Ideas
Quarles & Brady to pay $26.5 million for Ponzi scheme settlement
Milwaukee-based law firm Quarles & Brady will pay $26.5 million and Greenberg Traurig will pay $61 million to settle a lawsuit against the two firms that accused them of assisting in an Arizona Ponzi scheme that cost investors $900 million, according to a Reuters report.
Wipfli launches new division
Milwaukee-based national CPA and consulting firm Wipfli LLP has launched a turnaround and restructuring services practice to help companies who are in operational or financial distress.
7-Eleven acquires Open Pantry stores in Wisconsin
Dallas-based 7-Eleven, Inc. announced it has completed a transaction to acquire 18 Open Pantry convenience store locations in Wisconsin, primarily in the greater Milwaukee and Madison markets.
The Wellness Network acquires HealthStyle Press
Waukesha television company The Wellness Network has acquired Germantown health guide publisher HealthStyle Press.
Journal acquires radio station
Milwaukee-based Journal Communications Inc. subsidiary Journal Broadcast Group has acquired Tulsa, Okla. Radio stations 106.9 KHTT FM and 92.9 BOB FM from Renda Broadcasting Corp.
Toxic politics have no place in the workplace
As the discourse becomes more toxic, and opinions more entrenched, will political differences limit possibilities for employees in the workplace in ways that race and gender have in the past?
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Employee engagement is key to productivity
Gallup Poll Research says that if we engage employees in decision-making and recognize them often, they will feel valued and give their employers up to 74 percent more productivity.
Engage your internal compass – Operate with interpersonal authenticity
Question:
"Earlier this year our leadership team spent some time reading John Kotter's book, 'Leading Change.' The goal was to adopt a common perspective within the team when it comes to change and change management. Over the course of several meetings, we discussed various aspects of the book and how they applied to our situation. Personally, I was encouraged by the process, because we took the time to have some pretty deep discussions in which perspectives and concerns were shared. I wonder what your take on this is."
Multi-tasking is overrated – Focus on what’s important
Recently I returned from spending several weeks in The Netherlands. You know how these holidays can go – among your souvenirs you bring home new ideas, inspiration for change, certainly more knowledge about this planet – and usually about yourself as well. I unpacked all of the above along with warm memories of time spent with family and friends.
‘Teachable Fit’
Despite stubbornly high levels of unemployment, many southeastern Wisconsin companies are facing an uphill battle in finding enough qualified, skilled workers.
