In the Workplace 2020: New Federal Overtime Rules Effective Jan. 1
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that its new overtime rules, which go into effect Jan. 1, will make an additional 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime wages under the Fair Labor...
View ArticleIn the Workplace 2020: Medical Marijuana's Slow Rollout Continues
At the end of 2019, the Arkansas medical marijuana program continues its slow rollout.
View ArticleIn the Workplace 2020: Talking Politics: How to Avoid Toxic Work Environment
Over the last several years, political discourse has headed south, and this is increasingly causing problems in the workplace — from co-workers not wanting to work with each other to loud and...
View ArticleIn the Workplace 2020: Succession Planning: Avoiding Pitfalls
Succession planning necessitates talking to current key employees about their retirement plans. Planning how you will approach these conversations can help you avoid claims of age bias. Remember, there...
View ArticleIn the Workplace 2020: Employment Law Basics for Start-Ups
Start-ups can run into a number of employment issues as their workforce grows.
View ArticleThe Year in Executive Q&A: 2019
We approached executives from businesses large and small, nonprofits and even government agencies, and asked them to answer questions about their organizations, their industries and themselves.
View ArticleStartup Junkie's Taylor Hasley Talks New Accelerator for Korean Startups
Startup Junkie of Fayetteville visited Seoul, South Korea, in December to meet with leaders of the local venture ecosystem in hopes of benefiting startups in both countries.
View ArticleKenny Kinley Named CEO of Edafio Technology Partners
Kenny Kinley, who has been president of Edafio Technology Partners for two years, has been named CEO of the information technology products and services firm, effective this month.
View ArticleMetroplan Report: Fintech Helping Region Grow
Amid modest overall job growth, the central Arkansas region’s financial sector grew jobs at nearly twice the U.S. average from 2017 to 2019, according to Metroplan’s 2019 Economic Review and Outlook...
View ArticlePleasant Valley Nursing & Rehab Rebrands
Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, a senior care community offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services, announced Monday that it has rebranded to Encore Healthcare and...
View ArticleHealth Network Saved Its Members $14.7M in 2018
Arkansas Health Network of Little Rock saved the organizations it works with more than $14.7 million in 2018, the latest figure available.
View ArticleBlack Angus On the Move
After 30 years at 10907 N. Rodney Parham Road, Black Angus is looking for a new home.
View ArticleSoiree Announces Sessions for 2020 Women's Leadership Symposium
Little Rock Soirée announces sessions that will be part of its 2020 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium, which takes place Thursday, April 30, in Little Rock.
View ArticleMcDaniel, Wolff & Benca Announce Merger of 3 Law Firms
McDaniel Wolff & Benca PLLC completes a merger combining three Arkansas law firms.
View ArticleNew Architecture Firm Opens in Bentonville
Ryan Faust and Christophe Bouteille this week announced the opening of their new full-service architecture and design firm, BUF Studio, at 702 SE Fifth St., Suite 30, in Bentonville.
View ArticleLocal Chefs Prognosticate Food Trends
One food and dining trend on which almost all agree is plant-based proteins and plant-based menus in general, including vegan dishes.
View ArticleThe Contenders: It’s Grow or Else, Smaller Banks Say
Smaller banks in Arkansas are often faced with the choice of growing or finding a buyer.
View ArticleCross Gunter Witherspoon & Galchus Adds 5
Cross Gunter Witherspoon & Galchus P.C. has added attorneys Philip Kaplan, Bonnie Johnson, Nicholas Williams, Robin Fish and Bryan Borland to its team.
View ArticleIn Central Arkansas, A Host of Angels Aim to Aid Startups
The new Central Arkansas Angel Network will launch this month, aiming to provide investors and early stage startups a new way to connect.
View ArticleSecond Fuel Accelerator to Launch This Month
The second Fuel Accelerator program, led by RevUnit in Bentonville and Startup Junkie in Fayetteville, will launch this month.
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