Business Columns
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Good business starts with good educationJul 07, 2024 5:04 am - The state of education in Illinois is nothing short of a crisis — only 29% of our third-grade students are meeting reading proficiency standards, according to state data....
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A day in the life of a chefJul 03, 2024 8:58 am - Having a job that supports you and your family is one thing. Having a job that you enjoy is another. But having a job that also is your passion is a whole different level...
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BBB tips for training employees to beef up your business cybersecurityJun 30, 2024 5:34 am - One of my favorite statements I like to express frequently is, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” an expression of how valuable good employees are to any business or organi...
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Bad attitudes lead to career consequencesJun 26, 2024 9:44 am - Most of us know someone in the workplace who always is complaining. They don’t like their boss, their co-workers, their work schedule, the temperature in the office, or ...
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The Springfield recap: Highlights from this legislative sessionJun 23, 2024 5:07 am - The Illinois legislative session has concluded, and laws were passed that will support small businesses struggling to hire employees and significantly impact health insur...
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New Child Tax Credit is a big deal, but more can be done for middle class familiesJun 20, 2024 1:22 pm - In the last days of its most recent legislative session, Illinois took a historic step, becoming the 15th state to enact a Child Tax Credit. Child tax credits are powerfu...
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The best managers bring out the good in negative employeesJun 19, 2024 11:10 am - Most of us know someone in the workplace who always is complaining. They don’t like their boss, their co-workers, their work schedule, the temperature in the office, or ...
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Advice for grads: As you move into working world, be on lookout for a mentorJun 12, 2024 9:43 am - Columnist Rebecca Hoffman shares one tip for new graduates as they step into work life: As you look for work or begin a first job, pay careful attention and watch the more experienced people working around you.
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FTC’s landmark rule prohibiting noncompetes set for September amid lawsuitsJun 09, 2024 5:50 am - In a landmark decision on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission banned the use of noncompete clauses in employment agreements, set to take effect Sept. 4. As expected, ...
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HR Houdini: How human resource managers handle latest workforce trendsJun 09, 2024 5:47 am - The last five years have been quite a century for people who work in human resources. At least that must be how it feels to those who chose the profession. So much uncert...