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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.
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
"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.
Outsourced Accounting; What's it all about?

Jul 17, 2019 1:00 AM - Outsourced accounting is a service that provides a full, accounting department experience for businesses and nonprofit organizations without the appropriate resources for an accounting department or who are frustrated with the cost and effort put forth to staff their existing accounting department.
Striving for an improved workplace culture

Jul 16, 2019 1:00 AM - In today's competitive environment, organizations use a wide variety of methods to not only assess their cultures, but to also make meaningful improvements. While there is an ever-expanding list of sources to turn to for diagnosing a toxic work culture, there is no one source for the miracle cure.
Balancing the financial needs of the family business

Jul 12, 2019 4:34 PM - During the life cycle of a family-owned business, there are many reasons to seek financing. From start up to retirement, each loan has a means to an end -- to provide income to the members of the family while maintaining the success of the business.

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Take the time to train well

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)?