Guest column
Meeting the challenge for talent amid the COVID-19 pandemic
We are still in the war with COVID-19 and variants of the illness. Most of the news is negative, with plenty of talk about...
MFG Day 2021 inspires next generation of makers
On Oct. 1, The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers officially kicked off the ninth annual day dedicated to inspiring the next...
We need a vaccine mandate to save our health care system
Editor’s note: Joe Tye’s message is in response to the Sept. 20 CBJ editorial, “Employers vaccine mandate unwise.”
Every year since my first hospital...
The 4 things to do in a crisis
We are all operating in strange times. And at some point, you may be faced with making a controversial decision or facing a backlash...
Three top salary negotiation tips
My recruiting career has spanned 40 years. Now I am pulling the curtain back for anyone looking for a successful career move. Let’s discuss...
Only 4 of 10 U.S. households paid 2020 federal income taxes
More than six out of 10 U.S households paid no federal income taxes in 2020 due to declines in income and boosts in government...
Lethal insider threats to your business
Business competition in most industries is brutal and getting worse. With globalization, you now must compete with the entire world for market share. In...
Tax reporting provision would put Iowans’ privacy and data security at risk
The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting to raise revenue to help offset the cost of additional spending programs...
So you’re thinking of rebranding
Usually, when people talk about a brand, they focus on the visual identity, including the logo, colors and packaging. However, a brand is so...
Poll shows small businesses more cautious
The Q3 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI) finds that small business owners are increasingly cautious when it comes to plans...
