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Letter to the editor: End this damaging trade war
Next year our great country will celebrate its 250th anniversary, a monumental milestone in American history. President Donald Trump has called for a year of celebrations across the country, including the Great American State Fair right here in Iowa. As…
Hello burnout my old friend
Early in my career, a supervisor once said to me, “Always say yes.” This came…
Consumer connection: October is Financial Planning and Retirement Security Month
October is both Financial Planning and Retirement Security Month. Creating a financial plan during your…
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…
MFG Day 2021 inspires next generation of makers
On Oct. 1, The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers officially kicked off…
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…
The 4 things to do in a crisis
We are all operating in strange times. And at some point, you may be faced…
Three top salary negotiation tips
My recruiting career has spanned 40 years. Now I am pulling the curtain back for…
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…
Lethal insider threats to your business
Business competition in most industries is brutal and getting worse. With globalization, you now must…
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…
So you’re thinking of rebranding
Usually, when people talk about a brand, they focus on the visual identity, including the…
Poll shows small businesses more cautious
The Q3 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI) finds that small business…
Preparing for the latest data regulatory wave
When you think of all the things it takes to run your business and all…
Understanding the total cost of college
Before embarking on one of the most expensive journeys of a lifetime, your student should…
Retention requires attention
When your organization has a goal, does it create a plan to meet that goal?…