Dealing with change? Be sure to use your brain
Change is good, right? I like to believe that I am very adaptive to change — until my efficient brain and pride get in the…
Business
7 rules for solid documentation
Most leaders of people don’t enjoy the details of performance management. Just a slice of it is the documentation behind an employee’s performance. There are…
Layoffs: Take steps to ease the negative
While businesses are reopening and many employees are heading back to the workplace, this is not the case for much of the American population. Due…
How to save energy while in quarantine
In the blink of an eye, the nation is spending more time at home — working, learning and everything in between. For many, spending several…
Eagle Point Solar comes under new ownership
The sun has set on an era for a major Dubuque solar technology company. Officials with Eagle Point Solar announced that founder Barry Shear has…
Biz briefs
For the fifth year in a row, Kunkel and Associates have been named by Integrity Insurance in its Leadership Circle. Only three insurance agencies in…
Graduating into a recession — How to avoid a career-long setback
If you’re graduating from college or otherwise entering the job market, in this year of pandemic, you might have heard about the lifetime of hardships…
Meet a local leader: Charlie Hartig
Charlie Hartig, Hartig Drug Co. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Hartig serves as Chief Executive Officer of Hartig Drug Co., a local, family-owned and operated group…
Overcoming small business challenges will help lead to success
During times of uncertainty, it’s important for small-business owners to recognize the challenges that they are overcoming now will help lead them to success in…
Managing from Home: Maintaining business communication and productivity during a crisis
A morning commute to work often requires time and patience. However, when COVID-19 hit, everything changed and many tri-state businesses quickly needed to transition staff…