Opinion

roby smith

It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger

As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project and wonder, “How am I going to pay for this?” More importantly, “How am I going to do it with sky-high interest rates?” The first…

The rise of the social media de-influencer

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

Big leadership changes in Iowa City

Three of the most high profile and challenging, public sector positions in Iowa City are…

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…

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…