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Customizing employee benefits

Voluntary benefits continue to be tools for organizations seeking to retain employees as well as recruit in a tight labor market.

Central Iowa human resources professionals say expanding benefits can often be low-cost for employers …

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AmeriCorps opens applications for volunteer management grants

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, has released a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund. The Volunteer Generation Fund is open to State Service Commissions, local …

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$2.94M in CDL training grants awarded

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $2.94 million in grants were awarded to 46 training programs across the state through the Entry-Level Driver Training Program. The grants are intended to help meet the demand for truck and …

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Iowa grant will help employers lower language barriers in the workplace

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program will provide $357,470 in funding to 11 Iowa employers to support language programs. The grants aim to reduce language barriers in Iowa’s workforce …

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VIDEO: Inclusion in the workplace: Ellie Wiskus’s story

Ellie Wiskus, courtesy clerk at Pella Hy-Vee, shares her personal story on workplace inclusion at our Power Breakfast.…

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VIDEO: Inclusion in the workplace: Ryan Bratvold’s story

Ryan Bratvold, business development manager at BrownWinick Law Firm, shares his personal story on workplace inclusion of veterans at our Power Breakfast.…

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Nominations open for Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute

LeadDSM has announced a call for nominations for the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2024. The institute offers a nine-month curriculum aimed at providing participants with a deeper understanding of the community, enhancing …

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African American Leadership Academy 2023 applications open

Applications are open for the African American Leadership Academy, which is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for the Des Moines community and beyond. The leadership academy takes the unique perspective of the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Employers rethink need for college degrees in tight labor market

Reconsidering or eliminating the requirement of a four-year degree for tech positions has already been happening at some companies for years. Now with a labor market that remains tight, more companies are hiring based on experience …

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Iowa State crafting ‘health and well-being strategic plan’

Cedar Rapids Gazette: With an alarming portion of its students determined to be in psychological distress, Iowa State University is preparing a student wellness needs assessment it plans to use to develop a “health and well-being …