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New website provides child-care resources for employers
Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Tuesday the launch of the Employer Child Care Navigator to provide free expertise and recommendations […]
CSI report: Child-care shortage stifles workforce growth
A report by the Common Sense Institute released Monday concludes that Colorado faces a severe child-care shortage, with 88,500 fewer licensed slots than needed for children under the age of […]
CSU reports enrollment increases at all three campuses
All three Colorado State University campuses saw enrollment increases this year, with a notable jump in enrollment by students from rural areas, the school reported Thursday. CSU in Fort Collins […]
Amazon is requiring workers to be in the office five days a week
Amazon is reverting to its pre-pandemic policy and will require corporate employees to be in the office five days a week starting next year, CEO Andy Jassy said Monday. Jassy […]
Inclusive apprenticeships offer benefits for businesses
Historically, apprentices have solely been associated with trade industries, such as plumbing, construction or electrical. Today, apprenticeships can be developed for any role. For example, culinary apprentices can work in […]
Denver campaign touts careers in hospitality
VISIT DENVER, the City and County of Denver, hospitality business owners, educators, industry associations and community members held a press conference Wednesday to introduce “Boredom is Fired,” an initiative highlighting […]
Colorado’s SecureSavings program isn’t the only option for small business
In July 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado SecureSavings Program (“CSSP”) into law. Intended to provide a retirement program to workers in Colorado without one – a number […]
Can Practical Education Close Colorado’s Skills Gap?
If you’re a Colorado business leader, then you might think we’re stating the obvious: Young Coloradans aren’t always prepared for the jobs that are available today. To close this “skills […]
WeWork Has Emerged From Bankruptcy. What’s Next for the Co-Working Office Space Provider?
NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork has officially emerged from bankruptcy. And all eyes are on whether its new leadership can guide the long-embattled provider of co-working office space to success. […]
3 Strategies for Colorado Business Owners to Retain Talent Cost-Effectively
Colorado’s small business landscape is competitive. According to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, there are over 691,000 businesses in the state. While factors like marketing, quality products and services, and […]
Navigating the ‘Big Stay’: How Businesses Can Attract and Retain Top Talent Amidst Evolving Job Market Dynamics
The Great Resignation, once a hot topic and large concern for employers across the nation, has since evolved into a new era of the ‘Big Stay.’ After the pandemic, employers […]
Can America Really ‘Return to the Office’? And, Even if We Could, Should We?
Someone asked me recently if I exercised regularly — which I do — but it turned out to be a way of proselytizing for running as an exercise. “The only […]
