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November 27, 2023

Cincinnati Regional Chamber, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, and Partners Aim to Advance a More Inclusive Economy for Women of Color in Hamilton County

JPMorgan Chase has awarded the Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber with $500,000 to launch the Women of Color in Tech initiative to advance a

September 26, 2023

How to Leverage Data to Drive Effective Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies

When organizations invest in an intentional data strategy focused on relevant employee data collection and analysis cadence they are positioned to make strategic pivots that fuel hiring,

May 17, 2023

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.

May 15, 2023

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

April 24, 2023

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

February 24, 2023

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

December 20, 2022

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

October 31, 2022

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

October 10, 2022

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,

September 30, 2022

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.

August 26, 2022

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

June 13, 2022

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’

August 31, 2023

Elevate Your Talent Strategy

Talent Strategy & Action Plan | Recovery Friendly Hamilton County & Conscious Capitalism Events | Sunrise Treatment Center | Leadership Development Programs

June 28, 2023

Policies in Practice – Part of the Contract between Employees and Employers

Policy & Practice Review | Recovery Friendly Hamilton County | Talbert House | Leadership Development Programs

May 31, 2023

Your Most Valuable Asset

Employee Survey | Cincinnati Chamber CEO Transition | North American Properties | CINC

April 28, 2023

Finding the Talent You Need & Helping that Talent Find You

Finding Talent | Shonda Sullivan, Advanced HR Solutions | Leadership Self-Esteem & the Impact in the Workplace | Leadership Center Applications

March 30, 2023

New Website, Same Proven Solutions that can Transform Your Business

New Website Launch | Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Tarek Kamil, CEO, CERKL | Workforce and Talent Ecosystem Map | Leadership Center Applications

February 13, 2023

Never-ending Questions

Workforce & Talent Trends | Hamilton County Public Health is Hiring | 4C for Children on Quality Child Care | Making Black History

January 10, 2023

Diversity Trends in the Cincinnati Region

Diversity Trends in the Cincinnati Region | Sunrise Treatment Center | Leadership Center | Meet Erin Bledsoe

December 20, 2022

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

December 11, 2022

Celebrating a Year of Progress

2022 Recap | United Way of Greater Cincinnati | State of the Region

November 12, 2022

Tapping into New Sources of Talent

Second-Chance Hiring | HR Strategy | Diversity Leadership Symposium

November 23, 2021

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,

November 3, 2020

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

October 31, 2022

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

August 26, 2022

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

June 13, 2022

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’

May 31, 2022

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

March 30, 2022

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

March 18, 2022

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

January 24, 2022

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

January 24, 2022

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

December 27, 2021

A Calling to Educate and Influence: Audrey Treasure is Making a Difference

Workforce Innovation Center Executive Director, Audrey Treasure, demonstrates just how serious businesses are taking diversity and inclusion. The stated purpose of the Workforce Innovation Center is, “partnering

December 23, 2021

Considerations for updating Covid precautions in your workplace

In November, we distributed a brief survey to learn how employers are preparing for the new emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) released by OSHA related to COVID-19 vaccination

February 8, 2021

Free Tax Prep Services

Free Tax Prep, an initiative of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, provides free income tax preparation and filing services. Funded by the IRS and powered by volunteers.

February 2, 2021

A Framework for Inclusive Capitalism

For decades, business practices and economic policies adopted by both parties have favored capital over labor, but the crises of the past year have created new urgency

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Ready to Solve Your Workforce Challenges?

Stop trying the same approaches and hoping for different results. Partner with our trusted, skilled advisors to create real change. A change that benefits both your employees and your bottom line.