Wealth Creation in Rural Communities
Introduction Have you ever considered what it actually means to have wealth? Usually when we say someone is wealthy, we mean that they have a lot of money. But wealth is a lot more than […]
Business Analyst versus Data Analyst
Introduction There are a lot of “Analyst” careers out there. Some people analyze information for national security or criminal purposes (Intelligence Analysts.) Some people are Help Desk Analysts, where their job involves understanding a person’s […]
Location Quotient (LQ) for Iowa Economic Development
Introduction The Location Quotient (LQ) is an interesting tool used in community development, economics, urban planning and related fields as part of what is called Economic Base Analysis. This is an important tool for local […]
Artificial Intelligence and Social Work
Introduction Social Work and related professions have the potential to experience rapid change and growth in the future as technology advances and the population changes. This is especially true with artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
Introduction to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Introduction Does your organization have an Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)? Have you ever considered being part of one or using the one available at your organization? Read on to learn more about these common workplace […]