UW doctor receives $180,000 settlement
A UW anesthesiologist who sued the UW Board of Regents and the former head of her department has received a $180,000 settlement.
Employment & HR
State invests $6 million to expand CNA program
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a $6 million investment to expand the WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program.
Report: Increased compensation can combat growing employee turnover
According to MRA’s 2022 Benchmark Compensation Survey, base pay and a competitive and detailed total rewards package can impact overall employee satisfaction, engagement, and commitment to an organization.
OFS to hold community open house
Operation Fresh Start will hold an open house to spotlight its multiple programs for young adults (ages 16–24), including two new programs in conservation and land management.
DWD releases new data dashboard
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released a new data dashboard that improves access to current and historical data on unemployment insurance activity.
Youngest workers struggle more to find work-life balance
Maintaining proper work-life balance has become increasingly important, even more in the wake of a pandemic that has left many workplaces understaffed and employees overworked.
9 ways to improve your business website accessibility
While many businesses of all sizes have likely considered whether their physical operations and employment practices are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, one area they may have overlooked is their digital presence.
Unemployment remains steady, telecommuting decreases slightly
According to April 2022 data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate remained at 3.6%, and the number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged at 5.9 million compared to the four weeks prior.
Protect your small business from these top 10 scams
Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. But they are especially a problem for small businesses.
How workplace giving can boost employee engagement
Employees today are more likely to seek employment in socially responsible organizations, and one way that employers can commit to helping those in need is by offering a charitable giving program at work.
Transfer agreement aims to address nursing shortage
A new transfer agreement between Madison College and the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing hopes to address nursing workforce needs by creating greater access to nursing education.
DWD launches videos for teens joining workforce
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has created a Welcome to the Workforce video library to help teens join the workforce.
Business lessons from mom
Moms teach us a lot of things, often without us even realizing it. And much of those lessons are applicable in our professional lives.
14 retention strategies when you have disengaged workers
For the first time in more than a decade, the percentage of engaged workers in the U.S. declined in 2021.
Raven gets go-ahead for union vote
Workers at Middleton-based Raven Software have been told they can vote to form a union.
6 ways to make the most of Small Business Week
Wisconsin small businesses may not, by definition, be large, but their economic impact is.
8 unique ways to celebrate Earth Day at the office
After so many years of Earth Day in the spotlight, the small ways that we can positively affect the environment at work may seem stale. But there are still plenty of ways to make an impact in the workplace, some of which you might never even have heard of, let alone thought to implement.
Plan could give county employees $1,000 payments
A plan to give $1,000 in one-time payments to county employees has a good chance of passing.
UW grads create startup for internship placements
A startup team of University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates has closed on their friends and family round of funding for $60,000.
Madison ranks 6th in unemployment
A new report from Filterbuy looking at which U.S. locations experienced the highest unemployment rates in 2021 has ranked Madison 6th out of midsize metros in the U.S. for the lowest unemployment rate.
