Talent & Workforce
Chamber to manage launch of innovative career readiness initiative
Chamber to manage launch of innovative career readiness initiative The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced today it will contract with Springfield Public Schools and 10 other area school districts to launch a new career readiness initiative that will focus public education resources on confronting the number one challenge facing businesses and employers today: talent…
Read MoreWhy so much hype about workforce? Find out
Why so much hype about workforce? Find out Workforce isn’t just a buzz word–it’s part of an emerging reality facing communities across the nation. The problem stems from the fact that growing economies like ours are literally going to run out of people to hire. As the baby boomer generation leaves the workforce, there aren’t going to…
Read MoreWhy Springfield? Watch the video to find out
Why Springfield? Watch the video to find out It’s the question every human resources department has to answer when hiring outside the community–and because there are so many reasons to choose Springfield, it’s not always an easy question to answer. Until now. This morning, Springfield’s first talent attraction video made its public debut during the Chamber’s…
Read MoreNicastro highlights workforce needs in state of education address to Chamber members
Nicastro highlights workforce needs in state of education address to Chamber members Just days after announcing her retirement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Commissioner Dr. Chris Nicatro provided Chamber members with what could very well be her last update on the state of education in Missouri. In the update, Nicastro highlighted a…
Read MoreThe Network: Looking back and moving forward
The Network: Looking back and moving forward The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals is a Chamber committee with a mission to attract, retain and engage young professionals. Over the last seven years, it has also served to provide a voice for young professionals on decisions being made in our community, and earlier this year, it…
Read MoreSpringfield’s top employers weigh in on Talent Attraction Initiative
Springfield’s top employers weigh in on Talent Attraction Initiative Top human resources professionals from Springfield’s largest employers emphasized the purpose and importance of the new Talent Attraction website at the annual meeting of the Springfield Business Development Corporation last month. Representing Bass Pro Shops, CoxHealth, Mercy, and O’Reilly Auto Parts, a panel of four discussed…
Read MoreSBDC launches new talent attraction website
SBDC launches new talent attraction website The result of months of research, design and hard work has culminated in the only resource available that markets Springfield to outside talent looking to relocate. The first phase of a two-part initiative, the website will serve as a tool for area employers who are looking to hire individuals…
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