As Iowa heads into autumn and open enrollment season begins, benefits become top of mind as organizations and workers consider the choices they’ll be making for the coming year. This year, financial security and money knowledge have become more critical than ever for many families, given the economic uncertainty stemming from the ongoing pandemic. So...…
Social distancing, canceled events, and closed businesses have magnified everyday factors like job satisfaction, family dynamics, and health. Even before the pandemic, a Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index survey showed that 2 out of 3 Central Iowans struggle with their own sense of purpose. For those reasons, United Way of Central Iowa has partnered...…
For the first time in history, there are five generations in the workplace. This generational blending is causing a shift in thinking for many leaders due to employee dynamics, organizational changes, and communication styles across the five generations. These generational differences make up much of the noise and disengagement happening in every industry across America...…
“How do we create a culture that makes our dealership a place where people want to work?” That’s the question presented to three experts, including our own ethOs President Ali Payne recently. Read her thoughts in the Iowa Auto Dealer Fall/Winter 2020 newsletter. Contact Us
For decades, employers have been using strategies to attract, retain, and engage talent. The construction industry is no different. The ability to have the right resources at the right time for employees has become a common strategy many organizations have developed. The real reason these strategies have started to become more common practice is the...…
As COVID-19 vaccines are being phased out to people all over the country, employers are left pondering how they can encourage workers to get vaccinated. What’s the best course of action? It comes down to a robust communication strategy. Our own Chief Medical Officer Dr. Scott Conard, Sr. Vice President Employee Benefits Ed Oleksiak, and ethOs President...…
