Workplace

The unseen workforce

The unseen workforce

Louisiana is prepared to spend millions on creating a new labor force that incorporates workers who have been left out, which is a mission that’ll take more than money and legislation to accomplish.


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A bigger tent

A bigger tent

Law firms compete for minority graduates as big clients insist on diversity.


Working on it

Working on it

Labor Secretary Tim Barfield discusses his vision to help businesses become part of the labor solution.


Labor pains

Labor pains

LABI proposes an overhaul of the state’s workforce development system that would replace the Department of Labor with a three-member commission.


Starring roles

Starring roles

A Baton Rouge-based coaching and leadership development company uses actors and actresses to teach interpersonal skills.


A buyer’s market

A buyer’s market

While Louisiana hasn’t seen the same level of softening as neighboring states, there is good news for companies regarding liability insurance.


Who’s reaping the benefits?

Who’s reaping the benefits?

Area businesses feel the pressure from balancing the rising cost of benefits packages with the ability to attract and keep workers.


A minimal impact

A minimal impact

Because the demand for workers is so great and the supply so small, a 70-cent increase in the minimum wage has little effect in Baton Rouge.


Getting beyond show ponies

Getting beyond show ponies

With studies showing growth for women and minorities, companies are understanding the value of diversity.


Stop, thief!

Stop, thief!

Almost 20% of employees admit to pilfering office supplies, according to a national survey.


Word of mouth 2.0

Word of mouth 2.0

There are business perks that come with online sites like MySpace and Facebook.


Tip for t(h)at?

Tip for t(h)at?

Working for tips can be risky, but it’s all part of the employment gamble.


First, hire all the lawyers

First, hire all the lawyers

New law grads find the B.R. job market crowded and tough to break into.


Planning for success(ion)

Planning for success(ion)

Is your company ready to fill critical positions when baby boomers retire en masse?


Unequal rights

Women account for nearly 50% of the American work force, but still earn less money than men and hold fewer upper-level positions.


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