Pets in the office a welcome diversion for some
Joe Williams brings a goofy little dog name Squidge to work most days, to the delight of many co-workers. "He gets rubbed by everyone and he gets treats," Williams said....
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Ties that bind
By any measure, Art Courtney is a company man, and he plans to stay that way. As an employee at Edsal Manufacturing Co. on Chicago's South Side for 31 years,...
Chipping in helps workers cash in
Plant manager T.J. Kerkman usually supervises IRMCO's production of lubricants, but these days he's likely to be seen painting, cleaning or fixing something. Call it job security. By eliminating landscaping...
Let’s get together — to work
Writing might be a solo activity, but Chris Benevich craves the energy of working in the company of others when she cranks out her marketing and communications prose. She has...
For Threadless, loose fits
When a toy potato gun went off last week at Threadless, the loud bang interrupted work. But the laughter that followed suggested it was all in fun. "This place still...
Book publishing firm finds new sources of growth
As the book publishing industry undergoes a transformation, at Naperville-based Sourcebooks Inc., Dominique Raccah is embracing the change with a confidence grounded in creativity. By fostering an entrepreneurial workplace even...
Managed well, diversity can lead to innovation
Attorney Steven Hunter wasn't looking for a job when a recruiter encouraged him to interview at Quarles & Brady. The fact that the firm had an African-American chairman, John Daniels...
Managed well, diversity can lead to innovation
Attorney Steven Hunter wasn't looking for a job when a recruiter encouraged him to interview at Quarles & Brady. The fact that the firm had an African-American chairman, John Daniels...
Workplaces expand wellness efforts
Jerry Benish wasn't looking for a medal when he finished Camcraft Inc.'s fun run and lost 10 pounds in the company's "Biggest Loser" contest. He knew the biggest winner could...
Preventing culture clash key to making acquisitions successful
When Jeff Kee took down his shingle and joined the rank and file at a competing office equipment sales company this year, he knew his job would change. "I've been...