Opinion
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…
A most generous region
One hallmark of the Quad Cities region is the generosity of its businesses and business…
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…
The next phase of the building disaster
The Wall Street Journal recently featured another article on the condo that collapsed in Surfside,…
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,…
Amazon’s QC opening
With all of the economic turmoil happening at retailers post-pandemic and the well-documented coverage of…
What is a regional airport (and why does it matter)?
Regional carriers are struggling to meet demand leading to fewer frequencies, suspended routes and higher…
Support Quad Cities tourism
With the weather turning warmer and the school year finishing up, many are having thoughts…
Mental health matters; employers can promote wellness
The pandemic made many people, including leaders and managers, more aware of the importance of…
QC Heart Walk needs your help
Minutes and seconds matter when someone is having a heart attack or stroke. Often, there…
Arconic’s private future
Anytime one of the region’s largest and most important businesses gets sold to a private…
The Art of Aging: Take control of your future by being proactive
“The process of maturing is an art to be learned, an effort to be sustained,”…
Editorial: Chicago’s broken olive branch to businesses
Many folks in downstate Illinois rightfully lament Chicago’s outsized influence in the state, especially its…
Don’t be afraid of ChatGPT
ChatGPT has arrived, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) directly into the workplace, classroom and other parts…
