Tallahassee’s Case for Skills-Based Hiring: What Chambers Everywhere Can Learn
Learn about this Florida chamber's approach to skills-based hiring programming.
Pros and Cons of Remote Work Options for Chambers and Economic Development Organizations
Is remote working and flexible hours becoming the new norm? A review of the pros and cons for various industries, including chambers of commerce and economic development organizations.
Clearing Barriers to Opportunity
Since Pennsylvania passed its Clean Slate law in 2018, 40 million criminal records have been sealed, eliminating a key barrier to employment and opportunity for over one million residents. The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry was an important partner in getting the law passed.
ACCE Benefits Trust: Solutions for the Unexpected
After nearly two years of uncertainty, coupled with what some are calling “The Great Reshuffle,” most chambers are competing for talent just like their member businesses. Things like office flexibility, work/life balance and benefits can often help turn the tide for an in-demand job seeker. A robust benefits plan can be used for both recruitment and retention, providing a solution for unexpected events in an employee’s life.
Chamber Embraces Mental Health as a Business Issue
At the start of the pandemic, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce launched a hotline for business owners to answer questions and provide support. But the focus of that hotline quickly shifted. While people called for business guidance, assistance with the Paycheck Protection Program and other resources, some calls were a cry for help.
Work Hard, Play Hard
Under the VVP's Results Oriented Work Environment (ROWE), employees are evaluated solely on the results of their work—and given maximum autonomy to figure out how best to get the job done.
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