Archive for August 2012
Lessons in leadership
Mistakes. They can be hard to admit to. Some can have wide-ranging consequences that can take days, months or even years to overcome.
“Mistake” isn’t typically a word that business leaders want to hear associated …
Read More5 common mistakes leaders make
1. Not connecting with employees
Leaders often wrongly assume that they can either motivate their employees with external rewards such as bonuses, or that the same thing that motivates them will motivate employees, Hannah said. …
Read MorePrincipal launches new municipal bond fund
Principal Financial Group Inc. has launched a new municipal bond fund, Prinicipal Opportunistic Municipal Fund (PMOAX), the company announced today.
The fund’s strategy provides the opportunity to invest across a broad range of credit qualities, …
Read MoreUnemployment claims up, moving average down
The U.S. Department of Labor today said initial claims for unemployment benefits rose by 2,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 366,000.
The four-week moving average for new claims dropped by 5,500 to 363,750, which …
Read MoreSogeti anticipates 20 hires by end of year
Sogeti USA LLC, a technology services provider, announced last month that it would hire an additional 200 employees before the end of the year. Officials at Sogeti in Des Moines said that they expect a …
Read MoreYPC to host discussion on Social Security
The Young Professionals Connection, AARP and Ameriprise Financial will host a panel discussion on Social Security next week.
The event will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the Greater …
Read MoreTraffic camera tickets net city nearly $160,000 in July
The city of Des Moines had a net revenue of $159,966 on traffic camera citations in July, the city reported yesterday.
A total of 3,479 citations were issued from the Interstate 235 speed camera, along …
Read MoreArchitects will help Habitat for Humanity in Des Moines, two other cities
The Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects will send its members into the field to help Habitat for Humanity rehabilitate and improve existing homes.
Architects, intern architects, representatives of companies allied to the …
Read MoreVoting open for Volunteer Hall of Fame
The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service has released 2013 nomination materials for the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame.
Nominations must be postmarked by Nov. 9, and can be submitted in one of six categories: individual, …
Read MoreInnovation EXPO to be held in September
The second Innovation EXPO 2012 will be held on Sept. 18 at the Coralville Marriott, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville. The event will include opportunities for start-up companies to pitch to judges and investors, and …
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