Table of Experts: Immigration as a workforce solution

Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic shook employees’ sense of stability in ways most people could not anticipate, highlighting fractures that employees were already facing in their lives. That realization has made it even more important for emp.....»»

In November 2023, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders on the current state of immigration and what business leaders need to know about the potential benefits and opportunities for our region. The discussion w.....»»

PANEL DISCUSSION Managing a remote workforce At a Feb. 4 virtual forum hosted by the San Francisco Business Times, panelists Colleen McCreary, chief people officer at Credit Karma, and Christian Nascimento, vice president of product management an.....»»

From AI to virtual collaboration to the gig economy, technology continues to revolutionize the nature of work. Although it is a main driver, technological advancement is one of many forces that will shape how and where people work in the coming years. .....»»

The Albany Business Review hosted three experts to discuss the challenges the health care industry faces in developing an effective and abundant workforce. As health care is rapidly changing through an aging population, increased dependence on tech.....»»

Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions, which represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of a national survey by Autodesk and Associated General Contract.....»»

Employers and employees are looking to stay mentally and physically healthy in the office.n.....»»

Whether hiking wages, offering more robust training or providing an appealing work environment, organizations are putting more thought into building an effective workforce. With the talent issue top of mind, three area leaders met recently to discuss ch.....»»

Welcome to our panel discussion on the future of the Sacramento Region. Today, we’re joined by experts from the County of Sacramento, Stantec, Valley Vision, and the Greater Sacramento Economic Council. We’ll explore economic growth, sustainabilit.....»»

Portland Business Journal Publisher and Market President Candace Beeke recently gleaned insights from a panel of company leaders about advancing workplace health and wellness and overcoming burnout. Read what Elizabeth Cole, SVP and chief human .....»»

Commercial banking expert: Neil Dickson, CUBLP Neil Dickson currently serves as Meritrust Federal Credit Union’s director of business banking and has been in the banking industry for over 15 years. In his role, Dickson is responsible for lead.....»»

Small businesses account for most U.S. firms and nearly half the nation’s jobs; a recent survey by Pew Research Center found that Americans overwhelmingly (86 percent) view small businesses in a positive light. Still, today’s business envir.....»»

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal recently hosted a panel discussion on sustainability. The panelists included Chrissie Walsh, Sustainability Manager at Uponor North America, and John Abraham, Ph.D., Professor and Program Director of M.S......»»

Community banks are a vital part of the American economy. From helping small businesses get off the ground to helping first-time homebuyers get into their dream homes, community banks are there. During the recent pandemic, community banks played a key .....»»

April is National Financial Literacy Month — a time to reflect on our own financial fitness and the impact it can have on our future. Diane Morais is the president of Consumer and Commercial Banking at Ally Bank. She believes that educa.....»»

In the not-too-distant past, high school career days were filled with boys and girls congregating in deeply segregated groups. As the girls lined up to explore professional opportunities in nursing, teaching and communications, the boys cluster.....»»

As South Florida continues to attract residents and businesses alike and with rising concerns over climate change, sea-level rise, and environmental degradation, the necessity for sustainable construction practices has never been more pressing. South Flor.....»»

Through the stress of sleepless nights, business leaders have learned a few lessons that, if applied, will make their businesses more resilient when the next unknown arrives. An organization’s ability to adapt quickly to disruptions determines how w.....»»

In August 2021, Kentucky had the highest quit rate in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Today, the national turnover rate is almost 10% of the workforce.* It is difficult to find reliable employees in 2024: The l.....»»

The Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with the Bank of Texas, recently hosted local entrepreneurs and executives for a roundtable discussion on middle market business in the region. The expert panel considered the impact of digital transformat.....»»