Commentary

Overtime rules are just government interference in the workplace

This week, President Obama’s Department of Labor moved forward with extensive changes...

Don’t let ‘relax’ become a four-letter word

Editor's note: The Gray Area is undergoing a format change. Donna Gray...

Progress of Badger Fund of Funds matches trends in early stage investing

Ken Johnson, the veteran Wisconsin investor who is a partner in the...

Wisconsin needs to fix its transportation funding problems

Wisconsin faces a daunting challenge when it comes to meeting the expanding...

So you didn’t win the lottery …

Sure, there are some lucky people who do get rich quickly. People...

Revisiting some recent topics: Solar energy, WARF, academic R&D, and business plans

Columnists often play recurring melodies. Just following up on a few of...

How Wisconsin fits into the ‘Internet of Things’ is … a big thing

Even the low-end estimate of connected devices in the world by 2020...

Four essential HR technology trends for 2016 and beyond

Many employers are operating with legacy HR technology systems that have not...

When the workweek — or workday — get long, here’s how to power through

Editor's note: The Gray Area is undergoing a format change. Donna Gray...

Finding the right energy mix for Wisconsin increasingly involves solar

Here’s a fact that will likely surprise anyone who likes to joke,...