Workplace Culture
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Managing Gen Z: Financially savvy, purpose-driven, high-touch check ins
Like every generation before them, Generation Z has often received criticism and accusations of being soft or poor at communication. While it may be true they have lacked social interactions due to COVID-19 related shutdowns, Jeff Garrison of Results on Purpose explains how their unique purpose-driven focus can be an asset to your company. Based…
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Who’s hiring who? Ai is screening resumes but is that good?
Who’s hiring who? Ai is screening resumes but is that good or bad for candidates and companies? Adam Viet of Big Creek Growth pulls back the curtain on broken HR processes and how Ai could help companies recruit better, but could just as easily hurt recruiting if CHROs aren’t careful. For years, recruiters have used…
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Apprenticeship week: parents still pushing 4 year degrees?
As we recognize apprenticeship week and the massive opportunity it brings, we learned an alarming number of parents are still pushing students to get 4-year college degrees. Why? Tim Felderman, Chair of the Iowa Apprenticeship council and Superintendent of Hampton-Dumont school district is concerned. Felderman explains why Iowa’s process is far more adaptive to business,…
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Iowa company to harvest Helium3 from the moon for fusion energy, quantum computing.
As we watch NASA’s Artemis II mission, one Iowa company is looking forward to incredible breakthrough potential. The moon has plentiful Helium3, an element not found on earth, and Vermeer’s technology can harvest it, unlocking new potential in quantum computing and fusion energy. CEO Jason Andringa explains. Andringa has a space background. He has a…
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As restaurants close, Hyper Energy Bar grows. Why?
Can an Iowa-based drive-through brand focused on energy drinks survive? Can it take on the likes of Starbucks? Apparently the answer is yes. After building numerous stores across Iowa, the founder of Hyper Energy Bar, Chris Whalen, is expanding throughout the midwest. Service runs in Whalen’s blood. As a kid he was surrounded by hotel…
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Iowa’s top CEOs are cautious as they face volatility, Ai changes, and tariffs.
Iowa’s top 21 CEOs are in between a rock and a hard place. They want to continue their traditional calculated approach, the reason for Iowa’s dependable economy, but face new market volatility, a weekly-changing regulatory landscape, Ai disruption, and future energy concerns. Is it time for change? Joe Murphy, President of the Iowa Business Council…
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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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Data-Driven Culture Shifts: Why Knowing How Your Team Works Matters
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa welcomes Kevin Schlueter and Stephen Smith of Reworc to discuss how manufacturers can unlock the full potential of their workforce through the power of data. Kevin and Stephen dive into the importance of understanding how teams naturally work and collaborate, revealing that identifying these patterns…