Biz Notes
Eagle Technology Mequon-based Eagle Technology Inc., has partnered with Nebraska-based Dataflo Consulting to bring the Maintenance...
Mind and body
In the July 10 issue of The Economist, I read an article about the expansion of company wellness programs written by the noted Austrian Joseph Schumpeter. He described organizations with wellness programs ranging from those that only have an exercise room, then various firms somewhere in the middle (maybe a fitness center, smoking cessation classes) all the way to companies with more comprehensive programs emerging from simultaneous developments in health care and management theory.
Excellence by design
Two years ago, a local manufacturing company realized that its organizational structure was negatively impacting performance.
Sales professional development
Many managers like to point out to their salespeople the difference between motion and activity as a way of keeping them focused on meaningful work.
Green is good
It's no longer a maybe. "Greening" for small businesses is here. My thanks this month to Vistage member...
Wellness program offerings increase at area employers
Businesses and organizations of all sizes throughout southeastern Wisconsin are taking steps to promote wellness among their employees...
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Team Competition finalists
A * denotes that team member is in individual fitness competition Advanced Waste Services...
Meet the 2010 Individual Competition finalists
Female 25-39 Christine Hentges, The Tribute Companies Gwen Kandula, Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Tina...
Panelists will discuss health reform at Fittest Execs program
BizTimes Media, in partnership with the Wisconsin Athletic Club, Midland Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Wellness Council of Wisconsin will present the annual Fittest Execs Forum and Awards event. Honoring the participants from the fourth annual Fittest Execs competition, the 2010 Fittest Execs Forum and Awards event will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee.
Fittest Execs of Milwaukee, a Well City USA
Southeastern Wisconsin companies continue to embrace corporate wellness programs as executives look for ways to battle the rising cost of health care. Since its inception in 1985, the Wellness Council of Wisconsin has worked to engage employers across the state in promoting wellness at their organization. More than 400 companies have joined the discussion and pledged their support of corporate wellness.
