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Business confidence cools for 4th quarter
Business confidence in future growth prospects turned downward in 2012's fourth quarter, according to the latest Business Outlook Survey conducted by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
Coach your employees
Over the past few weeks, I've worked with several senior leaders who are trying to overcome their natural tendency to over direct their employees. They realized they were trying to help their direct reports by solving their problems for them. Once they realized how undermining their actions were, they started working on being better coaches, who held their managers accountable, rather than doing their jobs for them.
Do the right thing
There is a dearth of ethics in the current business culture. The National Business Ethics Survey results have shown that employees' perceptions of senior executives and supervisors declined last year.
Milwaukee must ‘Get Smarter’ to compete in global economy
Southeastern Wisconsin business executives can become more enlightened leaders and learn about practical solutions to bridge the region's skills gap by attending the fourth annual BizTimes Get Smarter Conference.
Practical solutions for Bridging the Skills Gap
The Wisconsin manufacturing sector has faced a shortage of available skilled workers for years. While public and private efforts have been made to address the underlying causes of the problem over time, many area companies are taking matters into their own hands to find immediate fixes.
Quad app enhances print and mobile experiences
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. has created an innovative, interactive mobile app that enhances reader experience and engagement with editorial and advertising content. The technology integrates print material with the real time capabilities of mobile devices.
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Hire for ‘energy’
“I, for one, am pleased to be in a hiring mode once again and am faced with the 'problem' of adding staff to increase capacity. As our economy continues to temper itself, indicators suggest adding staff is prudent.
Calendar
Lindner & Marsack and Blankenheim Services will host a Free Seminar on Legal and Constructive Employee Testing on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee. The presentation will address what employers can and should do to cost-effectively increase the health and productivity of their workforce, including testing, genetic information and social media. For more information or to register, contact Wendy Charon at (920) 858-6427 or wcharon@blankenheimservices.com.
