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US unemployment claims fall to lowest level in months  

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in more than three months last week, reflecting a still-robust job market. 

HR: What’s your strategy for retaining top talent

Tips from three business executives on how on to keep your best people engaged ... and remaining with your company.

HR: New Year’s mental health resolutions for employers

Employers should look internally at their own wellness. If you are stressed, more than likely your employees are, too.

Jay Ducote walks away from Gov’t Taco and Guaranty Media

Baton Rouge celebrity chef Jay Ducote has left Guaranty Media after more than three years.

Mayor Broome forming stormwater advisory committee

East Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is creating a stormwater advisory committee to...

​​Houma heavy equipment dealer purchases Rieger Road property for $5.2M

M&L Industries has purchased a property on North Rieger Road for $5.2 million, which will become the new home for its Baton Rouge franchise, according to the company’s president, Steven Marmande.
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Leadership: Mark the moment to motivate your team

Whitney Johnson: How can we discern our progress, when it doesn’t happen in big leaps but in small, incremental steps? We learn to mark the moment.

Brandon Landry stepping aside as CEO for Walk-On’s 

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux founder Brandon Landry is transitioning out of his role as CEO and will now serve as chair of the company’s board of directors, according to a company announcement. 

Capital Region farmers will get relief through federal disaster declaration 

Emergency loans and grants triggered by a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declaration could...

Leadership: Grit is key to your success

Jon Gordon: The No. 1 predictor and factor of success is not talent, title, wealth or appearance. It’s grit.