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Workforce professionals to address state’s labor issues during annual conference

The Iowa Association of Workforce Boards will host its annual training for the state’s nine Local Workforce Development Boards on Thursday. The conference is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Iowa Valley …

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Connectify HR to sponsor new health plan through HealthPartners UnityPoint Health

Connectify HR, a Des Moines-based professional employer organization launched last year, announced it has selected HealthPartners UnityPoint Health as its health insurance provider and is sponsoring a new health plan for small to midsize businesses …

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Guest commentary: Maybe your corporate sustainability strategy can be more than just a cost of doing business

Strategy is about finding investment opportunities for incremental returns on strategic capital allocation.

If you are trying to do well while also trying to do good — if you sincerely care about your company’s investments …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The carpenter shortage — how we got here

Full disclosure: When I married my husband, he was a carpenter, so I have a soft spot for those in the trade. I’ve seen how hard the work is on a body — carrying lumber and tools …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Companies building houses to attract workers

To help address the ongoing labor shortage, some companies are building homes to lure applicants in areas where housing may be scarce or housing costs are too high. In this article from the Wall Street Journal we …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: US civil rights enforcers warn employers against biased AI

The U.S. Justice Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission jointly issued guidance to employers last week around ensuring hiring tools using artificial intelligence are not discriminating against people with disabilities. This Associated Press article reports that …

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Labor Department to hold online listening session on proposed federal overtime changes

The U.S. Department of Labor will hold an online listening session for Midwest workers, employers and other stakeholders on Friday, May 20, on possible revisions to the regulations that enforce the Fair Labor Standards Act’s …

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Women have long begged for flexibility, paid family leave and equal pay from their workplaces. Post-2020, companies are starting to listen.

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Holmes Murphy names chief diversity officer

Espnola “Nola” Cartmill has joined Holmes Murphy as the company’s chief diversity officer. In this new role for the company, Cartmill will lead diversity, equity and inclusion strategies to ensure diverse hiring and promotion throughout the …

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Partnership forum on talent search set for April 21

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Capital Crossroads and Young Professional Connection will host a Public Policy Forum on the Search for Talent on April 21. The forum, scheduled to start at noon, will feature a …