Ethics in the workplace

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SOLUTIONS

Testing can be important part of the hiring process, but it's not the only part

While there's no reason to completely ignore gut feelings during the hiring process, experts say assessments and testing might help employers choose more compatible employees.... > Full text

Laws vary by company size

EXPERTISE

Know the laws before monitoring your employees' conversations

The workplace has become part of the national debate over individual privacy rights. Specifically, the electronic workplace - including voice mail, e-mail, Internet access and fax machines - has given employers powerful new tools to monitor employee communications and performance.... > Full text

Differentiation pulls you out of commodity trap

Don't confuse ownership and leadership

VIEWS

Stop throwing money at public education

It will come as no surprise to weary taxpayers that Wisconsin has one of the most expensive public school systems in the country.... > Full text

Tax burden shift is hurting our schools

POLITICS

'Face time' is the biggest benefit of trade missions

Group's recent trip to Mexico proves technology can't compete with a handshake.... > Full text

TECH

Microsoft broadens office communication

At the InfoWorld information technology conference in March, Bill Gates provided some much-anticipated news about three components of Microsoft's enterprise communications package. These applications mark a trend that promises to change how Microsoft's flagship Office suite is used.... > Full text

Direct flight to D.C. is boon for biotech companies

TRAVEL

Need language, culture help? Quality Internet access?

Places International and Icon Interactive find a niche.... > Full text

Making the most of your frequent-flyer miles

FOCUS

Private companies, nonprofits can't ignore SOX

Executives of private companies or nonprofit organizations still may be breathing sighs of relief that most of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 doesn't apply to them. But it's time to stop sighing.... > Full text

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Among Eckland's goals, get soccer store up and running

GOOD WORKS

Alliant program helps those who can't pay heating bills

Residents of Wisconsin and some adjoining states who have difficulty paying their heating bills can turn to a Madison utility to help them ease the winter chill.... > Full text

DOWNTIME

Don't give in to stress - fight it with exercise

Most people know that stress can lead to and aggravate health problems. But stress can also make you fat. A body can't tell the difference between stress from a physical threat - one we must fight or run from - and chronic, emotional stress.... > Full text

'Conspiracy of Fools' a riveting read