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Wisconsin Financial Literacy Education: Are Students Prepared for the Complexities of Financial Decision Making?
(20th annual Research in the Rotunda, Universities of Wisconsin, 2024-03-06)
Financial literacy is a crucial skill for making important life decisions. In December 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a new law mandating high schools to require a financial literacy course by 2028. At present, ...
Grit and the Unyielding Entrepreneur: The Effect of Sustained Interest and Effort on New Venture Initiation
(14th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2017-04-12)
Understanding Employability: A Mixed Methods Study of Hiring Decisions in Central Wisconsin
(15th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2018-04-11)
This study explored the variables affecting hiring decisions for entry level positions in Central Wisconsin.
Grit Won't Quit: Reduce Turnover by Hiring for Passion + Perseverance
(17th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2020-03-11)
The purpose of this study was to explore how employers in rural economies take grit into consideration when hiring employees. Many rural economies experience the costly and unpredictable issue of employee turnover. Low ...
Empowering Wisconsin Communities from Within: Harnessing Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) for Sustainable, Locally-Driven Progress
(20th annual Research in the Rotunda, Universities of Wisconsin, 2024-03-06)
Traditionally, community development has followed a top-down approach in which decisions are made by city officials without adequate input from the people most directly affected by the outcomes. While well-intentioned, ...
Grit in the Rural Economy: Unlocking the Relationship between Employee Selection and Success
(16th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2019-04-17)
Employee turnover is costly, time consuming, and unpredictable, especially in rural economies. Experts estimate that it can cost as much as twice an employee’s salary to recruit, hire, and train a new worker. Furthermore, ...
Avoiding Sour Grapes and Bitter Hops: How Wisconsin Laws Can Nurture the Local Wineries and Breweries that Drive Regional Economies
(18th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2022-03-09)
The purpose of this study is to explore how Wisconsin laws and regulations affect local wineries and breweries. In particular, this research examines how these laws impact local economies via the multiplier effect, a ...
The Development of Entry-Level Communication Skills at University: A Cross Sectional Comparison of Student and Employer Perceptions
(16th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2019-04-17)
The ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill for entry-level workers; however, students and employers don’t always have the same view on which competencies are most important. The purpose of this study was ...