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Take care of ‘the other bottom line’

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"With nearly 30 years of professional experience behind me, I find myself at something of a crossroads. Originally credentialed as an engineer, I’ve secured a number of promotions over the years and now function more as a manager than as an individual contributor. Over the past five years, I’ve been challenged by upper management to do more with less. As a result, I find myself working longer and longer work weeks with no end in sight. I find myself enjoying my work less and less and wondering more and more about what lies ahead. I used to enjoy coming to work. Now, I feel an increasing sense of dread every Monday morning. Frankly, I feel stuck and don’t know how to get unstuck. I’d appreciate any insights you can offer for how I might get out of this predicament."

Foley & Lardner targets next generation manufacturers with new legal innovation hub

After more than 170 years of working closely with U.S. manufacturers, Milwaukee-based law firm Foley & Lardner LLP has created a hub to address the uncharted issues that next generation manufacturers are facing as they rely on new technologies, new business models and new partners to compete globally.

BizTimes to host conference for manufacturers

BizTimes Media's 2013 Manufacturing Summit will fuse concepts of design with innovation strategies in manufacturing in a panel event centered on the creative problem-solving process of design thinking.

What’s the difference? What’s the weakness?

Hi Jeffrey, I just purchased your new book on the "21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling." As usual, it's full of amazing content. But as I read it, it generated three compelling questions I hope you can answer. Thanks, Brandon

Kenosha County is a red hot development spot

Kenosha County's population ranks only fourth among the southeastern Wisconsin counties, but because of its proximity to the Chicago area, it is one of the most active development areas in the region and has become one of the most important areas in the state for economic development.

Manufacturing events

Faith Technologies in Menasha will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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Social media employment legislation on its way to Wisconsin

Wisconsin is poised to become the 13th state to pass legislation prohibiting employers from requesting social media account information from employees or applicants. Assembly Bill 218 and Senate Bill 223 follow the trend sweeping across the country in response to reports of employers asking applicants for access to social media accounts as part of the interview process. Legislators supporting the bill are hailing it as “The Social Media Protection Act.”

Shareholders approve sale of Patrick Cudahy parent company

Smithfield Foods Inc., the parent company of Patrick Cudahy Inc., announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the acquisition of the company by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited of China.

“Strengths Based Leadership”

With a research-based approach to effective leadership, "Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow" gives readers factual insight into what makes a productive leader.

Nonprofit Calendar

*Sunday, Sept. 29, Pizzeria Piccola will host the nonprofit organization Wisconsin Adopt A Golden Retriever, Inc. (WAAGR) to help...

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