Open Mic

As chief information officer at Johnson Financial Group, I seek to ensure our technology never gets in the way of the business moving forward. I call this “future-proofing” a business — though that may not mean quite what you’d expect.

During the 1970s and ’80s, inflation was truly out of control. Prices would increase by 10–14% or more so quickly that consumers would buy things immediately simply to avoid paying substantially more the next month, the next week, or even the next day.

On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety & Hazard Administration (OSHA) released its Emergency Temporary Standard (“rule”) which requires most private-sector employers with 100 or more employees (“covered employers”) to adopt COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies.

Are your file cabinets overflowing with old statements and financial records? Here are some general guidelines to help you determine what should be retained and what can be destroyed.

Choosing the right person to administer your estate can be difficult. Many people feel compelled to choose a family member as trustee or personal representative, not realizing there are other — perhaps better — options.

An employer-sponsored fertility benefit was once considered a luxury. Now more than ever, it’s an essential part of a company’s HR toolkit.

Wisconsin’s workers are always on our minds, especially now as our state and our economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Every worker is so vital, the value of their work significant.

There is an interesting quote that defines technical support as “a person who does precision guesswork, based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge.” As far as technical support goes, there is some truth to that.

By now, we all have heard about the Great Resignation. It’s not just a catchy phrase. It’s real, and it’s happening here. Odds are good it has affected your business or people you know.

A strong, aligned organizational culture is critical for any business to be successful, and it doesn’t happen by accident.