Guest column's stories
With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader
There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to: Integrity. Transparency. Fiscal responsibility. Ethical behavior. And, the ability to take into consideration different points of view. But in today’s hyper-partisan world where ethics and…
Avoid scams during Medicare enrollment period
If you or one of your loved ones are on Medicare, you’re probably aware that…
Registered Apprenticeship key to recruit, retain skilled employees
In today’s ever-changing workforce, employers have to find unique tactics to attract skilled employees. A…
Cyberattacks happen 2,200 times a day. How can your business avoid an attack?
It’s a good question. A recent survey showed only 50% of U.S. businesses have a…
Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit
If you have student loans, you probably already know about the U.S. Department of Education’s…
Let’s stop talking about work-life balance
I’ve lost count of how many companies talk about employee work-life “balance.” Magazine articles, webinars,…
JDC ready to swing into next 50 years
As Clair Peterson, one of the best tournament directors on the PGA TOUR prepares to…
QC urged to join Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year to mark our nation’s diverse culture and heritage.…
Time is now to invest in marketing for the future
The Quad Cities is at a crossroads. We can continue finding excuses as to why…
Having the right social media presence crucial for your business
Whether it’s Facebook or Snapchat, TikTok or Instagram, almost everyone is on some form of…
MRA survey: Total Compensation key to recruitment, retention
Total Compensation has taken over discussions in most company leadership meetings. Salaries have become more…
Letter to the Editor: Mayor thankful to QC for celebrating Moline 150, looks to future
A year’s worth of work went into celebrating 150 years of Moline history during the…
IRA a win for the American people and small businesses
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will lower prescription drug costs, health care costs, and energy…
We crave authenticity, but what is it?
A new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business finds that consumers…
Protect rights of world’s most productive workers
Labor Day is a day to honor the working men and women of America —…
Work Based Learning – A rewarding workforce option for your company
Did you know that your organization could benefit from Work Based Learning? IowaWORKS can help…