Arkansas-based recruitment firm Arkansas Talent Group (ATG) is expanding its footprint in the state’s hiring landscape with the official launch of its new Temp & Consulting Division on Feb. 23. The move marks a significant evolution for the firm, which …
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Unemployment claims are on the rise in Arkansas and across the nation. A recent WalletHub survey found that unemployment claims rose 3.5 percent nationwide week over week at the end of August. In Arkansas, that number was 4.1 percent. Despite …
It’s our differences that make us unique, and this uniqueness makes us stronger. This month, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity in their workplace. This diversity takes many forms, from skin color to sexual …
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Northwest Arkansas Council Dusts Off Job Initiatives
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Northwest Arkansas Council, founded by major business leaders like Sam Walton and J.B. Hunt to help manage and support the development of the region, has continued in that purpose by relaunching multiple initiatives to help fill thousands of open …
HyFlex: The Future of Work, Therefore the Future of Education Flexible and remote schedules that afford employees the opportunity to work from home all or part of the week aren’t going anywhere, even as the pandemic ebbs. To create …
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BOND.AI Launches Network for Financial Institutions and Employers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBOND.AI, a human-centered artificial intelligence firm, announced the creation of ‘The BOND Network’ on June 16. The network is a first of its kind of financial institutions and employers for interconnected finance. The BOND Network will give partners such as …
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What the New Federal COVID Vaccination Standard Means for Covered Employers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Sept. 9, President Joe Biden’s administration outlined its biggest push yet to vaccinate the country’s workforce. Biden announced forthcoming rules that will require many workers to be vaccinated or, in some cases, undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. In the case …
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Forbes Names Rogers School District Best Employer in State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Rogers school district is the best employer in the state of Arkansas, according to an article published by Forbes magazine on Tuesday. “Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile [its] third annual list of “America’s Best Employers …
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Improving the Lives of Employees with Diabetes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThis content is presented in sponsorship with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Employer-sponsored health plans want to stem the costly tide of diabetes. Your health insurer should, too Employees are a natural extension of their employer. When an employee faces a …
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Department of Workforce Services Hosting Apprenticeship Forum
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleNorthwest Arkansas employers will have the opportunity this month to learn how apprenticeship can help their business grow and develop talent. The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS) will host a forum on apprenticeship for local employers at The Jones …
