Employers are aggressively taking proactive steps to try and solve some of the workforce challenges that have been prevalent in recent years. The findings are illustrated in the 13th annual employer workforce survey from the Indiana Chamber and its Institute for Workforce Excellence®. Skillful Indiana was the lead sponsor of the survey, with support from Amatrol and WGU Indiana. There [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier companies have through mid-November to apply for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. In its 16th year, the program honors top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. “No doubt 2020 has been a real test for employers and their workforce, but in [...]
Yesterday, we released a new report that shows that the state, despite a series of past improvements, is not keeping up economically with its neighbors and key national competitors. Indiana Vision 2025: 2020 Snapshot reinforces our previous findings that deficits in education preparation and attainment result in wide-ranging ramifications. Talent shortfalls are not a new challenge. But they are [...]
SB 223 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) Co-authored by Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) and Sen. David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) The bill would require Indiana high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unless: 1) the student’s parent signs a waiver that the student understands what the [...]
While nearly half of employers are still leaving jobs unfilled, dramatically fewer are listing workforce/talent needs as among their biggest challenges. Instead, they are adapting to the ongoing shortage of qualified applicants in several different ways. These findings and more are part of the 12th annual employer workforce survey from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Institute for [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Eighty percent of Indiana’s businesses say finding qualified employees is among their biggest challenges, according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 employer workforce survey. Potential solutions are the focus at the inaugural Indiana Workforce Summit, taking place October 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Top topics on tap include workforce hiring, training and retention. “We’ve heard [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Governor Eric Holcomb has been selected the 2019 Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for his Next Level agenda – in particular his focus on the opioid epidemic and its impact on community, families and the workforce. “Substance misuse has hit Indiana hard and the Governor has responded with [...]
In response to workforce needs and demands, the Indiana Chamber has launched a new training series titled “BOOST”, which aims to provide that jumpstart for employees by helping them acquire the skills needed to be effective in today’s workplace. When employers find people to fill their positions who have the technical skills, these newcomers often haven’t yet advanced their [...]
In response to workforce needs and demands, the Indiana Chamber has launched a new training series titled “BOOST”, which aims to provide that jumpstart for employees by helping them acquire the skills needed to be effective in today’s workplace. When employers find people to fill their positions who have the technical skills, these newcomers often haven’t yet advanced their [...]
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Raising Unemployment for Americans Workers Act (H.R. 582), legislation put forth by House Democrats, 231-199. The vote was nearly along party lines, with only six Democrats opposing while three Republicans supported it. The bill’s intent is to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over a six-year period. The [...]
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