In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Steve Shriver, co-founder and CEO of Eco Lips, about being an ally in turbulent times, the return on investment when it …
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Nicholas was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After graduating high school, joining the United States Navy in their Nuclear Power Program, he served for over 20 years as both an Enlisted Member and a Commissioned Officer. Nick held …
Anthony Arrington, a Cedar Rapids native, received his BA in Communication Studies from The University of Iowa. He has held leadership, training, or consulting roles in multiple organizations throughout his career. With a decade of combined recruiting experience that includes …
Veterans and active military members can be some of the most creative, diligent, natural leaders in the workforce. They already possess many skills that would cost your business thousands of dollars to train. I see the value of my own military background exhibited in my career every day. Here are just a few of the top reasons to hire a veteran or active military member to your team.
In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Suzanne McCormick, U.S. president of United Way Worldwide, about the recent racial tensions in the country, her own experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand and leading through transformational times.
In the latest episode of “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington take the show live for EntreFEST 2020 in Cedar Rapids, with guests Pernell Cezar, Sona Raziabeegum and Jacob Hsu. They talk George Floyd, bias, stepping outside …
In the latest (remote) episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, about caring for diverse communities during a pandemic, leading change …
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In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with TaJuan Wilson, associate vice president of inclusive excellence and chief diversity officer with Georgia Southern University, about equity and equality in …
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Guest Column | By Alfred Ramirez, Sarika Bhakta, Anthony Arrington, Nicholas Ford and Joe Coffey What are you choosing to give up and/or accept as your company adopts a “new now” during the COVID-19 pandemic? The decisions being made right …
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The coronavirus pandemic has slowed down the job market, making it hard for some local staffing agencies to find jobs for some of their clients. Staffing agency Top Rank in Cedar Rapids said many business aren’t hiring. Half …
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