Hoosiers receiving unemployment insurance will notice changes to eligibility requirements on July 1, 2011. The new rules are part of laws passed by the General Assembly making several changes to unemployment insurance over the next year. “The...
The term “man-cession” is foreign to me. I had no idea that’s what someone has dubbed the recent economic recession. Even though it’s kind of a silly term, when looking at the unemployment numbers from the recession, it does...
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is implementing mandatory drug testing for Hoosiers who receive training paid for through WorkOne. The policy was approved by the State Workforce Investment Council (SWIC), which oversees WorkOne...
You meet new people every day at the grocery store, at a business meetings, or even at your kid’s track meet. But are you taking advantage of these interactions to create opportunities for your small business? Creating potential business...
The flowers are blooming and so are BWUN Alliances nationwide! Watch out for a new web site detailing how YOU can be an alliance cultivator in your city. For now, Indiana is on fire with spreading Alliances! Join us this week, next week, or at...
While job creation has picked up in recent months, the long-term unemployed continue to struggle in attempting to re-enter the workforce. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas offers the following for those caught in that predicament:...
Memorial Day kicked off the summer season, and you’re probably getting excited to take a vacation. As you save up for that special trip, you may be inclined to tighten your budget in order to put a few dollars toward future goals. Check out this...
How do profit sharing plans work? How do they benefit my company and my employees? Technically, a 401(k) plan is a type of profit sharing plan. The 401(k) is just an added feature. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans provided for employees are considered...
Lakeshore Focus host Keith Kirkpatrick will showcase ways to sharpen your networking skills at June’s lunch-and-learn workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday June 1 at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Avenue. Sponsored by the...
When Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar wants to buy you lunch, you should take advantage of the opportunity. Now, don’t misinterpret that to mean the leader of the state’s largest broad-based business association doesn’t spring for a...