Category | Inside TiER1

At TiER1, we make it a priority to promote the regions in which we do business by supporting and staying active in local civic and community organizations.  Most recently, TiER1 Pittsburgh was the presenting sponsor of the Quarterly Regional Investors Council luncheon of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development – a leading nonprofit economic development and civic leadership organization that works with private and public sector partners to improve the economy and quality of life in southwestern PA. With Pittsburgh having recently been named among the 20 must-see places to visit...

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It's that time of year again - the Bengals vs. Steelers rivalry game. At TiER1, we celebrate with a little friendly competition to see who has the best chili. Employees entered their best chili recipes to see whose is the best.   We have judges taste each one and decide which concoction is their favorite.   The winners get to brag about their chili-making skills for the rest of the year. This year, the Chorizo Chili won in the Covington office and the Turkey-Free Turkey Chili won in Pittsburgh (yes, we are all wondering what is really in there).  It's just another fun day around...

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One of the many wonderful things about TiER1 is the company’s attention given to the broader community.  There are so many possibilities when considering how one might give back to the community whether at a global, national, regional, or individual level.  Last week, I met with other business leaders from the region.  One of the topics discussed was how to attract a younger demographic to the region such as recent college graduates. The focus was on how to attract the “best and brightest” to help increase the economic vibrancy of the area.  During the conversation, we compared our local...

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TiER1 is partnering with Walking Warriors to help the fight against Breast Cancer with Walk & Rock 2011! Join us tonight at Molly Malones in Covington from 5-9 pm for some free appetizers, live music, a silent auction and lots of fun with your friends!  There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. The money raised supports five key areas in the fight against breast cancer: - Medical research - Access to treatment - Screening and diagnosis - Support services - Education and awareness Check out the Facebook event here for more info! We hope to see you there!

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As meeting facilitators and trainers, we’re taught to engage the audience.  We use the Socratic Method, move around the room, and scan students’ faces to get feedback on how we’re doing.  We can tell if we are going too fast, too slow, and whether our attendees have stopped paying attention. But what about virtual meetings?  Simple things like reading a quizzical look on the face of a student or gauging the overall energy in the room become much more difficult.  We’ve probably all “multitasked” on a conference call (which is really just a euphemism for not paying attention),...

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