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Opinion: A commitment to long-term regional workforce needs

Like many of you, I understand what it feels like to lead in a world that rarely slows down. The demands of daily operations (urgent emails, packed calendars, and the constant pull of the immediate) can easily crowd out time…

Threads: The new Twitter? Or just another platform?

Have you joined Threads yet? Less than a week after its public launch, more than…

Creating a vibrant workforce and community

As the mother of two grown daughters, it’s safe to say that anytime they ask…

Asking better questions

Good questions are the core of research, and properly designing them can be an underappreciated…

Designing companies with the customer in mind

Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) have been active in the Corridor for well over a decade.…

New Iowa law could provide boost for many businesses

A recently signed law may benefit many Iowa businesses.  The new law allows pass-through entities…

Designing companies with the customer in mind

Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) have been active in the Corridor for well over a decade.…

The rise of the social media de-influencer

In the ever-changing world of social media marketing, there has been an unexpected twist to…

Do your managers achieve employee engagement through clever coaching?

In my speech “Make Your Company Roar (Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, Retain) Top Performers,” the “A”…

Real business value: Gain traction for your business with EOS

Now that your vision, mission, brand, and strategic objectives are clear, it’s time to drive…

Employers should take a stand for mental health 

Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed in the United States in May 1949 and…

How retirement plans could set your business apart

Americans as a whole aren’t saving nearly enough for retirement. In recent years, this has…

The evolution of SEO: A look at one of our greatest tools

The internet drives almost everything we do, both as businesses and as consumers. We communicate,…

Seven effective training questions for managers to identify best qualified candidates

For more than 40 years of recruiting and talent attraction consulting, one constant stood out.…

IowaWORKS – Connecting veterans to businesses 

Did you know that IowaWORKS can help your business recruit veterans who may have specialized…

What is the most important step in the talent attraction process? The lowly job description

Why is the job description the most important step in the recruiting process? Let us…