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3 business leaders give advice on communication skills

Communication is among the top soft skills employers are looking for in the workplace, according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills report. The report lists communication second only to management skills.  

We asked …

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$1.25M awarded to work-based learning programs

The state has awarded more than $1.25 million in grants for the development of work-based learning programs for high school students.

The grants, part of the Statewide Intermediary Work-Based Learning Grant Program, will give students …

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Iowa human resources society to hold 2023 conference in October

The Iowa Society for Human Resource Management State Council has announced the 2023 Iowa SHRM State Conference will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The theme of this year’s …

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O’Donnell named CIRAS director

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The Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University has announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as its director.

O’Donnell has over two decades of experience in the manufacturing and engineering …

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Iowa Farm Bureau announces Young Farmer Leadership Awards

Three Iowa farmers younger than age 35 received Young Farmer Leadership Awards, the Iowa Farm Bureau announced Tuesday. The award, created in honor of former Iowa Farm Bureau President Bob Joslin, recognizes young farmers who …

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Central Iowa chapter wins human resources society award

The Central Iowa Society for Human Resource Management (CI-SHRM) has been awarded the Excel Platinum Award by SHRM for its exceptional accomplishments in 2022. The Excel Award comprises four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. …

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The Way Up Conference: Empowering Women in Higher Education Leadership

The 2023 Way Up Conference for women interested in leadership or administration positions in higher education in Iowa has been scheduled for Nov. 2-3 at Hilton Des Moines Downtown. The conference explores strategies to promote …

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Local chapter of human resources society receives award

Central Iowa SHRM (CI-SHRM) has been honored with the Excel Platinum Award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for its achievements in 2022. The Excel award recognizes the significant contributions, strategic initiatives and …

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Lead DSM announces Youth Leadership Initiative graduates

Lead DSM announced the graduation of the Youth Leadership Initiative Class of 2023. The class consists of 31 student leaders from 19 Central Iowa high schools. YLI provides high school students with leadership experiences and …

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7 trends university researchers think business leaders should know

We asked a few business professors at the state universities to tell us about a trend in research that business leaders should know about. Here’s what they had to say. 

– Emily Barske, Business Record …