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Fiserv announces Popmoney charity campaign
Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. has launched a Season of Giving campaign to donate to charity each time someone makes a person-to-person payment.
Cover story: The interview
The recession of 2008 induced a widespread employer mentality of “my employees are lucky to have a job,” according to George Blomgren, culture strategy director at Milwaukee-based The Good Jobs.
It’s Thanksgiving. Give thanks, or say thanks?
It’s Thanksgiving! It’s the coolest holiday of the year to me. I love Thanksgiving. Food, family, you name it. It’s a time to be thankful.
Low interest financing available for clean energy projects
Companies interested in investing in energy efficiency and waste reduction projects can apply for low interest financing by Monday, Dec. 8. The funding is available from the new Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Revolving Loan Fund (CERLF), a program jointly managed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
Avoid the Velcro effect: Help employees find the answer themselves
As an executive coach, I often hear my clients say how difficult it is to not give advice to the employee who walks in the door anxious and acting as though they do not know what to do. I explain to them:
Leadership personality: What is your preferred style?
I've always been impressed with the Myers-Briggs (Personality) Type Indicator. In an intensive week of training that led to certification in administering the MBTI, I learned how useful it is to be aware of our preferences in key areas, such as preferred decision-making process.
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The power of positive leadership: Your energy affects those around you
On Oct. 17, Masaru Emoto, Japanese author and entrepreneur, passed away. His last word was “Arigato” (“Thank you” in Japanese).
Use performance appraisals to link individual and company goals
Question:
"I'm a business unit leader for a new business unit for the company. Corporate has told us we have 18 months to show a profit. Financial goals and objectives have been set for the business unit.
Immigration changes will affect employers and employees
President Barack Obama announced sweeping new administrative reforms to the way current immigration laws are enforced. Politics aside, there are a number of changes to the ways these new rules will be administered. Some will occur quickly, but others will take months.
Best Practices: Customer-focused process improvement for manufacturers
All too often, companies lose sight of what should be their core focus: providing value to customers.
