Articles tagged as: workforce
October 26, 2022
Some companies still plan large hiring efforts despite tight labor market, economic warning signs
Some companies are still expanding operations and hiring in Indiana despite the current tight labor market and warning signs of an economic downturn. E-commerce packing and shipping company Radial is one example.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2022
DPW turns to new incentive program in hopes of hiring drivers
The program to actively recruit, retain and invest in employees offers $2,000 to newly hired union employees and a referral bonus for current employees.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2022
No lifeguards, no swimming at Indiana Dunes State Park beach
For the second time in three years, a lifeguard shortage has prompted Indiana Dunes State Park to ban swimming beginning Saturday and until further notice.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Layoffs double in June as Indiana's high worker quit rate shows signs of slowing
The past few months has given workers more power in the labor market. In June, Indiana had about four active job seekers for every 10 job openings, according to new federal estimates released Thursday.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2022
Advanced education, career development opportunities seen as key to growing state's workforce
Since the pandemic, many Americans are seeking new job opportunities.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2022
New program seeks to help local businesses taking action to address workforce inequity
Business Equity for Indy (BEI) has launched a first-of-its-kind Workforce Pilot program to support local businesses with hiring a diverse workforce.
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
Holcomb won't dismiss criticism of Indiana despite new economic investments
Gov. Eric Holcomb isn't dismissing critiques of Indiana's competitiveness despite recent economic investments in the state.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2022
Indiana workforce officials say economy is seeing a great "reassessment" not "resignation"
As record numbers of people have quit their jobs — some for better ones — some pundits have taken to calling it the great resignation. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says thats not exactly accurate its more of a great reassessment.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2021
Indiana survey shows many Hoosiers are thinking about getting new jobs
One in four Hoosiers are keeping their eyes open for new jobs, even though they feel confident about their current job security. And more than half of workers who weren’t satisfied with their pay plan on finding new jobs in the next year.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2021
Annual Indiana Chamber survey: Employers struggle to find enough qualified workers
Hoosier businesses are back to dealing with the issues that were top of mind prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Indiana Chamber of Commerce survey shows more than half say they are unable to find enough qualified workers.
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