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Employers should take a stand for mental health 

Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed in the United States in May 1949 and founded by the Mental Health America Organization to raise...

How retirement plans could set your business apart

Americans as a whole aren’t saving nearly enough for retirement. In recent years, this has become a growing concern of Congress.  In response, federal lawmakers...

Entrepreneurial icon John Pappajohn dies

The University of Iowa recently lost another icon. Businessman and philanthropist John Pappajohn died April 22 at age 94. That follows the passing of...

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, share, educate, research, buy, sell, create and work online.  With...

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. Most hiring managers have never been taught how to...

Fundraising innovates in the Corridor

How do we fundraise for needy nonprofit organizations when our social fabric and connectivity seems more and more jaded due to isolation and exacerbated...

IowaWORKS – Connecting veterans to businesses 

Did you know that IowaWORKS can help your business recruit veterans who may have specialized training they acquired through their military duty? Our veteran...

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

Why is the job description the most important step in the recruiting process? Let us begin by examining most companies’ current practices. In many organizations,...

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 formula and eggs are just a few of the...

How we can continue to thrive 

I recently gave a presentation to an area Rotary club about the work of our nonprofit. It included a part about the origin of...

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