Studying accounting can be a lucrative and successful career choice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of more than 125,000 accounting jobs will be available every year until 2029. But beyond the availability and security in accounting, you can also find careers in countless roles and industries.
A background in economics can be a launching point for any type of career, and it’s much more than a discipline focusing on human behavior and its effects on the world around us. In the business world, economics degrees typically lead to jobs in stocks, finance, banking and even government, and many of these positions don’t even have “economics” in their titles. The future is bright, as the demand for economists is expected to rise by 13% by 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
COVID-19 is forcing us to make organizational adjustments that are outside of the comfort zone for some. Although it’s been reported that 43 percent of employees work remotely with some frequency, leading a team of employees from afar can feel daunting, especially if those employees are new to working from home.
Working from home might seem like a dream to most people but that doesn't mean it's always easy. When you work from home, you’re immersed in distraction. It's harder to maintain a healthy work ethic when nobody is around to make you stick to your schedule. If you’ve requested a work from home arrangement or have been ordered to work from home due to COVID-19, you have to hold yourself accountable and these tips will help you do so.
News of COVID-19 prevention measures including social distancing, shutdowns and quarantines spreading nationally has created a sense of fear and foreboding. Depleted supermarket shelves drive home the fact that when faced with the unknown, our first instinct is to panic. Read on to know why this won't help and how you can protect yourself from panic and misinformation in the age of the coronavirus.
The COVID-19 crisis has made its way to Iowa. The current situation feels like a lot like a springtime tornado warning. You realize it should be taken seriously but you’re not sure if it will hit or how much damage it will cause. In times of crisis, your immediate goal is to not be caught standing in the middle of the street watching spinning clouds with your neighbors.
The University of Northern Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UNI JPEC) has received a $100,000 gift from Eric and Kelli Schaefer. The donation will be used to support services offered to UNI student entrepreneurs to assist them in launching their new ventures.
Due to the suspension of face-to-face instruction to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the VITA program has been canceled for the remainder of the tax season.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check our website and social channels for 2021 VITA program dates and times.
