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The 2022 State of the Cincinnati Region

As we began 2022, it became very clear to us at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Center for Research and Data that it is becoming ever more
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Now is the Time for Inclusive Action

The business and economic conditions of our current day are unlike anything the United States has seen in recent memory. With rapidly shifting hiring and employment figures,
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Hamilton County Cares

Hamilton County Commissioners awarded three separate contracts last week to help Hamilton County renters stay in their homes and keep the lights on during the COVID-19-pandemic. The
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The women leaders of WE Lead Class 17

WE Lead: A Winning History of Leadership Development for Women

WE Lead is a leadership development program for women that focuses on the whole person and achieving both personal and professional goals.
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Leadership Center: a Hub of Leadership Activity

Serving as a hub of leadership activity, the Leadership Center offers a continuum of opportunities to meet people where they are in their career and to provide
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Leadership Self-Esteem and The Impact in the Workplace

In today’s competitive work environment, it’s more important than ever for leaders and employees to feel confident and capable. Unfortunately, feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem can
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Quality Child Care is More than a Family Issue – it’s a Business Issue

The annual “Take Your Child to Work Day” event comes every April, creating an opportunity to show your son or daughter just how much fun you have
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Alternative Career Pathways for Today’s Youth

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed every aspect of life. Specifically in the world of work, how, where, when, and even who we work for looks quite
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Recovering Citizens: Resourceful, Resilient, and Ready to Work

The following blog is from Hamilton County Public Health on their Recovery Friendly Hamilton County initiative, which champions recovering citizens and helps establish workplaces as recovery friendly
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Summer Youth Employment Programs – Not Just a Summer Job

With summer only a few months away, the question, “What will I do?” may be on the minds of many youth, especially as states begin to ‘re-open’
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How to Identify and Counteract Toxic Culture in an Organization

My research and overall work focuses on positively influencing thriving workplaces. One unavoidable aspect of this work is toxic culture. My vocation has centered on counteracting organizational
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Work-based Learning 101

Work-based learning (WBL) is not a new concept. Undoubtedly, it has changed over the years and will continue to, especially as younger generations like Generation Z enter
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Workplace Culture and Cultivating Your Collective

It is important that organizations take alternative, people-centered approaches to truly engage and retain talent as they work towards creating an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. Let’s
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SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST VACCINE MANDATE: ARE BUSINESSES STILL SCRAMBLING?

As an update to our article posted in December 2021, on January 12, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against OSHA’s emergency temporary standard comprised of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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January is Mental Wellness Month

January is Mental Wellness month and our region is rich with resources to help you and your employees to support stronger mental health and wellness. The pandemic has caused dramatic changes and
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The women leaders of WE Lead Class 17

WE Lead: A Winning History of Leadership Development for Women

WE Lead is a leadership development program for women that focuses on the whole person and achieving both personal and professional goals.
Read More
Leadership Center logo with colorful graphic elements around it

Leadership Center: a Hub of Leadership Activity

Serving as a hub of leadership activity, the Leadership Center offers a continuum of opportunities to meet people where they are in their career and to provide
Read More
A group of leaders having a discussion

Leadership Self-Esteem and The Impact in the Workplace

In today’s competitive work environment, it’s more important than ever for leaders and employees to feel confident and capable. Unfortunately, feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem can
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How to Recruit and Retain Veterans and Military Spouses to Fill Workforce Gaps

Veterans and spouses of military members can bring many desirable characteristics to the workforce. Many veterans come equipped with exceptional work ethic, team building and communications skills,
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Start Building Your Talent Pipeline Early

As “The Great Resignation” continues to impact nearly every organization, HR managers, recruiters, and managers continue to ask how they can effectively build their talent pipeline.
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The Benefits of Fair Chance Hiring

When addressing the impact of criminal convictions and prison on our society, we look to the numbers. Roughly 1 in 5 of the world’s incarcerated population are
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Hiring Youth? Here’s What Employers Need to Know

There are approximately 42 million people between 15 and 24 years-old in America, which accounts for 12% of the entire population. The Cincinnati Metro Area has approximately 2.2
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The Workforce Innovation Center Announces Alliance with Council for Inclusive Capitalism

The Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced today that it has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism as an Ally.
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Cincinnati Region Highlighted by the Brookings Institution

Earlier this month, the Cincinnati region was highlighted by the Brookings Institution as a region that is prioritizing inclusive economic growth.
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Cohear Report on Work with the Center

Over the past two years, the Workforce Innovation Center has been pleased to partner with Cohear, a community engagement and strategy company, to bring us insights from working
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The 2022 State of the Cincinnati Region Engaging Employees Directly: Partnership with Cohear

Cohear is a community engagement and strategy company that connects leaders to the everyday experts – the people who live the issues – in the communities they
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