workforce
Kirkwood report identifies workforce skill gaps through 2027
More than 62% of employers in Kirkwood Community College’s seven-county service area reported difficulty filling positions over the past year, according to a new workforce report released by the college this week. Kirkwood’s Skills 2027 Report, based on input from…
IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2021. The…
Workforce Roundtable details wealth of employer, employee services
Numerous resources are available from local and state agencies to help workforce leaders deal with…
Future of the workplace
The future of the workforce and workplaces looks bright — if workers, managers and community…
Support needed for college and career exploration
As we recover from COVID-19, Iowa is confronted with many challenges, among them a growing…
Creative solutions needed to keep workforce in the Corridor
By Jennifer Lawrence | Guest Column As a CBJ subscriber and 25-year local HR professional,…
CR goes it alone for a win
CBJ Editorial There had been tacit agreement that the region should collaborate on three priorities:…
IBC members expecting lower sales, employment ahead
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The difficult business climate will continue to challenge the state’s…
CR to hire workforce development specialist
An aerial view of the city of Cedar Rapids. CREDIT EXPEDITED FREIGHT By Dave…
Young leaders are our future
CBJ Editorial This week’s edition celebrates 40 of the region’s best and brightest leaders under…
Diversity Straight Up: The Pilot
The Corridor Business Journal is proud to introduce its latest podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” with…
(Un)Hired Help: Reflecting on a year of workforce reporting
This marks the conclusion of the CBJ’s members-only series exploring the causes and symptoms of…
Economic optimism holds for major Iowa companies
By Georgia Van Gundy | Guest Column As we reflect on state workforce trends and…
(Un)Hired Help: How today’s employees stack up
In the second part of this new six-part, members-only series on Iowa’s workforce shortage, the…
(Un)Hired Help: How today’s employees stack up
In the second part of this new six-part, members-only series on Iowa’s workforce shortage, the…
Job skills that matter most in the Corridor
By Gale Mote / Management Column There has been much conversation locally, in our state…