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Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study suggests revamping employment requirements can lead to greater diversity in workforce
A new study by global management consulting firm Bain & Co. suggests that employers should reconsider their requirements for employment, a move the firm says would help companies broaden diversity in their talent pool and …
Read MoreIowa Finance Authority launches inspections at subsidized housing properties
Des Moines Register: The Iowa Finance Authority, which oversees compliance of low-income housing developments in Iowa built through federal tax credit programs, will launch a major effort today to inspect 65 complexes overseen by two property …
Read MoreFertilizer plant proposed next to Des Moines airport
Axios Des Moines: A fertilizer manufacturing and storage facility would be constructed on Des Moines’ south side — across the road from an airport clear zone — under a proposal that goes before the City Council …
Read MoreAmerican Lung Association to host employer tobacco-free workplace webinar
The American Lung Association-Iowa is inviting Iowa businesses to learn about the benefits of a comprehensive tobacco- and nicotine-free workplace. The association’s staff will host a live webinar on March 31 at 1 p.m. to …
Read More‘The Green Room’ to discuss leadership in the hybrid work world
As companies navigate the challenges of how they will work in a post-pandemic world, leaders are challenged to find new ways to keep their teams engaged. The next “Green Room,” a conversation series created by …
Read MoreHow to help Iowans affected by weekend tornados
Seven Iowans, including two children under the age of 5, were killed in tornadoes that ripped through the state over the weekend. Six of the fatalities were near Winterset and one was in Chariton. It was the state’s deadliest …
Read MoreIowa hospitality company bringing alert devices to Midwest properties
Coralville-based Kinseth Hospitality Cos. is partnering with workplace safety technology company Relay to bring alert devices to 101 of the properties it manages. Relay’s alert devices are designed to improve on the traditional walkie-talkie and integrate into its clients’ …
Read MoreRoosevelt Foundation launches $3.2M fundraising campaign to enhance facilities
The Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation plans to formally announce its $3.2 million fundraising campaign, Roosevelt for Generations, at this evening’s Rider Pride basketball game at the school. The campaign, which has been in the …
Read MorePrincipal ranks 7th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list
Principal Financial Group was named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies (subscription required), with a ranking of No. 7 — a jump of 59 spots from its 2021 ranking. The Des Moines-based financial services company was …
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