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MU Tailors Wellness Classes to Fit Businesses Needs
In response to employers' emphasis on wellness in the workplace, Marquette University's College of Professional Studies is offering custom-designed wellness classes to meet businesses' specific workforce needs.
Employers are discovering that it's hard to get high productivity out of employees worn down by the stress of life outside work, said Dr. Julie Helmrich, a business psychologist and an adjunct faculty member at Marquette's College of Professional Studies. Complete story.
Barrett to Use Grant to Hire Jobs Adviser
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett plans to take leadership on efforts to boost the regional Milwaukee workforce through a state grant. A state Department of Workforce Development grant of $75,000 will enable Barrett to hire a policy adviser to design a model for workforce development in the Milwaukee area. Complete story.
New York Times Features Racine's Steady Growth
Racine's steady growth has caught the attention of the New York Times. The city was featured in the business section of the July 2, 2006 edition. The extensive story was reprinted in papers across the United States as well as internationally. Complete story.
U.S. Employers Tighten Reigns on Tuition Reimbursement
If you are an accountant for an organization and are planning to enroll in a continuing education course, chances are you will have to foot the bill yourself. A recent survey indicated that a large percentage of U.S. employers do not reimburse staff even if the course is tied directly to basic job function. View the results of a recent CFO employer survey demonstrating their continuing education reimbursement policies. Complete story.
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