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Ask the Experts: Employers and Homeless Workers

Tuesday, October 29

Kelly Harris, Director of Safe to Sleep, says the biggest obstacle faced by the working homeless is transportation. She says many times, homeless people need a place to keep their possessions while …

Five Things to Expect from Your IT Partner

Thursday, October 10

Selecting the right IT partner for your company is daunting. Not all IT companies are the same. Learn five qualities to look for in your next IT partner beyond the products. This is sponsored …

Ask the Experts: Conscious Discipline

Tuesday, October 1

How open is the communication in your workplace? Nicole Piper, Director of The One Stop for Early Childhood, says one of the most important things is to make your employees feel they are safe, secure …

Performance Nail Biters and Annoyances: Tools and Processes

Thursday, September 19

If you are experiencing inefficiencies in performance, you might need to look at your tools and processes. Sherry Coker, Executive Director of OTC Center for Workforce Development gives you tips for …

Ask the Experts: Your Employee is a Foster Parent

Tuesday, August 27

“A lot has to be done within 72 hours,” says Keke Rover, Director of Ambassadors for Children. School enrollment, court dates and finding daycare are several issues a foster parent must …

Ask the Experts: How Literacy Impacts Workforce Development

Tuesday, July 30

In a tight employment market “I think the first thing is really being more open to hiring someone who struggles with literacy,” says Kristy Frans with the Council of Churches. “Just because …

Performance Nail Biters and Annoyances: Motivating and Rewarding

Tuesday, July 9

With more job openings than people to fill them, it is time for your company to evaluate how you are motivating and engaging your team to help you retain and attract the best talent. Sherry Coker, Executive Director at the OTC Center for Workforce Development, walks you through tangible and intangible incentives that encourage employee engagement, performance enhancement, and higher job satisfaction.

Ask The Experts: Identifying Core Values

Tuesday, June 25

How do you develop your company's core values? Mark Struckhoff and Michele Delcoure, both with Council of Churches discuss how they did it and the importance of why you should. Ask the Experts is a monthly series in cooperation with Springfield Business Journal. This is sponsored content.

Future Workforce Depends on Mentorship, Hands-on Experience

Thursday, May 16

Mark Walker, a local CEO and a member of the Drury University Board of Trustees, says employers are increasingly seeking college graduates who have some kind of meaningful real-world, hands-on …

Avoiding a Nightmare Construction Project

Tuesday, May 7

Justin Branham, President of Branco Enterprises, says the moment you decide to build a building, you need to have a preconstruction meeting with your contractor, designer and other stakeholders. …