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Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap
In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood Community College is at the forefront of this transformation. In addition to offering standard degree programs, we are deeply committed to bridging the gap between…
Nine habits that cause unnecessary trouble
Most of us are talented at excusing personal habits as trivial idiosyncrasies or minor infractions.…
Workplaces have important role to play in employee mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it comes at a unique time in our…
Shifting from ‘post & pray’ to nurturing a workforce pipeline
If you would have told me in 2007 that the work, we do at de…
Maintaining civility on the job
From cliquish colleagues to bullying bosses, work can be uncivil at times. Even in the…
What are the damages and liability for a road rage incident?
If, as a part of your business, you or your employees drive as a part…
Iowa banks deliver crucial PPP funds
If there is one thing the successful execution of the Paycheck Protection Program in Iowa…
The ethics of marketing
Businesses exist to provide products or services to consumers, but there are a few core…
Make it OK to not be OK in the workplace
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it is important to remember that mental health…
K-shaped recovery gives way to great resurgence
The United States’ first quarter economic data showed 6.4% growth for the first three months…