Going inside corporate culture

Is yours collaborate or closed-door?...

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SOLUTIONS

Handling tardiness and no-shows

How important is promptness and good attendance in the workplace? If it becomes a problem, what should a human resources manager do?... > Full text

Go beyond legal and ask, Is it right?

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EXPERTISE

Avoid spoliation problem with solid records policy

Spoliation. No, it's not the stuff on the cheese in the fridge. It's what put Arthur Andersen LLC out of business.... > Full text

A broad target market can work if done right

A coach may be just what you need to improve your game

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POLITICS

New technologies raise privacy concerns

Some retailers are attaching tiny computer chips to products to keep track of inventory. Others are allowing biometrics, in which consumers use thumbprints rather than checks or debit cards to pay for groceries. And some state governments are relying on eye or fingerprint scans to curb welfare fraud and track parolees.... > Full text

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VIEWS

Good public policy supports job creation

Vote reflects two sides of Madison

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TRAVEL

Alternatives to boring hotel rooms

If you're a frequent traveler, you'll recognize the "Where am I?" syndrome. Bleary-eyed, you wake up in a hotel room and for a brief, groggy moment you think you're in Kansas City. Then you catch a glimpse of palm trees outside the window and you realize you're in Tampa for a four-day conference, in a cookie-cutter room that looks exactly like the one you occupied last week in Kansas City. This is a sure sign that it's time to explore alternatives to the standard hotel room.... > Full text

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TECH

Wireless networks: Are we there yet?

Over the past 10 years, the development of wireless networking technology has witnessed explosive growth, both in the consumer and enterprise markets.... > Full text

Lake Wobegon, Wisconsin?

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DIVERSITY

Ethnic joints find a nice fit in the suburbs

Five years ago, a "burrito the size of your head" could be found at 3 a.m. on the corner of Gilman and State at La Bamba. Nowadays, La Bamba is on the West Side and one's late-night Mexican options in Downtown Madison are dominated by national chains like Chipotle and Taco Bell.... > Full text

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Larry Swalheim leads area farmers at Landmark Services Cooperative

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GOOD WORKS

You really can give together

Madison art gallery owners Peter and Jill Lundberg are making plans to continue their charitable contributions long after they are gone. The married couple are in the process of setting up two endowments through the Madison Community Foundation, a charitable trust.... > Full text

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FAMILY BUSINESS

From the Himalayas to State Street

Twenty years ago, Bishnu Pradhan decided to open a small restaurant on State Street where she could cook her native Nepalese food. Now, three restaurants later, the chef-entrepreneur has had a taste of success.... > Full text

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FOCUS

Preserving company history

An original charter from 1927, an old meter reader's jacket, a leather-bound accounting ledger from 1896. While not much seems to connect these items, they are all parts of collections maintained by corporate archivists at Capital Region businesses.... > Full text

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Business Indicators

Past Issues

July 2009

HOW CONNECTED ARE YOU? Social networking can be an effective tool for business

The more involved you become with social networking, the more effective you become at capturing the interest and involvement of customers, vendors and potential recruits -- especially those in the increasingly important Gen X and Gen Y demographics....


June 2009

Economy squeezing some internship programs

May 2009

Federal stimulus money on the way

April 2009

Entrepreneurs and inventors clubs are growing popularity.

March 2009

TOURISM'S RECOVERY: Region making a strong comeback after a year of tough times

February 2009

Competing in a global market

January 2009

Small gestures go a long way

August 2008

The work is there, but are the workers?

July 2008

Start-ups from UW research fuel the state's economy

June 2008

Drive down fuel costs

May 2008

Weather the storm

April 2008

Prayer and profit

March 2008

Outside help: A consultant could be the missing piece your business needs

February 2008

Strike first: Make your plans before disaster hits

January 2008

Defend their data

December 2007

Generations meshed

November 2007

Going green

October 2007

Good work if you can get it

September 2007

Thieves within our companies

August 2007

Choosing a charity

July 2007

Southern Wisconsin's big kitchen

June 2007

Use debt to get a leg up

May 2007

More than just
rah-rah!


April 2007

Real world lessons

March 2007

Evolution or extinction

February 2007

New directions

January 2007

Polishing your image

December 2006

On guard

November 2006

Building with the Web

October 2006

Making lean work

September 2006

Winning together

August 2006

Hospitals are getting treatment

July 2006

Going inside corporate culture

June 2006

Madwaukee -- closer than you think

May 2006

Business next

April 2006

Protect your business

March 2006

Make your company a great place to work

February 2006

"The Incredible Shrinking Workforce"

January 2006

What to expect in 2006

December 2005

Secrets of highly successful CEOs

November 2005

Maximum exposure

October 2005

Employer flexibility

September 2005

401(k) auto features

August 2005

The value of today's MBA

July 2005

Exporting from Wisconsin

June 2005

Health care costs

May 2005

Ethics in the workplace

April 2005

The search for skilled labor


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