Description: Many professions in the US recognize that minority under-representation is a real weakness in an increasingly multicultural world. The actuarial profession in the US has acknowledged this problem. However, acknowledging the problem is only the first step in solving it. This article sets out the level of commitment that will be necessary to SOLVE the problem, based on empirical research that the profession itself sponsored.

Description: Article addresses how to effectively motivate volunteers.

Description: This article presents a hypothetical situation about a company actuary doing financial reporting and a consultant, and asks for feedback from the readers.

Description: This is a review of the book, 'The Lone Ranger’s Code of the West' by Jim Lichtman, dealing with the ethics and values of the Lone Ranger.

Description: Personal Opinion The Perils of PowerPoint Slides by James Gray from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, January 2004, Issue No. 13.

Description: This article is authored by a career counselor who works with job seekers frustrated with their search, and professionals struggling to increase their visibility and influence at work. This paper focuses on making the most of your references.

Description: This articles summarizes the case study and reader responses to the ethical problem proposed in the prior issue involving 'guidance' to an actuarial colleague versus performing actuarial services. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: This article introduces IT DevOps to actuaries and how it is applicable to them to improve their modeling efforts and make them more efficient.

Description: This article is a review of the book 'Survival of the Savvy: High Integrity Political Tactics for Career and Company Success' in which the authors help you understand your political style and how to operate in a business environment.

Description: The author makes a call for volunteers to the Management and Personal Development Section, reminding members to vote in the upcoming section election, and to consider running in future elections as well as to consider other volunteer activities. The benefits of volunteering are discussed. From ‘The Stepping Stone’ issue number 43.