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Central College launches women’s leadership conference

Central College in Pella announced it will host a new event, “Leadership for the Common Good: Women’s Leadership Conference,” later this month. The three-day conference will provide opportunities for juniors at Central to meet with regional female …

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Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund now accepting applications

The Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund is open for applications, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Friday. The Employer Innovation Fund will award grants that support innovative and creative initiatives that accelerate postsecondary credential attainment …

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CFO Systems adds search and staffing subsidiary

Omaha-based CFO Systems, a national financial and human resources leadership firm with operations in Des Moines, announced it has launched a subsidiary company, CFO Systems Search & Staffing. The new search and staffing company is led …

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BirddogHR leader receives CEO of the Year award

Todd Skokan, president and CEO of BirdDogHR in Urbandale, was named 2018 CEO of the Year for the United States by CEO Monthly magazine. The awards were launched by the London-based magazine to showcase businesses that offer …

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Closer Look: John Shrader

John Shrader’s pivot from public school principal to corporate sales executive began in 2000 when a family friend, Frank Russell, recruited him to become the first regional sales manager for his training/education software company, GeoLearning …

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Leaders Survey: Tuition reimbursement as a benefit

The Business Record’s 2018 Leaders Survey asked readers their opinions on a number of topics, including choose walkability or parkability in Greater Des Moines. You can find results from the Nov. 30 issue here. We’re …

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Dec.11: Building the Future Workforce – What HR Needs to Know Now

Host: Central Iowa SHRM 
About: The Central Iowa SHRM Workforce Readiness Committee has been busy building relationships around its new mission for 2018: Based upon employment market trends, this committee will foster partnerships with community organizations …

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LCS hires Friedman to lead HR

LCS has hired Monica Friedman as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Friedman, most recently senior vice president of human resources for Nationwide, will join LLC on Nov. 12. The Des Moines-based senior …

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Moreland opens Nextaff franchise for health care staffing

Des Moines health care entrepreneur Tom Moreland is adding health care staffing to his repertoire. Moreland has opened the first Iowa franchise for Nextaff, a staffing company with franchises in nine states. Moreland, who was …

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GrapeTree Medical Staffing among fastest-growing U.S. staffing firms

A northwest Iowa company has been named among the top 10 fastest-growing staffing companies in the nation. GrapeTree Medical Staffing in Milford was ranked No. 8 on the 2018 List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms by Staffing …