Opinion

Outplacement Services: the beginning after the end
Job loss is one of life’s most disruptive events. According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory, it ranks as the eighth most stressful experience a person can face. For many, it’s not just the loss of income—it’s the loss of…
Editorial: Another win for Davenport
Congratulations to Davenport and the entire Quad Cities region for the expansion of Renewal by…
John Deere Classic delivers for Quad Cities region
The signature event for the Quad Cities is the annual John Deere Classic. It not…

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…
QCBJ staff wins five awards in Illinois news association contest
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal captured awards in five categories — including for best…
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…
Editorial: Help QCBJ celebrate young leaders
The No. 1 priority for the Quad Cities is to retain and attract workers, especially…
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…
Book is a bucket list for visitors, locals
Jonathan Turner’s compact but mighty “100 Things to Do in the Quad Cities Before You…
Editorial: Proposed amendment bad business
Illinois union supporters and worker rights groups are aggressively pushing for an amendment to the…
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…
Editorial: Childcare is everybody’s business
Everyone knows that the workforce is the primary challenge for nearly every business, especially businesses…
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…




