Tag: workforce
Economic optimism holds for major Iowa companies
By Georgia Van Gundy | Guest Column
As we reflect on state workforce trends and the Iowa Business Council's (IBC) economic outlook for the year,...
(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 CBJ explores the wants and needs of employers in...
(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 CBJ explores the wants and needs of employers in...
Job skills that matter most in the Corridor
By Gale Mote / Management Column
There has been much conversation locally, in our state and around the country regarding the workforce skills gap –...
(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 worker shortage, and whether it’s likely to be a...
The importance of growing our talent pool
By Jen Daly / Guest Column
Where can we find employees? It’s a phrase our ICR Iowa team hears weekly from employers large and small...
Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review
Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce and technology challenges as part of the CBJ’s Mid-Year...
Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review
Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce and technology challenges as part of the CBJ’s Mid-Year...
CBJ Q&A: Jennifer Daly
Jennifer Daly, speaking at the CBJ's 2017 Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By CBJ Editorial Board
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Jennifer Daly has been busy since returning...
Four ways to increase employee retention
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column
In today’s competitive employment market, emÂployee retention is a hot topic. The key is emÂployee engagement, which has its...