Resigning responsibly
Did you know resignation is a process?
Some people feel that “I quit!” is the best way to resign. It is direct. My suggestion is...
Nine habits that cause unnecessary trouble
Most of us are talented at excusing personal habits as trivial idiosyncrasies or minor infractions. Yet, they can form a clear picture of who...
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 history. Following a year of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Shifting from ‘post & pray’ to nurturing a workforce pipeline
If you would have told me in 2007 that the work, we do at de Novo would be so heavily involved in human resources,...
Maintaining civility on the job
From cliquish colleagues to bullying bosses, work can be uncivil at times. Even in the age of Zoom meetings and virtual calls, interactions can...
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 of their work, that driving can take a toll....
Iowa banks deliver crucial PPP funds
If there is one thing the successful execution of the Paycheck Protection Program in Iowa taught us, it’s that relationships matter. Thanks to the...
The ethics of marketing
Businesses exist to provide products or services to consumers, but there are a few core things a brand needs to get right: honesty, fairness...
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 issues exist in every person and every environment, including...
K-shaped recovery gives way to great resurgence
The United States’ first quarter economic data showed 6.4% growth for the first three months of the year. That’s the second highest quarterly growth...