September 8, 2025

The Talent Issue:
• Immigration and the Wisconsin economy
• 10 pieces of advice for first-time leaders
• Apprenticeships emerge in new areas
• Helping employees up their AI skills
Undeterred by political climate, Wisconsin’s immigrant entrepreneurs push forward
While the Trump administration continues to overhaul U.S. immigration policy and crack down on illegal immigration, southeastern Wisconsin’s immigrant...
How employment professionals are using AI to humanize hiring
When implemented responsibly, local employment experts say the use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process might actually work...
Commentary: Developing, attracting and retaining talent is crucial to our future
What issue should be at the top of the priority list for state and local officials, and also area...
Building the apprenticeship pipeline
When you think of an apprentice, an image of someone training to be an electrician, plumber or steamfitter may...
International migration accounts for vast majority of Wisconsin’s population growth
Wisconsin’s population has increased by nearly 67,000 people from the 2020 Census to July 2024, the point the U.S....
Under Pressure
When president Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, immigration law enforcement and immigration policy reform were...