Managing: My staff hates my Socratic method of managing

Puget Sound Business Journal | Alison Green | April 13

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/how-to/human-resources/2016/04/hates-my-socratic-method-of-managing.html

“My boss sometimes works directly with my team and they LOVE her because she always tells them exactly what to do and they don’t have to think about anything or make any judgment calls. They’ve definitely hinted at this in a not-so-subtle way — OK, I get it.”

Seattle-area unemployment edges down; state’s rate unchanged

Seattle Times | Blanca Torres | April 13

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/economy/seattle-area-unemployment-edges-down-states-rate-unchanged/

“The state unemployment rate didn’t budge in March, holding steady at 5.8 percent as Washington continues adding new jobs while more people enter the workforce.”

Maveron raising cash for sixth fund as VC firms see strong fundraising period

Geekwire | Taylor Soper | April 13

http://www.geekwire.com/2016/maveron-raising/

“New SEC filings posted this week show that the Seattle-based venture capital firm is raising a sixth fund. One filing shows a $100 million offering amount for Maveron Equity Partners VI, while another shows $15 million for Maveron VI Entrepreneurs’ Fund.”

PacMed expands in Pierce and Thurston counties — and it’s not stopping there

Puget Sound Business Journal | Coral Garnick | April 13

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/health-care-inc/2016/04/pacmed-expands-in-pierce-and-thurston-counties-and.html

“The Seattle-based medical system, which affiliated with Providence Health and Services in 2014, opened a new location in Bothell in 2009, moved and expanded its Federal Way location earlier this year and will open new locations in Lakewood in May and Lacey in November.”