Michigan misses a talent opportunity by not prioritizing adult education
For more than a decade, Michigan has struggled with a lack of skilled talent. So, the state correctly invested in programs, like Michigan Reconnect, designed to increase the percentage of the workforce with a postsecondary credential.
Change is constant, success is not: HR Council discusses strategies
Transformation has become a constant for employers of all types and all sizes. Successful transformation, however, is not nearly so universal.
Applied correctly, tech will make human talent better – not obsolete
Before investing in new technology to solve all your HR problems, first make sure you have an HR problem to solve. That may sound like common sense, but Michelle Fontana, has seen too many examples of HR leaders “getting distracted by handfuls of glitter” – including being sold systems to perform functions that are already […]
We can fix the safety net so everyone benefits
Proposed federal legislation to reform food-stamp work requirements has revived a decades-long debate about the nature of benefits programs and their role in keeping people on the sidelines of the workforce. Whether or not this proposal advances, it is a discussion the nation needs to have.
Let’s get HR leaders and CEOs on the same page – and at the same table
As the human resources field grows in stature – including as an appealing career – more CEOs see top HR leaders as strategic partners in the C-suite.
Hiring and Staffing Pros Share Insights to Prevent Labor Exploitation
A recent New York Times report described instances across the country – including in Grand Rapids – of unaccompanied teenage migrants working long hours and overnight shifts at dangerous jobs in violation of child labor laws.
Why Employer Brand Matters – And How We’re Leveraging More HR Expertise
A positive employer brand can make a world of difference in recruiting and retaining top talent. More applicants. Faster hires. Reduced turnover. Everything employers need in a tight hiring market. We explored these advantages, and strategies to achieve them, this week at our latest Talent Solutions Series event. We covered a lot of ground with […]
Employers Budget for Raises in 2023 – But Money Isn’t Everything
Like their counterparts across the country, most West Michigan employers plan to raise wages to attract workers in 2023. At the same time, however, employers are increasingly emphasizing a wide range of strategies with a straightforward goal – retaining and engaging the workers they have now. These are among the findings from a pair of […]
MLK’s Dream: Data Shows We Still Have Work To Do
Nearly 60 years have passed since Martin Luther King Jr. declared “I Have a Dream” from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on April 28, 1963. As we commemorate King’s birthday today, it’s a good time to assess our progress toward his dream of equitable access to “the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.” […]
Tap into a Panel of Expertise on Talent Pipeline Strategies
At a time when 80% of employers have trouble recruiting high-potential talent, talent pipelines are essential to hire for hard-to-fill positions. The best-performing employers have pipelines in place for openings they expect years down the road. For the next installment of our lunchtime Talent Solutions Series, we have assembled a wide range of expertise to […]