Opinion
From coffee chats to corner offices: Why sponsorship must replace mentorship
For decades, mentorship has been the go-to strategy for advancing women in leadership. It’s well-intentioned, widely promoted, and deeply embedded in corporate culture. But despite the proliferation of mentorship programs, the numbers haven’t budged fast enough. As of 2025, women…
Designing Augustana College’s future
Since January, I’ve joined a team of nine Augustana College campus leaders to envision the…
Take your family out to nation’s best minor league ballpark
Our beautiful ballpark, Modern Woodmen Park, was — for the second straight time — voted…
The appropriately named Jim Victor JA Finance Park
We congratulate Junior Achievement of the Heartland for naming its Finance Park program area at…
Implement these best practices to celebrate Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the perfect time to learn more about personal finances…
A vision for the future of employee benefits
In the developing landscape of the modern workplace, the significance of employee benefit trends cannot…
MRA: Turnover takes a turn for the better
In today’s highly competitive talent market, employers are not only challenged to recruit but also…
Parr’s impressive expansion
There are countless businesses in the Quad Cities that operate under the radar of most…
Shepherding Deere’s social responsibility
The social responsibility commitment of corporate heavyweights like Deere & Co is massive. How does…
Illinois dedicates millions for early childhood care, education
As a newly minted grandparent, I have been reintroduced to the struggle today’s new parents…
Remote employees impact tax considerations for businesses
In today’s digital age, remote work has become increasingly common. However, this shift brings with…
Using AI for nonprofits’ fund development work
The use of AI in the workplace remains in its infancy. Hard to believe, but…
Thanks, Caitlin Clark
Even casual observers of NCAA women’s basketball understand how University of Iowa women’s basketball star…
A baby step toward fiscal sanity
It’s no secret that Illinois’ pension system has been financially compromised for decades due to…
Your bottom line depends on your brand
Here’s a hot take: the goal of marketing is not only sales. While most folks…
IowaWORKS: Leap into Inclusion Training helps create an inclusive workplace
Creating a strong workplace culture is vital in today’s competitive labor market. Employers that effectively…
