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E48: Building a Talent Pipeline in the Manufacturing Industry Jul 11, 2022

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In this episode, you'll hear about the efforts that are underway in Wisconsin to help develop a talent pipeline in the manufacturing industry, and help workers obtain the training needed to get started in manufacturing. Discover a grant that can help provide supportive services for individuals seeking training and job experience in manufacturing, including help with childcare, transportation and housing assistance. You'll also learn about the variety of careers available in the manufacturing sector.

E47: How Employers Can Improve Their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts Jun 13, 2022

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In this episode, you'll hear tips for creating a more diverse and equitable talent pipeline, and how organizations can position themselves as employers of choice for diverse talent. You'll discover innovative ways to mindsets and perceptions and the importance of creating environments of safety where everyone is included.

E46: Strategies for Talent Attract and Recruitment May 25, 2022

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In this episode, you'll discover digital strategies that employers can utilize to attract and retain talent. Discover the importance of onboarding in retaining talent, and why employers need to list pay ranges when posting available jobs. You'll also hear about how having a positive organizational culture and an effective digital presence are crucial factors in talent attraction and retention.

E45: The State of Working Women in Wisconsin Mar 23, 2022

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Kimberly Kane, President and CEO of Kane Communications Group, joins the program to discuss insights from her team's detailed study titled The Kane Insights: State of Working Women in Wisconsin. Discover the impact of the pandemic on working women in Wisconsin and key findings from the study on topics including mental health and burnout and talent attraction and retention.

E44: Child Care and Workforce Development- Challenges and Opportunites Mar 04, 2022

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Tune in for a conversation between Mari Kay-Nabozny, CEO of the NWWIB, and Melissa Rabska, Director of Operations & Communications at NWWIB, about the importance of child care for workforce development. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the availability of child care and the changes that need to happen to improve the child care system.

E43: Expansive Impact: Women Leading at Work Feb 07, 2022

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This episode explores the topic of women in the workforce through the lens of leadership. Discover the impact that the pandemic has had on women and some of the current trends of women in leadership. You'll also hear about how women can create opportunities to practice leadership and how small everyday actions can create positive collective change.

E42: How Roadtrip Nation is Helping Youth Explore Career Possibilities Jan 03, 2022

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In this episode, you'll learn about Roadtrip Nation and how they are using new virtual road trip models to reach youth where they are and. Discover how and why Roadtrip Nation has partnered with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to drive local digital storytelling around workforce pathways. You'll also hear about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Roadtrip Nation, and how they have innovated to meet the challenges created by the pandemic.

E41: Shopping Local this Holiday Season & Beyond! Nov 23, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear about the benefits of shopping locally, during the holiday season and throughout the year. Discover the impact that local shopping has on area businesses and the community.

E40: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace and Communities Aug 23, 2021

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Chytania Brown, President & CEO at Employ Milwaukee, joins the program to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion both in the workplace and in communities and reveals the efforts that her organization has made to increase diversity, equity and inclusion. Discover why diversity efforts must go beyond hiring diverse candidates, and how to retain diverse talent.

E39: Humor's Place in Leadership Aug 16, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear about the role of humor in the workplace, and why humor is an essential leadership trait. Ted Schick from Schick Corporate Learning joins the program to discuss 4 elements of leadership, the importance of humility for leaders and how leaders can use humor to be more effective and connect with their employees.

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