Commentary

Insights and perspectives from our editors, contributors, and community voices on business in the Capital Region.

Role of estate taxes in succession planning

Estate taxes often come up when talking with business owners and other...

When natural disaster strikes: Poor policies, incentives compound the damage

There is nothing new about hurricanes. Benjamin Franklin charted the flow of...

The fall and fall of Harvey Weinstein: Lessons in screwing up an already screwed-up mess

Any of us who have read the committed atrocities by Harvey Weinstein...

Can you imagine a day without water?

What would life be like if you could not brush your teeth,...

Known vs. unknown and deep vs. shallow risks

Last month I wrote about pragmatic preparation around events like Harvey and/or...

Leaves of absence as disability accommodation: New clear guidance … or not so fast?

On Sept. 20, 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal...

It pays to have a strategy, even an unconventional one

Walking down memory lane, I was thinking about a family birthday celebration...

Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, the seeds of a tech-based economy are growing

It’s easy to forget, especially if you live there, that the Madison...

To build diversity and inclusion, mindfulness must come first

We can’t achieve greater diversity and inclusion (D&I) without solving the underlying...

Tips for more effective on-the-job training

Employees arrive in the workplace with various levels of knowledge, experience, skill,...
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