Workforce

Ask chief executives at successful companies about their operational secret weapons, and chances are nearly all of them will mention the importance of quality people in exceeding customer expectations and moving the firm’s goals forward. Yet of all the challenges …

In today’s competitive business environment, the importance of investing in educational opportunities and nurturing the next generation of women leaders cannot be overstated. In fact, research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research found that women who participate in internships …

Arkansas’ economy is growing — and quickly. Over the past few years, the state has seen a steady stream of large-scale development projects, including advanced steel mills, manufacturing facilities, production plants and more. The state has also welcomed announcements from …

Pictured above: Be Pro Be Proud’s Draft Day helps connect students with potential employers. (Photos provided) There are many unsung heroes that keep our economy rolling and make our way of life possible in the first place. Many are the …

As far as watershed moments go, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have triggered the biggest shakeup in work culture since Henry Ford decided to give the five-day, 40-hour workweek a try. What started as a public health measure has since …

There have been any number of terms used to describe the current labor crunch in Arkansas, and with current statistics being what they are, economists can now apply another descriptor: historic. No matter how you slice it, Arkansas is in …

Officials including former state attorney general and current Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge (far left) and former AEDC director Mike Preston (third from left) broke ground on a Tractor Supply Co. distribution center in Maumelle. (KUAR) The table is being set …

WACO Title has announced that it will host a grand opening for its new Hot Springs location at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14. All community members are invited. The new space occupies about 1,200 SF in an Arvest Bank …

The Women‘s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced that it has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 2022 grant funding for organizations with initiatives supporting women and girls in Arkansas. Now through Sept. 30, 2022, the WFA will be accepting applications for multiple grants …

Walmart has signed a definitive agreement with Canoo, a high-tech advanced mobility company, to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units. The vehicles will be used …