Archive for March 2019
Small businesses expect strong hiring activity in 2019
More than half of U.S. small businesses plan to hire in 2019, primarily for sales and marketing positions, according to a recent national survey conducted by Clutch, a customer data and marketing platform. Overall, Clutch’s data …
Read MoreManpower starts new internship program
Manpower has a new program to help companies hire and train interns, and process benefits. The program will assess skills, look into training, and help employers with workers’ compensation, unemployment, tax filing, benefit eligibility and …
Read MoreFDA announces online patient portal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has developed a new online “request to connect” patient portal that provides patients, caregivers and health care professionals with a single point of entry to the agency for issues …
Read MoreCongressional panel to consider simplifying college aid paperwork
Congress will consider ways to simplify the form that students and their parents must complete to apply for financial aid. On Tuesday the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will hold a hearing …
Read MoreThe bull market turns 10
The Great Recession gave way to a up-and-down recovery that celebrated its 10th birthday over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune reported.
A few of the bumps came close to the 20 percent drop that would signal …
Lift IOWA survey: Are women’s issues gaining momentum?
Look around. Arguably, there is evidence that women are making strides and taking a seat at their respective tables in many places.
Perhaps the most prominent evidence can be found in the outcome of the …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Command your season of vitality
By Angela M. Jackson | Owner, The Great Frame Up
In today’s world, there almost always seems to be competing forces demanding our attention — work, family, friends, projects … more projects … did I …
March 19: Resigning as General Manager of the Universe
Host: Women Lead Change
About: Learn key techniques and simple mindset shifts you can use to reduce stress, burnout and being overwhelmed at this event held by Women Lead Change. The event will be led …
March 26: The Story Behind the Famous Isiserettes
Host: Women of Worth
About: This monthly luncheon, which includes two sessions for networking, will include a presentation by Pam Williams, one of the original founders of the drum corp the Isiserettes.
When: 11:30 a.m. …
April 2: ‘Gridshock’ premiere benefiting Dorothy’s House
Host: Filmmaker Vanessa McNeal
About: “Gridshock” is a documentary exposing the hidden reality behind the sex trafficking demand in Iowa. Ticket proceeds will benefit Dorothy’s House, a nonprofit that offers girls a place to recover …