Generations meshed

Capital Region companies find ways to get three generations of workers on the same team....

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SOLUTIONS

Salary boosts reflect firm's pay structure, financial data, merit

The second half of each calendar year is when most employers do their compensation planning for the next year.... > Full text

Time to look at where the company's headed

EXPERTISE

Caution essential when hiring someone with an arrest record

Employees and applicants with arrest and conviction records pose unique concerns for Wisconsin employers.... > Full text

Five key steps to improving future of Wisconsin's labor force

Steak sauce is tasty example of informal meeting's value

Stick with your expertise after failed startup

Hiring a staff vs. building a team

POLITICS

Familiar issues will resurface in next session of state Legislature

There are a couple of things you can count on next year from lawmakers. Little of substance will get done, while some of the groundwork for the 2008 campaign will be laid.... > Full text

VIEWS

'Buy Local' program puts state at forefront of trend

Some experts are predicting that growth in local food sales will surpass sales of organic foods, which have grown 20 percent a year to nearly $17 billion in 2006.... > Full text

New brewpub law will stunt growth of small brewers

TECH

Creating entrepreneurs

Grant aids UW in teaching students how to start businesses... > Full text

Holiday technology shopping: What's hot this year

Press releases are valuable Web site tool

Our favorites: www.ibizradio.com

FOCUS

More restaurants are providing free parking service

It's a way to make life easier for patrons.... > Full text

TRAVEL

'Unmanaged road warriors' getting new attention from titans of travel

Small-business travelers account for $28 billion.... > Full text

REAL ESTATE

Creating a healthy place to work

High windows at the Home Savings Bank branch on East Washington Avenue allow in plenty of sunlight, which reduces energy costs.... > Full text

GOOD WORKS

Statewide group set up to aid charities

After more than five years of development, the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association is officially up and running.... > Full text

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Creating a first-class niche

Bucky Badger helped L&L Foods grow, says CEO Robert Lazarz.... > Full text

FAMILY BUSINESS

Mom knows best

Wild Child clothing store grew from her instincts.... > Full text