Have you ever had a colleague who you knew was having mental health issues but you weren’t sure what to do? Earlier in my career when I worked in investment management, I had a beloved co-worker who was clearly struggling with substance abuse. At client events, conferences and social activities, he almost always ended up…

Planning is underway to add about 800 residential units to a downtown Des Moines neighborhood that links the popular Gray’s Lake recreation area and the central business district. Hubbell Realty Co. has begun gaining city approvals for the next phases of Gray’s Station, a 75-acre urban neighborhood the company began planning in 2016. The neighborhood,…

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card…

John Sorensen knew how to organize a spreadsheet when he joined the Iowa Bankers Association 38 years ago but little about banking. Sorensen was an accounting major at the University of Northern Iowa and worked at the State Auditor’s Office for a couple years before joining the staff of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. He…

Richard Leider, author of several books including “The Power of Purpose,” was involved in a research study, “Discovering What Matters,” by MetLife Mature Market Institute. The study revealed that, while having enough money to be comfortable remains important, it’s not the only, or even the most important, factor in personal happiness for many. “The most…

EVENT DETAILS Battle of the generations: How to thrive with a multigenerational workforce Oct. 24, 2024 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Des Moines Heritage Center  Register here.  Earlier this year, the number of Generation Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented…