How to put employee wellness first in 2023
As a health and wellness company, Delta Dental of Iowa is committed to helping all Iowans, including our employees, live overall healthier lives. When...
The shift from investment to execution for long-term success
One year ago, I wrote in these pages that I expected companies to make significant capital investments to grow their companies. I wrote that...
2023: A year of optimism? Or more of the same?
Investors are looking forward to putting 2022 behind them. The S&P 500 has experienced its third bear market in the last four years.Â
The bond...
Inspiring Small Businesses to Evolve Benefits to Be More Competitive
In today’s intensively competitive and increasingly mobile job market, companies are searching for meaningful ways to keep their best employees — and attract new...
First Interstate Bank Arrives in Iowa After Successful Merger with Great Western Bank
First Interstate is pleased to announce Great Western Bank locations in Iowa have opened for business as First Interstate. While the logo on the front door has changed, the same trusted and knowledgeable bank staff that have served Cedar Rapids are still in place, providing financial guidance and support to its communities.
20/20 Vision? You Still Need to See Your Eye Doctor
We all have that one friend that brags about their 20/20 vision – they can read the street signs, see the scoreboard and can...
Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and oral health
Dr. Jeffrey Chaffin, Chief Dental Officer for Delta Dental of Iowa, shares an update on the connections between COVID-19 and oral health, and key...
Beyond Casual Friday: Five key components of employee wellness Â
How does your organization define employee wellness? Twenty years ago, casual Fridays, discounted fitness memberships, workout challenges and a holiday bonus were some of...
Why local wealth management is the future of the industry
For years, private banking has been done on a national scale. While concentrating in larger markets has allowed large institutions to scale their efforts...