Workforce Waves

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E08: Home Sweet Home Dec 24, 2018

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What is the connection between housing and workforce development? In this episode, you'll discover how an investment in housing can help with economic and workforce development. You'll hear a story of a housing initiative in Newton, Iowa and the takeaways and lessons learned from that initiative.

E07: Get Your Head Out of the Sand Dec 06, 2018

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This episode features an interview with Thomas Michaels, data analyst from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Discover workforce trends in the region, current analytics about the state of the workforce, and some tips for coping with changes in the labor market.

E06: How To Become a Better Leader Nov 02, 2018

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Amy Hubbell, founder and executive coach at Boreal Leadership, LLC, joins the program to discuss what leadership means both for companies and for the region. Amy shares her definition of leadership and reveals 5 things you can do right now to become a better leader.

E05: The Missing Link Oct 08, 2018

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Today's guest is Kevin Pagorek, Plant Manager at the Minong facility for Jack Link's Protein Snacks. Join us as we tackle out of the box ideas for recruiting, and gain insights about how Jack Link's is tackling their workforce needs.

E04: Customer Service- Beyond Retail Aug 10, 2018

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When we think about customer service, we tend to think of the retail and hospitality industries, but customer service is important for all businesses! In this episode we are joined by trainer, speaker and customer service expert Maribeth Monroe as she discusses how customer service directly impacts your bottom line and how to deliver a great customer experience.

E03: Exploring Nebraska's Off The Clock Internship Immersion Program Jul 12, 2018

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In this episode you'll discover the innovative work being done in Lincoln Nebraska to attract and retain talent through their internship program. Rachel Placzek, Director of Talent Strategy at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is the featured guest.

E02: So Many Things! How Employers Can Be Everything All At Once for a Multigenerational Workforce Jun 06, 2018

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In this episode, you'll discover how to create a workplace culture where employees feel valued and how to attract and retain multigenerational talent.

E01: Fatal Attraction: Is Your Community a Place Where Workers and Businesses Want to Be? May 17, 2018

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In this first episode of Workforce Waves, you'll discover the importance of placemaking and its role in talent attraction. Our guest is Dave Armstrong, Barron County Economic Development Director.

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