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Culturing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

  In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion have emerged as crucial factors for building successful organizations. Embracing these principles not only ...

Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines

  In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...

Applying for a Job In-Person: A Step-by-Step Guide

Right now, we are living in an era dominated by digital technology. Online applications are prevalent; however, the traditional approach of walking in and applying for a job in person can still be quite effective. Walk-i...

Making Yourself Heard in the Workplace: Essential Strategies for Career Success

As employees, we are often put in an overwhelming work environment, and being heard is more crucial than ever to your career success.  It’s not about raising your voice but rather ...

Turning Job Rejections into Opportunities: A Guide to Resilience and Growth

You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...

What You Need To Know About Unemployment

Unemployment compensation is not something that you ever want to have to get. However, many people were forced to get unemployment after they lost their jobs due to the Great Recession in 2008. Over 5 million people had lost their j...

Real Income Growth Trends: Insights from the JP Morgan Chase Institute's Latest Report

  The recent labor market data has led to varying perspectives on real income growth trends, and the topic has received a lot of attention due to its connection to consumer confidence...

The Evolution of the Labor Market: Are Businesses Ready?

The labor market is experiencing a shift like never before, with far-reaching consequences and undeniably, it is changing a lot faster than businesses can keep up. The workforce in the last 50 years has undergone a ...

Over 3 Million Americans Unemployed Due to Coronavirus

One of the scariest aspects of the Coronavirus is that we can never really tell just how prolific it is spreading. Because it can gestate and lie dormant for up to 14 days, while those infected can pass it on without ...