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How technology is changing the relationship between CFOs and CIOs
Technology is bringing company chief information officers and chief financial officers closer together, reframing a key C-suite relationship, The Wall Street Journal reports.
CIOs and...
Roundup: Teacher stipends / Walmart deal / Voter registration deadline
Superintendent’s backing: Louisiana Education Superintendent Cade Brumley announced his support Monday for one-time stipends for teachers over permanent pay raises. His stance came in...
How to use employee surveillance measures without eroding trust
Surveillance can be intrusive, but it also provides opportunities for gaining insights into employee behavior.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Multi-building industrial complex for sale
This dynamic 6-building complex spans a total of 41,695 SF across six buildings and sits on 3.78 acres. Located in the South Choctaw industrial...
Roundup: Department of Revenue / Capital One acquisition / NOAA visit
Payroll audit: The Louisiana Department of Revenue has not maintained adequate controls over payroll for the last two years, increasing the risk of errors...
Proposed Louisiana public defender overhaul seen by critics as a power grab
A proposal to move Louisiana’s public defender system under the governor’s direct control has alarmed attorneys, local defense attorneys and retired judges.
These are the worst traits an employee can have, according to research
People spend roughly 44 hours a week at work, which is a lot of time to spend with people who can either make the experience awful or enjoyable.
Louisiana’s state income tax won’t go away in one fell swoop
Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says Republican Gov. Jeff Landry wants to set the stage beginning in 2025 for eventually eliminating the state's income tax, but it won't happen in one dramatic step if at all, USA Today Network reports.
What do Gen Zers want in the workplace?
Gen Z largely entered the workforce at the same time remote and hybrid work went mainstream, and they’re expected to overtake baby boomers in the workplace this year.
Fire closes Walmart on Burbank Drive indefinitely
The Walmart on Burbank Drive will be closed indefinitely after a fire that started around 8 p.m. Sunday, WAFB-TV reports.
Crews were able to put...
Baton Rouge film executives are getting to know industry players in Los Angeles
Executives from three Baton Rouge film production companies—Celtic Studios, Crafty Apes and Pixel Magic—recently hosted a networking happy hour event in Los Angeles.
Kidz Karousel closes deal for Rouzan property
The owners of Kidz Karousel Childhood Development Center have closed on a one-acre property for their long-planned childcare center in Rouzan.
Roundup: State unemployment / Warehouse demand / Computer chips
Fewer claims: Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor says. New...
Louisiana’s crime-focused special legislative session begins
Under new conservative leadership, Louisiana's GOP-dominated Legislature gathers today for a special legislative session that could reshape the state's criminal justice system and the public safety sector.
Why Louisiana higher ed faculty and staff members look to leave the state
Matthew Green, an assistant professor of education at UL Lafayette, wants to finish his career in the state but says his poor retirement prospects...
Here’s why the tech industry isn’t likely to turn US health care upside down
At first glance, it looks like the U.S. health care industry is prime for major disruption. Digital technology advances, especially in artificial intelligence, have...
Food truck featuring Korean corn dogs shutting down
Tastea, a bubble tea and Korean corn dog food truck business, announced Thursday it will cease operating later this month after two years in...
Roundup: Crawfish season / Gasoline prices / Consumer sentiment
Prices falling: This week, the Crawfish Price Index shows the average price per pound is roughly $10.72, a $2 drop from last week's $12.79....
Gov. Landry declares a state of emergency over lack of police officers
Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order earlier today declaring a state of emergency over the shortage of police officers across the state.
The Louisiana...
Companies are prioritizing cost cutting across the board
Finance chiefs are chipping away at their companies’ expense lines despite a much improved economic backdrop and increased confidence that the U.S. economy has...
