Guest column
Number of unfilled jobs stays elevated during worker shortage crisis
The biggest issue facing the economy this summer is a shortage of workers returning to open jobs. In a recent op-ed, U.S. Chamber President...
Here’s why an insurance declaration page matters
An insurance declaration page, also known as a “dec page,” summarizes the insurance coverage provided by the policy. The declaration page is usually the...
What is the REAL value of public relations?
The value of public relations can be hard to grasp, especially in this data-driven world. While there are ways to measure PR, the value...
Look no further than inside yourself for career fulfillment
Having a satisfying career is a continuing process of checking in and being self-aware. A career is not something you set and forget. It...
Elevate: 2013-present and still going strong
Eight years ago, a group of Iowa business leaders sat at the Association of Business and Industry’s boardroom table and realized there was a...
In-person or remote? How to answer the question
Offices and meetings are not the only thing that moved online during the pandemic. So did much of the qualitative market research being conducted....
Hiring manager responsiveness makes or breaks talent attraction
Over 40 years of talent attraction, I have experienced hiring managers who were very responsive with positive and negative feedback. This information helps me...
Iowa manufacturers expect continued growth over the next quarter
Iowa manufacturers continue to have a positive outlook on the state’s economy and expect increased sales in the third quarter, according to results of...
Financial system under stress
The financial system is changing so quickly that making sense of it is treacherous. Within a few months, the United States has gone from...
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Recently, more than 100 policymakers and economic development leaders from across the U.S. and Europe came together for a...
