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“The Great Resignation.” “Quiet Quitting.” “Rage Applying.” Workers and working have been through the wringer over the last few years. COVID didn’t kill every opportunity, but it certainly led employees and employers alike to reconceptualize the workplace; a workplace that is also being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). As the CEO of Flex HR, a

Nadia Rawlinson describes herself as a “chief optimism officer,” who strives to create workspaces where people can thrive and reach their full potential. She is now bringing her perspective, her expertise, and her positive attitude to the business of basketball. In January, the Lake Forest native, 44, was named Co-Owner and Operating Chairman of the

Visionary. Billionaire. Filmmaker. Dreamer. Philanthropist. Runner. Entrepreneur. Husband. Father. Creator. Member of the Baha’i Faith. Highland Park’s Steve Sarowitz is all of these things, and so much more. A University of Illinois graduate with a passion for software development and solving problems, Sarowitz saw an opportunity in the payroll and HR marketplace following years of

When you get Jeff Perry started on talking about what it meant to grow up in Highland Park and attend Highland Park High School, be prepared for superlatives. Perry, co-founder of Steppenwolf Theatre along with his high school classmate Gary Sinise, is also a well-known film and television actor whose most recent television acting credit

Fans chanting “Rock-y! Rock-y! Rock-y” at Chicago Blackhawks home games at the United Center had nothing to do with celebrating a certain cinematic boxer and everything to do with acknowledging the presence of an avid, real-life hockey fan—W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, the Blackhawks’ principal owner and chairman. “Rocky liked to sit in the stands during

Wealth management isn’t just a profession to Steven Esposito. He considers it a hallowed responsibility, and it shows in his values and how he serves his clients. Esposito knew in high school that he wanted to be a wealth manager, and today he is the founder, President, and Managing Director of Yellowstone Wealth Management in