Opinion
CBJ editorial: HNI’s big acquisition and its gift
There are only a handful of publicly traded companies in the region, so when one of them makes a strategic acquisition, we take notice. Muscatine-based HNI Corporation announced earlier this month that it is acquiring Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Steelcase Inc.…
Welcome back, Kristie Fisher
The last several presidents at Kirkwood Community College, including the current one, have been exceptional…
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…
Entrepreneurial icon John Pappajohn dies
The University of Iowa recently lost another icon. Businessman and philanthropist John Pappajohn died April…
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.…
Fundraising innovates in the Corridor
How do we fundraise for needy nonprofit organizations when our social fabric and connectivity seems…
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…
Disasters have killed just-in-time supply chains; time to develop something more agile
Empty shelves have become a common sight in American stores. Toilet paper, cough syrup, baby…
How we can continue to thrive
I recently gave a presentation to an area Rotary club about the work of our…
Real business value: Your ‘what’ and business strategy
What does your business do, how do you do it and for whom? How should…
Editorial: Iowa’s transcendent women’s basketball team
What we witnessed this past season with the hype and success of the University of…
Editorial: Collins’ important new investment
There has been a troubling spate of our region’s biggest businesses announcing job cuts over…
The resurgence of print advertising
The demise of print media has long been forecasted. While many of these predictions have…