Policy
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HR lawyer: what really triggers employee departures
Attracting top talent in Iowa, and retaining great workers is a growing concern and challenge. For many CEOs though, it’s entirely preventable. Beth Coonan, an HR focused lawyer at Dentons Davis Brown explains the signs of an employee who wants to leave, how to retain them, and what to do if they leave. You won’t…
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Secretary of Ag Discusses Manufacturing’s Impact On Agriculture
Iowans often believe that the economy in our state is driven solely by agriculture. Interestingly, it is the confluence of manufacturing and agriculture that is the true driving force behind our thriving economy. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, discusses the synergies between departments at the state that are working together for greatness to recruit, retain…
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Mastering Union Relations: Strategies with a HR PhD
Pro-union or not, it’s great to have a resource that can manage the conversations, communicate effectively without bias and a full understanding of all the nuances necessary. While Iowa is a “right to work” state, several unions operate here productively and effectively. Terry Welker, PhD, Executive Coach and all-around HR guru, offers his insights on…
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A new national organization founded in Iowa is protecting free enterprise all across America
Interview with Gentry Collins, AmFree Free, fair, open markets have created more progress and prosperity than all other economic systems combined. Until recently, there was no one protecting that system for private industry in America. Gentry Collins, Ambassador Terry Brandstad, and Attorney Bill Barr have banded together to ensure that the enterprises we are building…