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Surviving and thriving during an economic downturn
Oct 16, 2019 1:00 AM - With the Great Recession almost ten years in our rearview mirror, we are all better positioned to leverage the lessons learned into preparedness for what may lie ahead. -
Take the time to train well
Oct 14, 2019 2:23 PM - You've hired a great new employee who will help you immensely with your ever-growing workload, and you can't wait to get started.Do you have time in your schedule to train this new person (and train well)? -
Co-working space or office lease? The bottom line isn't just money
Sep 11, 2019 8:57 AM - The popularity of co-working arrangements over traditional office leases continues to grow, and it's easy to see why. They're more flexible, require much less planning, and offer substantial cost savings on both space and services. No wonder today's millennial workforce loves them. What's not to like? Plenty, argue attorneys Scott Hargadon and Holly Eubanks, specialists in leasing law at Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle, a leading Chicago area commercial real estate law firm. Beneath the seemingly obvious benefits, the two point out, lurks a quagmire of potentially costly risks, due largely to a lack of well-defined rights and regulations. -
Tight labor market in western suburbs: Impediments and solutions
Sep 11, 2019 8:51 AM - The economies in the Western Suburbs are the envy of the rest of Illinois. -
Business laws up-to-date
Sep 11, 2019 8:52 AM - This summer saw some business-critical legislation become laws. Updates are provided here on two new laws, -
It's time to not just care about your physical health, but your fiscal health too
Aug 14, 2019 1:00 AM - Founded in 1979, HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU) was founded by the Illinois Hospital Association, with the goal of serving those who support healthcare. HACU is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Select Employee Groups with staff and members that serve or support healthcare nationwide. We provide low rates on loan products such as student loan financing and refinancing, personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and much more. -
Value of mentoring for executive education
Aug 14, 2019 1:00 AM - In the business world, mentoring has been recognized as a practice to nurture the talents of up-and-coming employees. -
Opportunity Zones: More than traditional real estate development
Aug 13, 2019 9:20 AM - Since Opportunity Zones were first authorized in December 2017 as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, there has been significant discussion about how to best utilize these opportunities and obtain the resulting tax benefi -
How adding Sunday hours boosts business for Geneva thrift shop
Aug 11, 2019 10:56 AM - Being open on Sundays has proved to be six years of a great idea for the Dejavu Shop at 427 S. Fourth St., Geneva.
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"The importance of being HR": An employment attorney's perspective
Jul 20, 2019 1:00 AM - While many corporate leaders are enlightened and recognize HR's value, the "profit contribution" perspective still plagues many HR professionals.
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