Business Stories from June 19, 2019 (Change date)
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Hiring for behavior vs. skills in a tight labor marketJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - Everyone is hiring these days! With record lows on unemployment and skills shortages taking the forefront in conversation with employers, there is no question you know s...
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Mount Prospect business shuts down amid 'burnt cheese' odor complaintsJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - An animal feed manufacturer in Mount Prospect's Kensington Business Center has shut down its operation in response to complaints about offensive odors. Village Manager M...
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Theme among today's HR trends: Know thy employeesJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - Summer is finally here and 2019 is halfway behind us. 2019 is shaping up to be an interesting, yet extremely challenging year for employers. Concerns related to workpla...
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Drive-through restaurant coming to Hoffman PlazaJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - An as-yet-unnamed restaurant with a drive-through and an outdoor seating area will be one of two tenants of a 4,500-square-foot outlot building at Hoffman Plaza Shopping...
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Handling employee complaints about coworker harassment: Just how effective is your prompt and effective corrective action?Jun 19, 2019 1:00 am - As an employer, when it comes to compliance with employment laws and regulations, you strive to do everything right. You enact strongly-worded policies prohibiting disc...
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Best-in-class approaches to attract, retain talent in tight marketJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - The U.S. is living through another shift in the labor market that seems to happen about once in a generation - like the dramatic increase in working women in the '70s an...
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Duitsman joins Westell's board of directorsJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - AURORA - Westell Technologies announced Timothy Duitsman has been appointed to Westell's board of directors. Duitsman will serve as a member of the compensation committ...
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The uncertain future of Illinois income taxesJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - Where we stand today: Income taxes Individual, Trusts, and Estates: Illinois maintains a flat income tax rate of 4.95% for individuals, trusts, and estates, regardl...
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Gresens named to lead Wipfli LLPJun 19, 2019 1:00 am - Wipfli LLP, a national accounting and consulting firm, announced Kurt Gresens will become the firm's new leader after being previously elected by Wipfli's partners. Gres...
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What is lost talent really costing you?Jun 19, 2019 1:00 am - With the unemployment rate being at a record low, finding and retaining top talent is critical. A number of things are affected by a vacant position, and many business o...