Education & Workforce Development

Management expert Bob Nelson, Ph.D., thinks that rewarding your employees is even more crucial in a tough economy and tight job market. The economic needs of the United States are changing and adaptable, and innovative workers will help America remain competitive.

As social media and its effects permeate the workplace, one recent phenomenon is continuing to attract attention: employers asking job applicants and existing employees for their social media passwords in order to delve into their personal backgrounds.

I've been reading "The Great Workplace: How to Build It, How to Keep It and Why It Matters," by...

"Are you looking to cleanse your soul? BizTimes executive editor Steve Jagler asked.

"As a matter of fact, I am," I responded.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in the midst of an exciting renaissance.

From early literacy materials for the youngest patrons to special programs, computer training, job search support, and much more, Wisconsin libraries — public, school, academic, and special — are social centers that enrich the daily lives of residents. They welcome all ages to a world of lifelong learning.

The number of new businesses formed in Wisconsin in the first quarter increased by 12.2 percent compared with the same period in 2011, according to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

Johnson Controls Inc., Wisconsin's largest publicly traded company, has reduced the headcount at its corporate headquarters in Glendale.

Did you know that one in four students – more than one million a year – fails to graduate with their class?