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…
Job skills that matter most in the Corridor
By Gale Mote / Management Column There has been much conversation locally, in our state…
(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…
The importance of growing our talent pool
By Jen Daly / Guest Column Where can we find employees? It’s a phrase our…
Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review
Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce…
Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review
Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce…
CBJ Q&A: Jennifer Daly
Jennifer Daly, speaking at the CBJ’s 2017 Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO ADAM MOORE…
Four ways to increase employee retention
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column In today’s competitive employment market, employee retention is a…
Corridor recruiters playing the long game
Recruiters are starting earlier and getting creative in the fight for talent. By Dave…
CR businesses upbeat on city – minus floods
Downtown Cedar Rapids. PHOTO CR METRO ECONOMIC ALLIANCE By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The latest…
CR native leads launch of Google job-search feature
Google’s new job search feature is designed to make the job search process easier by…
Celebrating the 2016 Workforce Awards
Eleven Corridor companies were honored for their successful recruitment and retention strategies during a Nov.…
Engagement promises happy employees, customers
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Only about a third of workers in the United…
Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett shown during the 2015 State of the City speech. The…
TelePharm finds its prescription for fun
TelePharm staff members hit the lanes in Cedar Rapids Bowling Center in February as part…
Modine workers settle in for final summer
Training, transitions underway as workers prep for plant closure By Emery Styron [email protected] The…
