The last year and a half has been filled with constant disruption, from the ever-evolving pandemic, economic volatility and amplification of racial equity issues to the election — and for those of us in Iowa, …
Recently I had a conversation with a CEO friend who confessed he was struggling with a member of his leadership team who openly expressed his political views at work and on social media. Not only …
Back in the ’90s, I worked at a Wall Street firm where there were only a few women in top leadership. I was excited to have a seat at the table in the big boardroom …
“Helping businesses do business better.”
That is our mission and our mantra at the Business Record, the flagship publication of Business Publications Corporation (BPC). Over the last 18 months, we have been laser-focused on bringing …
For much of my Aunt Lois’ long career as an English literature professor in Texas, she was in the closet. Now in her 80s, she was typical of many LGBTQ individuals of her era who …
As the pandemic ebbs, back to work plans are on everyone’s minds as leaders grapple with whether their teams should return to the office full time, stay remote or adopt hybrid approaches. While crafting our …
The reality of mental health in the workplace hit home for Business Publications Corporation (BPC) last year as our colleagues, like so many, experienced increased stress due to uncertainty and changes brought on by the …
At our company’s recent annual 401(k) education meeting, a young team member raised her hand for more information, saying she was “trying to learn to be an adult.” I chuckled but applauded her because managing …
During the pandemic, my buying habits changed. I now shop exclusively at one online grocer, I favor retailers who can deliver to my small town, and I stopped patronizing some brands based on their response …
Two men changed the course of my life in my early 20s. When I was the executive director of a small nonprofit organization, these two board members took me out for lunch and suggested I …
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