Even after persevering through years of pandemic-related stressors, many small businesses are facing inflation-related pressures. These challenges are changing the way companies do business, which means many business owners and HR teams are reevaluating how to treat employees. A recent article from Advisors Magazine outlines some of the challenges faced by small business owners in an unfavorable economy, including the lengths these companies … [Read more...]
Celebrating Toni Halleen’s First Novel: An Interview with the Author
Congratulations to Toni Halleen on the publication of her first novel. The Surrogate was recently released by HarperCollins and is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.org. Prior to having her novel published, Toni previously won a Mentor Prize in Fiction from the Loft Literary Center, and her short fiction has been published in Structo, Wigleaf, Gravel, and the Star Tribune. She also wrote an award-winning musical, “Soulless, … [Read more...]
Just Say Yes!
By Toni Halleen | Your Path To Creative Alternatives in Diversity and Inclusion According to Gloria Steinem, the circle is the oldest form of government. When women sit in a circle, we are reminded of our power. We see and support one another, we are all simultaneously both leaders and followers, and our strength is palpable. Last month I spoke to a group of three hundred women attorneys at the Minnesota Women Lawyers Annual Conference on … [Read more...]
It’s Personal: An Interview with Jean Boler and Toni Halleen
We are pleased to announce that Schaefer Halleen attorneys Jean Boler and Toni Halleen are featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s Women in Law issue. The article, Telling It Like It Is: A Candid Discussion About Sexual Harassment and Assault,” was facilitated by one of the magazine’s reporters and presents Jean and Toni’s personal experiences dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. The interview offers a powerful perspective on the … [Read more...]
Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
We admit it: some of us here at Schaefer Halleen are Pokémon fans. We were excited to discover that our office building, the historic Grain Exchange Building has been designated as a “Pokéspot.” That means some enthusiastic players of the popular game “Pokémon Go” may be swinging by to pick up virtual Pokéballs and other digital game-related goodies. So stop by and say hello if you’re in the neighborhood. Who knows: There may even be some … [Read more...]
