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Guest opinion: Deepening virtual connections

By Kate Juelfs | Chief operations and chief compliance officer, Foster Group

As we continue to work from home, many have found a rhythm. And chances are, it’s also renewed your commitment to finding ways to stay…
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WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE 2020: A crisis is looming in corporate America

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted corporate America in ways we’ve never seen before. In fact, no one is experiencing business as usual.

But women — especially mothers, senior-level women and Black women — have faced …

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Guest opinion: When your motivation dips

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

If you’re reading this, I’ll bet you are an achiever: You enjoy the sense of accomplishment, you want to make a difference in the world, you adore those blissful …

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Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of Oct. 5

Koppel named first female CEO of the American Fraternal Alliance: The American Fraternal Alliance last week announced that Allison Koppel is the organization’s new CEO, effective immediately. Koppel, who was chief operations officer with the alliance, is the first female …

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Oct. 13: Time Mastery for the Present and Future

Oct. 13: Time Mastery for the Present and Future
Join NAWBO Iowa to discover the 12 categories of time management, related obstacles and proven tips and tools to improve the way you perceive and manage …

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Oct. 13: The Survivor Way


Join CREW Iowa and presenter Holly Hoffman, who will share her thoughts on finding your survival skills and finding strength in difficult times.
Where: Online. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn more…

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Guest opinion: Real-world applications in the classroom help engage female students in STEM

By Tracy Sandbothe | Business teacher, Dowling Catholic High School


As a female teacher promoting STEM education, I see a lot of opportunities for young women entering the workforce. However, I know there have been …

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Business Record names EMC’s Nigut HR Professional of the Year

The Business Record has named Beth Nigut, executive vice president and chief people officer at EMC Insurance Cos., as its first annual Davis Brown Law Firm Human Resources Professional of the Year. 

“Beth is a strategic …

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Women more likely to feel mental health effects of COVID-19

Women in the United States have spent the last six months running themselves ragged. Between working from home, juggling online school schedules, supervising e-learning and figuring out child care amid a pandemic, women are —…
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Guest opinion: The day our relationships changed

By Ellen Willadsen | Chief financial officer, Holmes Murphy

I think we can all admit our lives have changed quite a bit over the past months. On March 18, our Holmes Murphy offices, along with many …