Hey, everyone. With a little under a month to go until the Marathon, my training regimen is in full swing. Luckily, no injuries so far. But, on the home front, there was an issue that gave me and my family quite a scare. My daughter is an avid athlete who, like me, dedicates a [...]
I’m often asked how I find the time: work, family and training for a marathon. Well, there’s no magic formula. I know, that’s probably not what you wanted to hear. Your balancing act will undoubtedly look different than mine, but one thing is for sure: you need to be able to focus on what’s [...]
Hello, again. And if you’re just starting to follow along, welcome! I’m Ed Walker, President of ArmadaGlobal, and this is my journey to the Baltimore Marathon. You can find the first post in the series here. This week, I decided it would be a good idea to take advantage of Ultimate Health’s Executive Physical [...]
“The first wealth is health, and it hurts to be broke.” Allow me to officially introduce myself. My name is Ed Walker, and I am the President of ArmadaGlobal. Prior to my role here, I was the President of Transamerica Direct. (Don’t worry, I won’t list my entire resume.) Over the years, I have [...]
While wellness and health programs may have initially been implemented with a focus on decreasing healthcare costs, employers are now beginning to realize that the real benefits may be a little less straightforward. Of course, getting healthcare costs down is important, especially in an era of such increasing premiums, but this may not be [...]
The 2016 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition is happening right in our backyard in D.C. from June 19-22, and we’re going to be there! We are so excited to be showcasing at the Transamerica booth to show visitors how Ultimate Health can be solution for retention, recruitment, and compensation. Of course, we hope to [...]
Whether you’re looking to reward hardworking employees, recruit new top talent, or retain a leader with a wandering eye, the answer may not lie in throwing money at the problem. Actually, contrary to popular belief, it’s not all about the money. (Sorry Jessie J.) Instead of raising salaries or awarding a bonus, consider an alternative that [...]
There are a number of ways to gauge customer loyalty, but a method that is gaining increased traction is Net Promoter Score (NPS). NPS is a simple and easy way to measure loyalty and the likelihood of customer referrals. Companies that boast some of the strongest consumer relationships in the world, such as Zappos [...]
The entrepreneurial spirit of innovation, ingenuity and dedication has been a driving force behind ArmadaGlobal’s success, and we are so excited that the source of that spirit is being recognized. We are pleased, proud and honored to announce that Keith Sullivan, our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, has recently been named a finalist for the [...]
To give a bonus, or to not give a bonus? As bonuses trend down, more employers are asking themselves this question. The negative spotlight that has been recently cast on executive compensation makes this understandable. But the choice to forgo bonuses would be less of a blow if that loss was being made up [...]
