Education & Workforce Development

Wisconsin lost 4,300 private sector jobs in March, even though the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to 6.8 percent from 6.9 percent in February, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

Economic indicators for metro Milwaukee rebounded in February from a weak January performance, according to the latest monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).

As social media and its effects permeate the workplace, one recent phenomenon is continuing to attract attention: employers asking job applicants and existing employees for their social media passwords in order to delve into their personal backgrounds.

I've been reading "The Great Workplace: How to Build It, How to Keep It and Why It Matters," by...

"Are you looking to cleanse your soul? BizTimes executive editor Steve Jagler asked.

"As a matter of fact, I am," I responded.

Management expert Bob Nelson, Ph.D., thinks that rewarding your employees is even more crucial in a tough economy and tight job market. The economic needs of the United States are changing and adaptable, and innovative workers will help America remain competitive.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in the midst of an exciting renaissance.

From early literacy materials for the youngest patrons to special programs, computer training, job search support, and much more, Wisconsin libraries — public, school, academic, and special — are social centers that enrich the daily lives of residents. They welcome all ages to a world of lifelong learning.

The number of new businesses formed in Wisconsin in the first quarter increased by 12.2 percent compared with the same period in 2011, according to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).