Every company wants to be a place that employees are happy to work for. Research has shown that happy employees tend to be more productive, talk more positively about the business, and stay with the company longer. Why is it then that so many businesses speak about their struggles to hire and retain top talent? For many companies, the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Without a robust workforce, businesses will become hesitant to expand and relocate in Indiana – despite all the gains made in building the state’s economic climate. That’s why strong public programs and leadership from the private sector are essential for creating a highly skilled workforce. To support these efforts, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s two-day Future of [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrLhNkUPU3I Given today’s talent-driven economy, elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce is one of the most vital steps the state can take. In the latest episode of IN Chamber, meet Marilyn Pitzulo of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development where she leads the agency’s adult education efforts. Pitzulo highlights what her division does and how employers [...]
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development provides services to assist Hoosier businesses in attracting and retaining top talent in our state. Indiana’s no cost, NextLevel business services include (but are not limited to) the following: - Improving local connectivity through direct business engagement by: Accessing untapped labor pools Strategic planning & economic development Layoff Aversion Rapid Response / Business [...]
Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state. That’s because in the race to develop and establish a well-skilled, well-educated workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow, Indiana is behind its competitor states. Currently, there are [...]
Suggests Policies to Help Bolster Attainment Level, Fill Jobs (INDIANAPOLIS) — Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state, according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. That’s because in the race to develop and establish a well-skilled, [...]
Giving your employees the right benefits can be a key factor in attracting and keeping top talent. Nowadays, many employers offer more than just traditional health insurance and retirement plans in order to stay competitive. Here are some of the most popular employee benefits being offered today. Health and Wellness Programs It's not uncommon for employers to offer health [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today launched a first of its kind online workforce center with live customer service to help Hoosier employers and individuals better identify and access in one place the vast number of educational and training programs and supports available across the state. The Talent Resource Navigator is a web-based tool that facilitates person-to-provider [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is taking another step in reinforcing its commitment to lifting up the educational attainment and workforce skills of Hoosiers. The organization announced today that through its Institute for Workforce Excellence it will be the new home for the Indiana Talent Network, which connects statewide stakeholders and regional collaborations in support of equitable [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc1l70QEXbc Sally Saydshoev recently joined the Indiana Chamber’s Work and Learn Indiana program as the assistant director of educator engagement. She shares her background and a new opportunity for school communities and employers: the Employer Aid Readiness Network (EARN) grant pilot program for high school internships. Learn more about this program expansion.
