News from In Business - March Madness in the workplace

March 19, 2015

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Is March Madness really a drag on workplace productivity?

One study says the NCAA tournament will cost the economy $1.9 billion this year, but is that accurate?

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> State unemployment rate falls to 4.8%

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Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

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Van Lines A business blog by Joe Vanden Plas

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Taking Stock A finance blog by Nathan Brinkman

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Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Small businesses remain optimistic despite weather-related retail declines

Is Your Company One of Greater Madison's Best?

In Business magazine's all-new Best Company survey debuts this week, with more categories and weighted so that smaller companies can compete in our annual Best Companies ranking. The Best Companies will be revealed in our October print magazine, so please fill out the new survey by Aug. 15, 2015, to be considered for this year's presentation.

Click here to complete the survey.

IB Poll

Should companies encourage their employees to fill out brackets for March Madness-related office competitions?

A. Yes, they're a fun diversion, and basically harmless.

B. No, let them obsess on their own time.

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

What is the proper response to the recent officer-involved shooting death of Tony Robinson?

Peaceful protest is appropriate. Enough is enough.
17%

Patience. We need to gather all the facts first, not rush to judgment.
83%