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Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 3:42pm
NEWARK, N.J. — A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration.

Happy about pay, but underwhelmed by benefits? The best employers are competitive on both

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 2:30pm
Diverging employee survey results show employees can be both happy about pay and underwhelmed by benefits. That was a top takeaway from the 2025 Madison Top Workplaces employee survey data, particularly when employees were asked what they felt positive about…

Leadership at Top Workplaces lauded for a team-first approach

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 2:15pm
Caring for the mental health of clients requires a lot from counselors like Kelly Michiels-Weldon at Trailways Counseling, whether she’s providing outpatient services virtually or at the Waunakee office or helping people in communities throughout the region.

Careers at NCG Hospitality: From the front desk to the corporate office

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 2:00pm
When Estefania Solache Alvarez joined NCG Hospitality as a housekeeper, she acknowledged, “It definitely was for me … just a job in the beginning.” But the family-owned company that develops and operates hotel properties is known for developing employees, too.

Middleton-Cross Plains custodian on leave amid child sexual assault investigation

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 2:00pm
School district officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

At UW Credit Union, employees — like members — can be themselves

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 1:45pm
Before she worked at UW Credit Union, LaDaisha Washington banked at the federally insured not-for-profit financial institution.

Part of Wilson Street to close Downtown until June

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 1:35pm
The closure will affect the stretch of East Wilson Street between South Pinkney and King streets.

Dane Manufacturing takes a people-first approach to improving productions

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 1:30pm
Before Mike Davis arrived at Dane Manufacturing years ago, he’d grown accustomed to responding mechanically to a grating sound piped onto factory floors at regular intervals. But for all its practicality, he was more than happy to be saved from…

At Ascendium Education Group, employee well-being and the mission take priority

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 1:15pm
Named a greater Madison area Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, Ascendium Education Group wins high marks from mission-minded employees who have a heart for helping learners from low-income backgrounds.

UW-Madison asks for department budgets that cut 5% and 10%

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 1:15pm
Administrators said they're attempting to "safeguard" the university's future and its mission amid uncertainty caused by federal funding changes.

Azura staff feel the love, support to do the heavy lift of dementia care

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 1:00pm
For a person with dementia, whether due to Alzheimer’s disease or another cause, the world can become an increasingly confusing, complex and frustrating place, leading to what are sometimes termed “behavioral expressions.”

Iconica breaks down walls to build a more collaborative workplace

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:45pm
When Rose Winger, an architectural designer, joined Iconica in September, she noticed right away that it wasn’t like other firms. She had been worried that those with professional backgrounds different from hers — structural engineers and experts in mechanical, electrical…

Here’s how a company earns Top Workplaces honors

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:30pm
If you want to really know what’s happening at work, ask the people on the front lines.

3 qualities employees find most often at a great workplace

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:15pm
These aren’t the “9 to 5” things Dolly Parton sang about. Today’s workplaces increasingly recognize the importance of creating environments that prioritize inclusivity, support, and teamwork.

7 common traits of a terrific workplace

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:00pm
What exactly does a high-performing workplace look like? The best workplaces know their strengths and weaknesses, which helps them focus on where they excel and identify opportunities for improvement.

Wisconsin women's basketball loses sixth player to transfer portal

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:47am
The Badgers' mass exodus continued Friday as another player announced she is leaving the program. Here's the latest player to enter the transfer portal.

Is it a job or a career? These 6 steps can help

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:45am
“How many of you have a career?”

Petition aims to get Clyde Stubblefield into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:40am
A Madison native has launched the effort to honor Madison's “The Funky Drummer,” whose sound laid the foundation for modern R&B, for hip-hop, funk and pop hits.

Woman arrested for bomb threat at Sun Prairie Walmart

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:35am
The woman also admitted to police that she made additional bomb threats, and those are under investigation.

Workplace incivility, isolation threaten well-being beyond politics

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:30am
The 2024 presidential election served as a lightning rod for bigger issues in the workplace. New research by Energage shows a silent divide across which employees face challenges discussing political and social issues on the job.

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