporary workers, according to the National Retail Federation. Improperly trained temporary hires can present workplace safety risks. A 2014 study conducted by Travelers Insurance found that 28% of injuries happen within the first year of employment.