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Report: Iowa hiring struggles fifth-worst in the U.S.

Iowa employers’ hiring struggles are the fifth-worst in the nation, according to a report published by WalletHub. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs. Now, employers are having a tough time, as WalletHub reported. Labor force participation…

Building a better recruitment system

An employee fabricates equipment at Marion Process Solutions in a photo from 2016. CEO Lee…

Economic optimism holds for major Iowa companies

By Georgia Van Gundy | Guest Column As we reflect on state workforce trends and…

(Un)Hired Help: Digging into Iowa’s workforce skills gap

In this six-part, members-first series, the CBJ is exploring the causes and symptoms of Iowa’s…