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A Closer Look: Marvin DeJear

Marvin DeJear joined the Greater Des Moines Partnership a year ago as its new senior vice president of talent development, filling the position left open by the retirement of Mary Bontrager. He came to the …

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As staffing shortages continue, Waukee, Johnston increase pay for teachers, substitutes

Des Moines Register: Waukee and Johnston school districts made moves last week to attract and retain substitutes as districts across the state struggle to adequately staff schools amid the ongoing pandemic. In a bid to draw …

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Palmer Group expands to Wisconsin

The West Des Moines-based employment agency Palmer Group announced that it has expanded its services to Wisconsin. The agency announced the move in a news release on Monday, saying it helps expand its services and …

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NOTEBOOK: Some labor shortage takeaways from a Newton job fair

The banner behind Firestone Agricultural Products’ display at the bustling job fair in Newton spoke volumes about the current job market: “$3,000 sign-on bonus in first year.”

“We can’t make enough [tires] right now,” said …

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DMACC expands Workforce Training Academy programs to all campuses

Des Moines Area Community College announced that it has expanded its Workforce Training Academy tuition assistance programs on a districtwide level. The community college has provided the program — which provides free training in short-term …

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Business Record honors the Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year

Jennifer Bryant learned to answer the home phone in a professional manner early on — from about age 6. It was all part of growing up in a family-owned business, which was “the most important …

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2022 Salary Guide: More companies plan increases in hiring, salaries as labor shortage persists

The ongoing labor shortage and how companies are responding to it dominated responses to the 2022 Palmer Group annual salary guide released this week.

The survey, done in collaboration with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, was conducted …

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VIDEO: Jobs Outlook 2021 Full Event

The Business Record held it’s 2021 Jobs Outlook panel discussion on Oct. 14 in an effort to forecast what the labor market in Iowa may look like in 2022 and what strategies may be employed as …

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American Equity’s Bryant named 2021 Human Resources Professional of the Year

The Business Record has named Jennifer Bryant as the Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year. Bryant is executive vice president and chief human resources officer of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. in West Des …

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Adding some ‘PEP’ to multiemployer retirement plans

As a former military pilot, financial adviser Brian Thompson is accustomed to viewing the landscape from a 30,000-foot level. Now, he’s providing small-business clients in Iowa with a big-picture view of a new approach to …