Commentary

Estate planning for copyrights in the digital-media era

As digital media evolves, owners of copyrighted material are discovering new avenues...

Dedicated night owl finds time for Get Fit Challenge

Ten professionals and 10 teams are competing in the 2014 Get Fit Challenge,...

Must employees be paid for time spent prepping for the workday?

Many employers have employees who must arrive at work before their official...

How to get out of overload mode

A business friend of mine recently returned from a “mini retreat” where...

Diverse workforce challenges require a mix of strategies for Wisconsin

Workforce development means different things to different people — which is why...

Market and economic update: U.S. employment market remains strong

After the recent bumper crop of economic data, last week’s calendar was...

How to use voluntary benefits to retain and recruit talented employees

Employee retention continues to be a top concern for employers, even more...

One issue we can (almost) all agree on this November

This November we will have the opportunity to vote on more than...

10 things you should know about Wisconsin’s new trust code

On Dec. 13, Gov. Scott Walker signed the New Wisconsin Trust Code (WTC)...

How to use praise and encouragement to improve employee performance

“Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be hearty in your...