Human Resources & Management
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U.S. economy expanded with 223,000 new jobs in June
The U.S. economy created 223,000 new jobs in June, adding to the mounting evidence pointing toward economic growth in the second half of the year.
Home cooking propels Regal Ware
When I hear the words “West Bend Cookware by Regal Ware,” the first image that comes to mind is my grandmother's old stainless steel oblong slow cooker that created many heavenly Sunday dinners over the years.
Time is a precious commodity
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I worked at another media company that strongly believed that annual employee performance reviews were the best way to evaluate and get the most out of its employees.
Delinquent WEDC loans on the rise
The value of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. loans that are considered delinquent more than tripled in the last quarter, according to figures compiled ahead of this week's board meeting.
MRA survey shows turnover high among Midwestern manufacturers
The full-time employee turnover rate among Midwestern manufacturing companies is about 18 percent, according to new survey from MRA-The Management Association.
Forecasters boost outlook for U.S. economy
A national group of economic forecasters is raising its outlook for the U.S. economy for the next two years.
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Wisconsin’s substitution rule called into question by recent Sixth Circuit decision
Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act...
Employers have a stake in the urgent need for mental health care
Mental health conditions affect millions of Americans, with more than 25 percent of people in any given year experiencing some kind of anxiety, depression or other condition, according to Mental Health America.
The ensuing fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sadness and more not only impact personal lives, but also carry over into professional lives with a loss of concentration, absenteeism and short-term disability.
Mental health conditions strike many Americans in their productive working years, and the results are so severe that World Health Organization research shows mental health conditions cause greater disability than cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes.
The ensuing fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sadness and more not only impact personal lives, but also carry over into professional lives with a loss of concentration, absenteeism and short-term disability.
Mental health conditions strike many Americans in their productive working years, and the results are so severe that World Health Organization research shows mental health conditions cause greater disability than cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes.
You’re just a clerk
I was teaching a night class at Upper Iowa University recently when a student said something that left me utterly dumbfounded.
Implementing policies for hiring and firing employees with work injuries
Disaster strikes and your employee suffers an injury at work. You know the worker's compensation statutes and regulations apply to guide how you handle the work injury, but do you understand how employment laws also impact your situation? Be prepared by instituting policies for hiring, disciplining and terminating employees to avoid exposures when the injury in your workplace occurs.
