Regal Beloit silent on timetable to shutter Valparaiso operations
Wisconsin-based manufacturing giant Regal Beloit says it will discontinue operations in Valparaiso.
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Goodwill LEADS lands training grant from Lake County’s Legacy Foundation
Goodwill LEADS Inc. received a $25,000 grant from Lake County’s Legacy Foundation for The Excel Centers.
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Indiana University Northwest earns state’s top ranking for best-value nursing programs
Nursing Explorer, a searchable national database of nursing programs, recently ranked Indiana University Northwest as the top best-value nursing school in the state.
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What’s best for employees
Experts say a little creativity can go a long way in search for comprehensive but affordable benefits Offering employees traditional benefits — health care, insurance, savings plans, paid time off — has always been a challenge for employers because of the high expense that comes with them. According to the Society for Human Resource Management,
A talent for in-demand jobs
Health care, construction industries among Region groups developing talent pipelines When it comes to creating a pipeline of future employees, Hoosiers are getting down to business. And with the Region’s growth dependent on a highly qualified workforce, numerous efforts are underway to fill the ranks in Northwest Indiana. “Access to talent is a primary factor
Another way to work
More workers, employers embrace flexible work arrangements and reap benefits of working remotely Today’s economy is more than finding business opportunities and a qualified workforce locally. The expectation now is to replicate that model for success in a global marketplace. Thanks to advancements in technology and a changing mindset among workers and companies, it’s no
Indiana’s jobless rate falls in June
A slight drop in number of people in the state’s workforce likely is the reason behind Indiana’s unemployment rate falling in June when compared to May.
Indiana’s jobless rate holds at 3.6 percent
Indiana’s maintains 3.6 percent jobless rate for third straight month.
The Human Side of Business
Employers find taking care of workers benefits bottom line A decade ago, when the Great Recession torpedoed the economy and stock markets, Michael Schrage organized a meeting for Centier Bank’s hundreds of employees. Schrage told his leery workers that there would be dark days ahead. He told them it was unclear how bad things could
Need Training?
Region builds up resources to keep workers’ skills sharp Technology has changed the way we do business, but the need for qualified talent has remained constant. Local experts in the field of workforce development and employers who are reaping the benefits of better-trained labor say the present and future of the regional labor landscape will