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Workforce Waves episodes
- E08: Home Sweet Home
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.
36 min - E07: Get Your Head Out of the Sand
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.
17 min - E06: How To Become a Better Leader
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.
25 min - E05: The Missing Link
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.
31 min - E04: Customer Service- Beyond Retail
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.
21 min - E03: Exploring Nebraska's Off The Clock Internship Immersion Program
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.
29 min - E02: So Many Things! How Employers Can Be Everything All At Once for a Multigenerational Workforce
In this episode, you'll discover how to create a workplace culture where employees feel valued and how to attract and retain multigenerational talent.
21 min - E01: Fatal Attraction: Is Your Community a Place Where Workers and Businesses Want to Be?
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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About Workforce Waves
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Join the staff of the NWWIB as they dive into current employment trends and the ever-evolving challenges facing workers and employers in rural areas. Workforce Waves will explore smart, strategic,…
and unique solutions to meet the workforce needs in Wisconsin and the Midwest. New episodes will release each month to inform, inspire, and assist you in making a splash in your own community.