(Un)Hired Help: How today’s employees stack up
When Corridor economic development groups released their 2018 existing industry surveys last month, the message was consistent — and bleak. Presenting part two of the CBJ’s new six-part series on Iowa’s workforce shortage.
Recent News
Does your company BYOD?
March 22, 2019Eight years after the business world embraced the phrase “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) for policies covering employee usage of company apps and data on their personal smartphones and devices, it’s still a nettlesome topic that some would prefer to avoid.
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Tom Pientok
March 7, 2019Former pro athlete and Corridor entrepreneur Nate Kaeding sits down with veteran manufacturing executive Tom Pientok in the latest edition of the CBJ’s Q&A feature, Real Success with Nate Kaeding, presented by MidWestOne Bank.
Total worker health begins with the job
March 6, 2019Although Casey Chosewood, director of the federal Office for Total Worker Health, is a strong proponent of employee wellness programs, he knows of a more effective approach that many employers are overlooking: changing the job itself.
IHA CEO gives Iowa good marks on health care
March 6, 2019Iowa is in fairly good shape when it comes to the overall state of health care, but that doesn’t mean the outlook is entirely favorable, according to Kirk Norris, CEO of the Iowa Hospital Association.
Re-engineering the gender gap
February 25, 2019How the state’s universities and companies are working to grow the number of women engineers.
Consulting
Making your sales proposal a winner
March 25, 2019By John Graham
To put the importance of sales proposals in proper perspective, they are far more than a vehicle for conveying your message.
The trust crisis in marketing
March 22, 2019By Lynn Manternach / Marketing Column
Trust matters for brands. It’s fragile. It’s hard to earn and easy to lose. And it’s incredibly important to consumers.
Job skills that matter most in the Corridor
March 18, 2019By Gale Mote / Management Column
There has been much conversation locally regarding the workforce skills gap. I believe there are some truisms to remember when you are on either side of the hiring desk.
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