Archive for August 2022
The young professionals’ return to work
Young professionals like Blake Carlson who joined the workforce around or during the pandemic are a cohort of people whose first job experiences involved working remotely or transitioning between in-person and virtual workplaces.
Whether it’s …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: U.S. housing affordability worst since 1989
Last week, the National Association of Realtors reported that its housing affordability index fell to 98.5 in June, the lowest level since June 1989, writes Nicole Friedman for the Wall Street Journal. The index factors in …
Read MoreCoe College hires DEI dean following diversity controversy
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Meeting one of the demands that concerned Coe College community members raised last fall in the wake of controversy that enveloped the board of trustees and resulted in the resignation of a Black …
Read MorePolk County will vote to oppose Iowa pipeline project
Axios Des Moines: Polk County Supervisors are drafting a letter to object to Navigator CO2 Venture’s proposed 1,300-mile pipeline project, multiple supervisors tell Axios. The route would cross 33 of Iowa’s 99 counties, including the northeast …
Read MoreBank of America awards $330,000 in grants to 14 Iowa nonprofits
Bank of America on Tuesday announced more than $330,000 in grants to 14 Iowa nonprofits to help drive economic opportunity for individuals and families. The grants made by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will support programs …
Read More130-plus participants graduate from Evelyn K. Davis’ Y-ExCL program
More than 130 youths and adults ages 14-21 graduated Aug. 12 from the Evelyn K. Davis Center Y-ExCL summer program, a paid, 10-week, work-based experience to build employment skills and learn about training and education …
Read More14 doctors complete Physician Business Leadership Certification program
Fourteen Iowa physicians achieved their Physician Business Leadership Certifications this week after the final educational session at the Iowa Medical Society in Des Moines. The program, which is offered by the Iowa Hospital Association, Iowa Healthcare …
Read MoreWould a $4/hour pay increase for child care workers reduce attrition rates in the industry? Yes, according to one experiment in Iowa City
A Closer Look: Matt Daniels
During college, Matt Daniels learned the ins and outs of home construction while working during the summers for a homebuilder.
“That’s where I got excited about the business,” said Daniels, who in March became director …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Workforce on the move
Employees are on the move, and no one is sure how to get them back.
I recently moderated a panel discussion of top leaders from various industries about their experiences leading through the pandemic …
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