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Harnessing employee feedback to drive engagement, organizational success
Employee feedback is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s a strategic necessity. As organizations navigate hybrid work models, shifting employee expectations, and a competitive talent market, listening to employees has become essential for building resilient, high-performing teams. According to MRA’s Evolving…
Honkamp: New tax law should benefit Iowa businesses
We now have more clarity on a new law that could benefit many Iowa businesses.…
Companies can support emotional wellness in the workplace
The impact of emotional wellness on the workforce is significant. Emotional wellness is the ability…
SBA spotlights the importance of veteran-owned small businesses
In today’s ever-evolving world, the vitality of a nation’s economy is closely linked to the…
FTC: Scammers preying on Latino communities
Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in…
Learn tips on growing your team with Women Lead Change
The talent race is on with most employers looking at new and innovative ways to…
Grants: Not just for nonprofits
Did you know that for-profit companies can qualify for grants just like nonprofits do? While…
Mark ‘TEALtember’ by learning about ovarian cancer, NormaLeah
In a world where business and health intersect, employers’ responsibility to safeguard their employees’ well–being…
Workforce challenges change, union labor remains the solution
In December 2022, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declared 3.5 million workers “missing” from the…
lift Women’s Foundation celebrates rebrand, supporters
We are excited to announce that lift Women’s Foundation is the new name and face…
Inflection points in the Iowa business lifecycle
Iowa is a great place to start and grow your business — Forbes named Des…
Creative recruiting strategies for today
Recruiting has become a significant challenge for many employers, and recruiters must be more creative…
Build your stamina to return where you need to be: the office
As the mother of two grown daughters, it’s safe to say anytime they ask to…
Corporate giving and the next generation of company owners and executives
For decades, experts have talked about the intergenerational wealth transfer that will shift an estimated…
Pledging 1% made easy for companies
At United Way Quad Cities, we lead a community-wide movement to improve access to education,…
Take steps now for your business’ succession planning
We often jokingly tell our clients that succession planning is as easy as 1, 2,…
