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MRA Holiday Practices Survey: 4% increase in paid holidays in 2023
Here at MRA we recently conducted a Holiday Practices Survey to see what organizations are doing to help spread holiday cheer, and I wanted...
MetroLINK chief reflects on national transportation role
“Leave the world a better place than you found it” is more than a life principle. After a two-year pandemic that exposed or accelerated...
Avoid scams during Medicare enrollment period
If you or one of your loved ones are on Medicare, you’re probably aware that open enrollment ends on Dec. 7. And you’re probably...
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 Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program is a rewarding option for 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 cybersecurity plan. So that is why we are working...
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 (ED’s) borrower defense loan forgiveness program. But did you...
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, tweets and emails either bemoan our lack of balance...
JDC ready to swing into next 50 years
As Clair Peterson, one of the best tournament directors on the PGA TOUR prepares to retire, we welcome the energy and talent of incoming...
QC urged to join Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year to mark our nation’s diverse culture and heritage. This occasion is celebrated in both the United States...
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 it’s not the right time to invest in tourism....